2010 Mercedes E-Klasse Proves to Be A Hit, 40,000 Cars Already Delivered

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse proves to be quite an appealing model when it comes to the segment of buyers it is aimed at, as the German manufacturer recently announced that it has already delivered a total of 40,000 cars since its introduction in spring 2009.

“The fact that the E-Klasse sedan already became the global market leader in May demonstrates how well it is being received by our customers. The new coupe is also extremely popular, thanks to its dynamic design and the new generation of efficient engines. We are very delighted with this positive response because the E-Klasse has always been of great importance for Mercedes-Benz. It’s an exemplary embodiment of the brand’s basic attributes of safety, comfort, and quality. The new E-Klasse also sets the standards when it comes to economy in the upper-range segment," Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, said.

Mercedes also announced that it will debut the station wagon version of the E-Klasse at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show in September.

As for the E-Klasse, it was also launched in the United States at a starting price of $48,600, with Americans receiving the E350 and E550, in both coupe and sedan versions. Standard features on the new E-Klasse include Attention Assist, Pre-Safe, Brake Assist, Distronic Plus with Pre-Safe Brake, Parktronic with parking guidance and Adaptive High Beam Assist.

For a detailed description of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse, including technical specifications and equipment levels, check out this link.