With the new version of the E-Class All-Terrain, Mercedes-Benz is chasing the undeniable trend of crossovers, thus filling a specific market segment somewhere between large station wagons and SUVs, which is still on the rise. Face to face, or light to light, it will face the legendary Audi A6 Allroad and the extremely attractive newcomer Volvo V90. He appeals to mountain doctors and anyone who wants to stand out with him.
Mercedes E All-Terrain will be a car to the taste of those businessmen who want to emphasize their dynamic attitude with their appearance and need such a vehicle with such driving characteristics when performing official duties. We can well imagine that he will be a TV doctor Martin Gruber (Der Bergdoktor) of his eternal "young man" Mercedes W123 may have traded for an E All-Terrain model at one time. Some of its exceptional, almost off-road features will make the purchase decision easier for him.
All Terrain brings standard four-wheel drive 4MATIC combined with air suspension Air Body, which enables the car to be hydraulically lifted and as many as three possible chassis adjustment heights. This way you will be able to raise the vehicle by up to 35 mm above his standard height and thus gained for 156 mm the distance between the body and the ground. With this, you will be able to drive the otherwise extremely elegant E even on a rather rugged mountain path. While doing so, you clench your tongue between your teeth and hope that you won't hurt your star.
A heart beats under the hood, i.e. engine E220d 4MATIC that squeezes out of its guts 194 horsepower (143kW), from 0 to 100 km/h station wagon starts in solid 8 seconds, and ends his display of power at 232 km/h. It is enough that he certainly does not lack power.
Mercedes will present its niche newcomer at the Paris Motor Show in October, where he will reveal the full specifications and price.
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