The new E 350 e L is based on Mercedes-Benz’s fourth-generation plug-in hybrid technology. It has two complete power drive systems, fuel and electric, with both power and economy. It can also enjoy preferential policies for new energy license plates in some cities. The highly integrated power unit achieves powerful performance of 230 kilowatts and 550 Nm, but the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers can be as low as 1.23 liters.

The 25.4 kW·h power can achieve a pure electric range of 106 kilometers (WLTP operating conditions). In DC charging mode, it can be charged from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes; it also has battery power-maintaining mode, electric mode, and hybrid mode. There are 5 driving modes including mode, sport mode, and personalized mode, and 3 energy recovery modes: D+ no energy recovery, D-enhanced energy recovery, and D standard energy recovery, achieving the perfect coexistence of energy saving, energy replenishment, and performance.

The new E 350 e L not only has a petrol-electric power system, but also has an extended rear seat cushion, a rear “boss button”, a luxurious rear center armrest, continuous surround ambient lighting behind the seats, and ambient lighting. More than 10 China-exclusive rear luxury additions, such as the extended rear center console with wood trim, bring a luxurious experience of “plus one more power and enjoyment like E”.

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Currently, the technology is only approved for sale in California and Nevada, where regulators have approved Mercedes-Benz’s Level 3 autonomous driving system. According to Fortune, as of April 11, there were 65 Drive Pilot-enabled Mercedes cars available for sale in California, and one of them has already been sold, marking the birth of California’s first surveillance-free self-driving car.

Unlike companies like Tesla that still offer Level 2 autonomous driving technology, Level 3 autonomous driving allows drivers to shift their attention to other activities in certain situations without constantly monitoring the vehicle. However, the technology also has limitations, such as being able to only be used on pre-approved routes and not being able to handle highways in other states.

Currently, this technology is only available on certain highway sections in California and Nevada during congestion periods, during the day, and when the speed limit is less than 40 miles per hour (Note: approximately 64.37 kilometers) per hour. When the vehicle is traveling on a non-pre-approved route, such as a highway in another state, the driver still needs to be alert and ready to take over the vehicle.

Still, Mercedes-Benz’s Level 3 self-driving system represents a major step forward for autonomous driving in the United States. Although companies such as Google’s Waymo and General Motors’ Cruise have more advanced Level 4 self-driving technology, they are currently only used to operate taxi services and do not sell vehicles to consumers.

The Drive Pilot system is available on the 2024 EQS sedan and S-Class sedan, and consumers can gain access to it through a $2,500 annual subscription fee. It is worth mentioning that Mercedes-Benz will start selling Level 3 autonomous vehicles in Germany as early as May 2022, with a three-year membership in the European market costing between 5,000 and 7,000 euros.

To make it easier for other road users to identify Mercedes vehicles in automated driving mode, their rearview mirrors, headlights and taillights will illuminate in special turquoise colour. Additionally, the Drive Pilot system is only available on models equipped with certain hardware, such as front-facing sensors and rear windshield cameras.

Mercedes-Benz is working on developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology and plans to bring it to the consumer market around 2030. Level 4 technology will enable an experience closer to fully autonomous driving, with the driver only having to take over the vehicle if the system fails. This means the technology must be able to safely cope with almost any unpredictable situation on the road.

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Referring to the model of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Axis Sports Edition released in Hong Kong, China, the styling is still divided into two types: the standard luxury version (Exclusive) and the sports version (AMG Line). The details have a new energy design. The elements are quite similar to the EQ series. At the same time, the high-performance LED headlights pay tribute to the double round “peanut lights” of the previous generation. They adopt a wavy design and provide DIGITAL LIGHT as an option.

Viewed from the side, two independent waist lines outline the sporty feel of the E-Class, and the balanced body proportions are extremely eye-catching. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4949/1880/1468mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2961mm. The new car is also equipped with a hidden door handle design, which reduces the wind resistance coefficient to 0.23Cd.

The new car adopts a through-type taillight design to cater to the current aesthetic. At the same time, its internal structure adopts a new shape similar to the brand LOGO, and the star pattern is very recognizable when lit. In addition, the surround exhaust decoration under the new car is very thick, and combined with the diffuser design, it shows a strong sense of sportiness.

The interior of the new car adopts a large-size MBUX Superscreen triple screen design and a three-spoke steering wheel similar to the “dragonfly” design. It is equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, which applies a newly developed compatibility layer and is equipped with more third-party vehicle equipment. Applications enable a richer content ecosystem, such as: browsing Douyin, playing games, or using the in-car camera to enter a video conference, etc. At the same time, the new E-Class supports digital car keys, allowing owners to turn on or off the vehicle using only their smartphones.

