The new E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY AVANTGARDE Saloon

E-Class is one of the most successful models of Mercedes-Benz; it has always been representing the standard of quality, safety, comfort and environmental compatibility. E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY AVANTGARDE comes with the latest technology of all attributes and is specially produced to match Thai market and to meet Thai consumer requirements.

Design which expresses passion and effortless superiority
The new E-Class appears in sophisticated interplay between lines and surfaces as an expression of effortless superiority and status, complimented with widely acclaimed twin-headlamp face – a highly symbolic design of the E-Class have now been reinterpreted in rectangles that comes with radiator grille with 3-chrome-tipped louvers in high gloss-black radiates presence by virtue of its dynamic V-shape that comes with the powerful contour of the rear wing – a styling cue which the new E-Class shares with its historical model, the S 220 “Ponton” in year 1955.

E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY comes in AVANTGARDE styling package includes front bumpers with dynamic-design air intake in black, LED daytime driving lights, chrome trim strips on sides and on rear bumper, instrument cluster featuring five sporty looking tubes, a light silver backplate and light-alloy wheels with 5-twin-spoke size 17”.

Interior – spacious and comfort
One of the key aspects the Mercedes engineers focussed on to create this exceptional level of comfort was the new dimensional concept for the body and the interior, which differs from that of the outgoing model in many respects and thus allowed a new form of “spatial planning”. More space equals more comfort was the principle the product planners applied to design a body that is 12 millimetres longer and 32 millimetres wider than previously. Measured against the outgoing E-Class model, the wheelbase length has been increased by 20 millimetres to 2,874 millimetres which is a major factor behind the enhanced ride comfort and interior spaciousness.

E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY comes in AVANTGARDE style with Black ash wood trim elements, 4-spoke steering wheel made of nappa leather and wood trim, and a new design of active multicontour seats with five luxury head restraints, crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints for driver and front passenger, folding head restraints in rear.

Infotainment system
The new E-Class saloon is equipped with COMAND APS the sophisticated infotainment devices that deliver outstanding performance and, above all, are easy to use. COMAND APS multimedia system posts all the information on a central colour display. The entire system – navigation, audio and telephone – is operated intuitively using a specially designed controller. Outstanding entertainment is provided by the DVD player, which plays video and audio DVDs as well as CDs and MP3 files.
Individual climatic comfort at the touch of button
The newly developed luxury automatic climate control system regulates the temperature, volume and distribution of the air in three zones to meet the requirements of the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. What’s more, for the first time, this THERMOTRONIC system allows the selection of different climatisation modes: the occupants can choose “Diffuse”, “Medium” or “Focus” modes at the touch of a button in order to adapt the air volume and distribution to their personal preferences while still benefiting from the convenience and comfort of automatically regulated climate control.

Newly developed engine – CGI (Charged Gasoline Injection)
CGI technology appears at the end of the model designation of the four cylinder engines under BlueEFFICIENCY – Mercedes-Benz sustainable mobility strategy towards zero emission. Compared to conventional port injection, direct fuel injection allows higher compression and, therefore, improved thermodynamic efficiency, saving motorists money at the pump: the new four-cylinder direct-injection powerplants for the E Class consume up to 21 percent less fuel than the comparable engines installed in the outgoing model. In E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, Mercedes-Benz has replaced the previous V6 2.5-litre engine with a four-cylinder 1.8-litre unit yet still manages to increase torque by over 26 percent. This result reveals a further Mercedes strategy for the future: the use of turbochargers in small-displacement engines. In addition, the resulting drag coefficient of only 0.26 makes the new E-Class one of the world’s most aerodynamically efficient luxury saloon.
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY AVANTGARDE comes with 4 cylinders in-line arrangement petrol engine of 1,796 cc and 5-speed automatic transmission with one-touch gearshift, provides the outputs of 150 kW/204 hp at 5,500 rpm, rated torque 310 Nm at 2,000 – 4,300 rpm, acceleration 0 – 100 km at 7.8 seconds, top speed at 238 km/h., average fuel consumption 13 km/litre and CO2 emission of only 174 per km.

Comfort: advanced technology for a new driving experience
The newly developed DIRECT CONTROL suspension with standard-fit amplitude-dependent damping system in E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY AVANTGARDE is one of the major factors of riding quality. With shock absorbers continuously adjust the level of damping according to the current driving situation. For the ultimate in comfort, the new E-Class is equipped with AIRMATIC suspension as standard, automatically maintains a constant vehicle level in any situation, regardless of vehicle load.

Most comprehensive array of safety features in this vehicle category
The new E-Class offers even more extensive package of safety equipment than its predecessor. With eight airbags fitted as standard, seat-belt tensioners, belt-force limiteds and NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints for the driver and front passenger. The airbags, which can deploy in a matter of milliseconds in the event of an accident, include two adaptive airbags (for the driver and front passenger), two sidebags in the front seat backrests and two large windowbags which extend from the A-pillar to the C-pillar during a side impact and two rear sidebags.

Safety: sensors, radar and cameras for safe driving
The safety systems newly developed for the E-Class are based on accident research findings; they can make a valuable contribution to enabling safe, accident-free driving, improving vehicle occupant protection and, moreover, helping to increase the safety of other road users. These trend-setting developments are also available for the new E-Class Coupé, or are included in its standard equipment. Based on highly sensitive sensors, cameras and radar systems, they turn this two-door model into an “intelligent partner” able to see, feel and react reflexively in critical situations and, if necessary, act independently if the danger of an accident is acute.

Drowsiness is one of the most common causes of accidents on motorways. This is why Mercedes experts have developed the ATTENTION ASSIST system which forms part of the standard equipment of the new E-Class. As the vehicle is being driven, the system continuously evaluates more than 70 different parameters in order to identify driver drowsiness and provide a warning before the dangerous microsleep phase begins. Observing the driver’s steering behaviour has proved to be a particularly strong indicator: several years of practical research by Mercedes engineers have shown that drowsy drivers make minor steering errors which they often correct very rapidly in a characteristic way. This steering behaviour is recognised by a special steering angle sensor.

Also fitted as standard is the PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection
system — a Mercedes invention which has received a number of awards and which is not offered by any other vehicle in this class. If there is an immediate danger of an accident occurring, the system activates protective measures for the driver and front passenger as a precaution so that the seat belts and airbags can provide their full protective effect on impact. This warning of an impending accident is possible because PRE-SAFE® uses the sensors of the Brake Assist system and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) to identify potentially critical dynamic handling situations.

Adaptive High Beam Assist for the best possible road illumination
The new E-Class offers the latest lighting technology. The headlamps adjust continuously to the current driving situation and react automatically to offer the driver the best possible degree of road illumination at all times. This task is taken care of by the Adaptive High Beam Assist function: a camera fitted on the inside of the windscreen allows the system to detect oncoming vehicles/vehicles in front and automatically controls the headlamps to prevent the other road users from being dazzled. As a result, the range of the dipped-beam headlamps can increase from the current norm of 65 metres to as much as 300 metres. If the road ahead is clear, the system performs a gradual transition to high-beam mode.

In addition, the new E-Class is complemented with Intelligent Light System that incorporates five light functions specially configured for typical driving situations. Active Light System, and cornering light function are also equipped to assist the driver to improve safety at crossroads, at T-junctions and on tight bends.

By;Thunyaluk Seniwongs