奔驰将在本月开幕的北美车展正式发布2016款E级车，但该车官图已经提前曝光。从图片看，新款E级并没有带来太多惊喜，基本上就是小一号的S级（也可以说是大一号的C级车）。车头是标志性的硕大奔驰家族格栅，周围是向后延伸的前大灯，前保险杠集成了两个进气口，底部是时尚的扰流唇。车尾吸引人的是两侧造型顺滑的LED尾灯组以及中级的镀铬横杠以及底部的双排气尾管。2016款E级车身长度为193.8英寸（约合4.92米），风阻系数低至0.23。新车在上市之初将提供新开发的2.0升柴油引擎，功率195马力，这款220d百公里油耗3.9升。不过目前不清楚搭载2.0升涡轮汽油引擎的E200性能指标。更高端的E350e插电混动版将搭载一台2.0升涡轮引擎和一台电机，综合功率279马力。另外新增两台柴油引擎，功率分别为150马力和258马力，而汽油引擎功率从183马力到333马力。
2016 Mercedes E Class fully revealed in leaked images
While we are waiting for the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and the debut of the next generation Mercedes-Benz E Class, we already have a massive leak of official photos to share.
Following months of spy photos, speculative renderings, and teasers, we finally have the first complete look at the exterior design of the 2016 E Class thanks to official images, leaked by the German Auto-Presse team. It’s hard to say there are any surprises, as basically the model looks like a smaller S Class (or a bigger C Class).
The front end is dominated by a massive radiator grille, surrounded by a set of sweptback headlights. Two large air intakes are integrated in the front bumper, which also has a stylish lip-spoiler at the bottom.
At the back keen-eyed observers will notice a chrome bar between the sleek LED taillights, and dual exhaust system.
Our German colleagues are also reporting the executive sedan is 193.8-inches long and has a noticeably low drag-coefficient of 0.23. At launch the 2016 E Class will be offered with a newly developed 2.0-liter diesel unit, pushing out 195 horsepower. This engine will be installed in the 220d version, which will return 60.3 miles per gallon (3.9 liters per 100 km) on average. Also available will be a 2.0-liter turbo petrol motor for the E200 model with yet undisclosed technical details.
Later on these will be joined by the E350e plug-in hybrid that will combine a 2.0 turbo with an electric motor for a total output of 279 hp. Two new diesel engines with 150 hp and 258 hp will also be introduced, while petrol range will also consists of engines with power ranging from 183 hp to 333 hp.