In addition, the new E-class is the first to introduce the “scene” function. For example, a customer sets the trigger condition of a “scene” function to “below 12 degrees”. When the vehicle detects that the ambient temperature is lower than the trigger value, the seat will be automatically turned on. Turn on the heat and adjust the ambient lighting to a warm color. The new E-Class also provides a “move with the music” function, which works together with the audio system to automatically change the interior lighting system according to the rhythm of the music. With the 21-speaker Burmester sound system, the audio-visual experience has been upgraded again.

The MB.OS operating system is expected to be available in cars. This system can fully open up vehicle functions, including infotainment, intelligent driving assistance, vehicle driving and comfort functions, etc., and can also achieve virtual reality, naked-eye 3D and other effects. In terms of driving assistance, the new car is equipped with attention assist system, active braking assist system, active lane keeping assist system, smart parking with reversing image, etc.

In terms of power, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class standard-axle version will be equipped with a 2.0T+48V mild hybrid system, and the transmission system is matched with a 9G-TRONIC gearbox. The acceleration time from 0-100km/h is 7.5 seconds, and the top speed can reach 240km/h. The official fuel consumption is 6.4-7.3L/100km.

The new car is also equipped with an air suspension (AIRMATIC) system with adaptive continuously adjustable damping system plus (ADS+) and a rear-wheel active steering system. The new E-Class equipped with 4MATIC has a turning radius of 5.5m, and in the rear-wheel drive version, the turning radius is 5.4m. The number of full turns of the steering wheel has also been reduced. In the rear-wheel drive version, it only takes 2.2 full turns of the steering wheel. This change is conducive to maneuvering in the city.

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It is reported that the shortage of spare parts supply that began in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the replacement of some models have affected the supply of some new cars in the first quarter of 2024, especially imported models, resulting in the delivery of some models in the Chinese market being unable to fully meet customer needs. However, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sales still increased by 13% year-on-year. Mercedes-Benz said that the relevant supply situation has gradually improved in the first quarter of this year and will better meet customer needs in the future.

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Beijing Benz’s domestic new car delivery has not been too affected by the shortage of spare parts supply, especially pure electric models. According to official data, the delivery volume of domestically produced Mercedes-Benz pure electric models in the first quarter more than doubled compared with the same period last year. The delivery of domestically produced Mercedes-Benz C-Class increased by nearly 50% year-on-year, and the delivery of domestically produced Mercedes-Benz GLC increased by more than 20% year-on-year. The new domestically produced Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which will be launched in December 2023, has also received positive feedback from the market.

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It is worth mentioning that in the first quarter of this year, Beijing Benz reached the milestone of rolling off the assembly line of 5 million localized models. Beijing Benz will continue to improve the digital “intelligent” level of its production lines and quality management systems to achieve efficient mixed-line production of pure electric, hybrid and fuel models. It is reported that the new model developed based on Mercedes-Benz’s new MMA platform will be put into production in Beijing Benz in 2025.

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Officials said that except for Asia, Mercedes-Benz has achieved solid results in other regions; the main reason for the decline in sales in the Chinese market is that the E-class long wheelbase model is stepping up production, and sales of this model are expected to accelerate in the next few quarters.

The sales statistics of each region in the following table: (European region includes the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway, and North America includes the United States, Canada and Mexico)

Mercedes-Benz officials also recently announced that this year’s Beijing Auto Show flagship will bring 21 “star badge cars” and digital forward-looking technologies, including 1 world premiere model, 7 China premiere/auto show debut models, and 8 models launched in China.

Specifically, the new cars at the Beijing Auto Show include the pure electric G-class off-road vehicle, CLA-class concept car, Maybach EQS pure electric SUV, the new AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE, as well as the MB.OS in-vehicle operating system.

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The appearance and interior of the new car have been previously announced with the fuel version. The front face will use a star grille, Mercedes-Benz’s three-pointed star emblem and a decoration that runs through the entire front grille inlaid in it. The interior adopts the latest family-style design style. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 11.9-inch central control screen are very eye-catching, and will be equipped with the second-generation MBUX human-computer interaction system.

In terms of configuration, the car will come standard with heated front seats, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, electric tailgate, blind spot monitoring and adaptive high beams in overseas regions; mid-range models will add Burmester 3D audio system and enhanced ambient lighting. ; The top model will be equipped with HUD head-up display, soundproof and heat-insulating glass and digital headlights. In addition, the car will provide 11 body colors, 13 interior trim options and 8 wheel rims for consumers to choose from.

In the power part, the GLC 350e 4MATIC model will use a 2.0T engine + motor combination. The system has a comprehensive output power of 317 horsepower, a comprehensive torque of 550 N·m, a power battery capacity of 24.8kWh, and a pure electric range of about 130km.

