Next gen Mercedes E Class to adopt new design language - Report

10/12/2014 - 14:50 Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes-Benz Paranjay Dutt

To be based on the new MRA platform.

Mercedes Benz has started testing the next generation E Class, which is expected to be launched sometime in 2016. The car will feature the latest Mercedes-Benz design as seen on recent models like the GLA, the new C Class, and the S Class, says a report.

2015 Mercedes C Class Estate front at 2014 Thailand International Motor Expo — The next generation E Class is expected to follow the new-age design language as seen on the new C. Picture used for representational purposes only.

This, the replacement to the current W212 facelift E Class, will be based on the MRA (Mercedes Rear-wheel Architecture) platform which the new C-Class is based on. As for the interior, it's expected to follow the dash layouts of the new S Class, which again would be a considerable upgrade over the current generation car.

In the engine department, the car is expected to share powertrains with the smaller C Class but expect technology from the S-Class to be present as well, says the report. The regular petrol and diesel models aside, there will be a plug-in hybrid version in the range. And not to mention, an "E 63 AMG" version, which is likely to get its power from the new 4-litre twin-turbo V8 AMG engine that currently does duty in the Mercedes AMG-GT and the C 63 AMG, but in a higher state of tune.