Mercedes today has officially taken the wraps off the 2010 E-Class Estate, a highly functional variant of the E-Class that will launch this November. As you’d expect, the model’s styling closely resembles that of the sedan version save for the vastly more grocery friendly rear end, with designers choosing to emphasize horizontal lines (note the band formed by the tail lights and chromed tailgate, for example), all of which serves to emphasize the supreme functionality of the estate.
In total, the 2010 Mercedes E-Class Estate boasts a load capacity of 1950 liters (length, width, and height of 4895, 1854, and 1471 millimeters, respectively), setting the bar in terms of load capacity for its class. Adding to its functionality, an EASY-PACK tailgate and folding load compartment floor are present, the first of which automatically opens and closes the tailgate and the second of which allows numerous configurations for optimum cargo transport. An optional folding bench seat adds additional seating as well, further increasing the E-Class Estate’s capabilities for people transport.
Under the hood, you’ll have your choice of five engine variants at launch, including three diesel and two petrol models (the E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the E350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and the E500). Power ranges from 170 horsepower in the E220 CDI to 388 horsepower in the E500, with fuel consumption and emissions improved across the board. Starting next year, two additional diesel models and three petrol model will be furthermore be available – it’s important to note, however, that the U.S. customers will have far fewer options to choose from.
