Superlight Mercedes-Benz E-Class glides near E-Tron and the I-Series BMW

Stuttgart - The Audi has been proclaimed the E-Tron and the I-Series BMW with a future vehicles that are environmentally friendly, offering Mercedes-Benz E-Class Superlight. Means, the third German car manufacturers are ready to compete in the technology their premium products.

As the name implies Superlight, Mercedes relies on material that is super lightweight carbon fiber for the body, even to the chassis. No wonder, weighs 350 kg lighter than the standard version of the E-Class. Regarding the dimensions, reputedly close variant CLS (P / L / T: 4.913mm/2.059mm/1.403mm). Medium design will combine elements of the concept of C-Class on the F800 and F125 S-Class.



Breakthrough that made Mercedes not limited to the body and chassis. The heart blends spur future hydrogen-powered engine with 150 PS 50 PS-powered electric motor. In addition, Mercedes is also preparing engine alternatives such as conventional engines, diesel or hybrid.



Until now, Mercedes is still negotiating the suitability of application of the suspension to the body. That is, the suspension system used is made from lightweight materials to support the project 'Superlight'. Similarly, providers of component vendors foot - foot required to reduce weight.

E Superlight concoction turned out to force the Mercedes to set prices high enough even reportedly approached nearly 95,000 S-Class United States dollar / USD 814 million more expensive 35 percent of the Class E rates (the ratio of current price). If all goes well plans Mercedes will produce a prototype in 2015, resumed production of 20,000 units a year for 2017.