Mercedes- Benz E3. First Drive Review - Car Reviews. First Drive Review The six- cylinder E- class sits smack in the middle of Mercedes' huge lineup and has until recently been ignored like a quiet middle child. Back before Mercedes started dropping V- 8s into the mid- size E- class, the six- cylinder E- class was the shining star of the Benz squad- sportier than the S- class but more accomplished than the C- class and the 1. E before it. In 1. E3. 20 arrived with an inline- six that had 2. The last of the E3. V- 6. It's hard to imagine going more than 1. E3. 20 had to go through two generations with basically the same output. Now, that's neglect. In the intervening years, seemingly average cars have surpassed the output of the once proud E3. But despite lacking class- leading acceleration, an E3. So in hopes of keeping its spot on the top of the heap, Mercedes is swapping the old V- 6 for the more powerful 2. DOHC 3. 5- liter V- 6 introduced in the SLK roadster. Packing 2. 68 horsepower, 4. ![]() V- 8 from the previous- generation E- class, the E3. Mercedes claims the E3. The last E3. 20 we tested in '0. E3. 50 to run to 6. In the E- class the 3. SLK3. 50, nor will it threaten the superiority of the E5. The 3. 5- liter is a development of the 9. For Mercedes-Benz, performance is not just power. Discover more details about our high performance cars, engines and parts here. V- 6 that debuted in 1. Bore and stroke have been increased to bring the displacement to 3. Those valves are actuated by four cams that benefit from variable timing on the exhaust and intake sides. Torque jumps from the 3. Making the most of the healthy power band is Mercedes' seven- speed automatic transmission with the hip- hop friendly name of 7. G- Tronic. Initially only available on eight- cylinder Benzes, the seven- speed will eventually latch onto all Mercedes engines. Compared with the five- speed, the new transmission has closer ratios as well as a lower first gear (benefiting acceleration) and a taller top gear (to boost fuel economy). All- wheel- drive, or 4. MATIC, versions of the E3. Accelerate at less than wide- open throttle, and it's unlikely you'll notice the seven- speed transmission busily moving through its numerous cogs. Introduce the pedal to the floor long enough to force a shift at the 6. Marry the pedal to the floor, and the E3. Euro velocity of 1. U. S.- bound E3. 50s will be governed at 1. The transplant from the SLK3. E- class has entirely changed the character of the 3. V- 6. In the SLK, engine intake and exhaust noise is always present, although never intrusive; in the E3. We understand the subdued nature of the E3. SLK sounds, so we were disappointed that the new engine wasn't allowed to do its Ferrari impersonation. The E- class is only the second stop on the new engine's tour of the Mercedes lineup. Soon the 3. 5- liter V- 6 will be as ubiquitous as steroids in baseball, giving a boost to several models starting with a C- class version, which we'll get in the States, and CLS- , SL- , and S- class versions, which we won't get. The E3. 50 goes on sale this month as a 2. Although Mercedes was coy about exact pricing, buyers shouldn't expect to pay much more for the added power and content of the E3. ![]() E3. 20's price started a few dollars south of 5. E3. 50's should start a few dollars north. The changes are welcome, and the resulting E3. Motor Trend reviews the 2003 Cadillac CTS where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. Find local 2003 Cadillac CTS.E3. 20. And that's what every middle child needs and wants- attention. View Photos. View Photos. Rank in Mid- size Luxury Cars. Price. $8. 0,7. 95 - $1. Show More (1. 7 total)Specifications.
VEHICLE TYPE: front- engine, rear- or 4- wheel- drive, 5- passenger, 4- door sedan or 5- door wagon. ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $5. ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 2. V- 6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 2. Power (SAE net): 2. Torque (SAE net): 2. TRANSMISSION: 5- speed automatic, 7- speed automatic. DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 1. Length: 1. 89. 7- 1. Width: 7. 1. 7 in Height: 5. Curb weight: 3. 70. PERFORMANCE RATINGS (MFR'S EST): Zero to 6. Top speed (governor limited): 1. PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST): European combined cycle: 2. Show More Specifications. View All Features and Specs. Mercedes- Benz S- Class S3. Comments (r. 28. 56.
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