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Since then, the news was interpreted by the media as “Mercedes-Benz abandoning its (fully) electric vehicle plan” and triggered heated discussions from all walks of life. Mercedes-Benz officially responded to Chedi today that Mercedes-Benz is still firmly promoting transformation-related measures. “Mercedes-Benz’s firm determination for electrification transformation remains unchanged; it is expected that by 2030 By 2020, new energy models will account for up to 50% of Mercedes-Benz’s new car sales; in China, Mercedes-Benz will continue to promote electrification transformation and bring customers a rich selection of luxury products.”

At last month’s shareholders’ meeting, Kallenius, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stated that the company has adjusted its previously set goals and no longer plans to fully expand its presence in major markets by 2030. The reason behind the switch to electric vehicle sales is that the popularity of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles “has not reached expectations.”

The goal of “accounting for up to 50%” was first proposed in July 2021, and the official timetable set at that time was to be achieved in 2025. Subsequently, according to the plan, Mercedes-Benz will only sell pure electric models by 2030.

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CarScoops has now exposed a spy photo of the Mercedes-AMG CLA undergoing snow testing in Sweden. Let’s take a look. It is said that the new car will be released in 2025 and launched overseas in 2026.

As a high-performance version of the CLA four-door coupe, this AMG CLA model will be equipped with luxury configurations such as front and rear dual motors and four-wheel drive. It will have a wider body and more violent AMG kits.

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a closed front grille design with triangular headlights. It is equipped with a high-performance brake kit behind the wheels. There may be a spoiler or a very cool rear wing hidden under the camouflage at the rear.

The CLA coupe uses an 800V high-voltage architecture, has a cruising range of 466 miles (Note: about 749.95 kilometers), and can also be charged with a power of 250 kW, but the design of the AMG model may be more performance-oriented, so the body will also Heavier, shorter battery life.

In addition, the taillight set of the new car is very similar to the CLA concept version. The overall circular light set structure has a three-pointed star pattern as its internal light source.

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In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-Benz EQG concept car continues the design language of the fuel version of the big G, the body appearance is very square and adopts the design of hard lines, even the iconic headlights are completely replicated. The sides and rear of the concept car have also changed very little compared to the fuel version, mainly eliminating the tailpipe.

Inside, the Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept is basically the same design as the current Mercedes-Benz G-Class, featuring a dual-screen design that connects the full LCD instrument cluster to the center multimedia display, and is paired with the latest dual three-spoke flat-bottomed sports steering wheel.

At this year’s CES, Mercedes blocked off a section of the Las Vegas Strip late at night, allowing four prototypes to perform a tank-turning function called “G-Turn”. The feature utilizes the SUV’s four electric motors to rotate the car 360 degrees in place, but Mercedes says the “G-Turn” is for off-road use only, not for public roads.

Mercedes says the G-Turn allows for a 720-degree turn, but drivers can also use it to make 90-degree turns and tackle complex terrain more easily. The feature is activated by pressing a button on the dashboard and then holding the steering wheel’s shift paddles.

For the time being, no official information has been released about the new car’s power and other details, and we will continue to pay attention and bring follow-up reports.

Mercedes-Benz EQG concept car more official pictures:

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At the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz EQG concept car unveiled its mystery and made its debut. Let’s briefly review it. In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-Benz EQG highly restores the exterior design of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Even the headlights of the new car are completely reproduced. The grille seems to have changed, and it is expected that the grille design of the EQ family may be adopted. Although this is already a “big G” without an engine, in order to retain the original hardcore SUV style, the front engine compartment has been retained.

The design of the side and rear of the vehicle is completely the same as that of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. However, from the chassis point of view, it seems that there are obvious differences. The exhaust system has disappeared, and there are two differences at the front and rear of the vehicle. At the same time, EQG will provide a motor for each wheel, which means a total of four motors.

In terms of interior, the design of the new car is basically the same as that of the current Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It adopts a dual-screen design that connects the full LCD instrument panel and the central control multimedia display, and is equipped with the latest dual three-spoke flat-bottomed sports steering wheel. The design of the console is still full of “G flavor”, and the central tunnel area is equipped with a touch panel and some silver decorative panels. Even a pure electric vehicle can still show the texture of off-road + luxury + technology.

It is worth mentioning that the new car has basically eliminated physical buttons in the entire interior, but retains the exciting triple differential lock button. However, we have observed that the function of these three buttons has changed. It is no longer a differential lock switch, but a switch for functions such as EQG Tank Turn, which allows the vehicle to rotate 360 degrees in place.

In the power part, the currently known information is still that it will use four-wheel independent motors and use this feature to achieve four-wheel independent drive; in addition, the new car will also use independent suspension and a new rear axle structure, which will not make it difficult to off-road. People are disappointed. In terms of battery life, Mercedes-Benz officials stated that the new car will be equipped with a newly developed silicon anode battery, which will increase the battery energy density by 20%-40%.

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