New W212 E-Class Sedan & Estate Thread II (Spy pics & info)

[coolraoul]

Well they're more "Benzish" than the others I find. Bit like what you find on a 190 or a W126, you know, rectangular like that. Even if modernized of course. The others are not at all what you expect from a Mercedes.

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by coolraoul

The others are not at all what you expect from a Mercedes.

Well hasn't that been my argument for a lot of things?


However, these lights are beautifully and cleverly integrated (following the contours) into the stylized moldings of the rear fender panel ....I like that.

[coolraoul]

Trouble with that is the area above the lights. The lights are not very well integrated in the bootlid, only added.
I'm expecting more the "wave" you see in the W204: the characterline goes to the lights, slides on its corner, and then merges with the upper part of the bootlid, very harmonious. Very clever and very well resolved. I love that detail.

This would be possible with the lights on the pic I posted. On yours, furthermore, the lights are inclined to the ground, whereas on other Mercs you have the whole car raising, so it looks a bit strange to have a raising characterline suddenly going down around the taillights.

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by SDNR

Mercedes has chosen to focus on more expressive styling. However, by adopting short-term styling trends, their products have started to become more banal ....much like Toyota.

Well that's what BMW has been up to since Bangle took over just look at all the latest bimmers they are all heavily glazed with details to make them look as eye catchy as possible with next to zero similarity in tail light designs at all. Just look at the what they have down with the F01, following the trend of big grills by giving the car huge kidney grills.

As for Audi they've stopped progressing their designs and have instead focused on funny looking LED strips. So Mercedes is no different than other manufacturers. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mazda and Honda are also engaging on eye candy design philosophies. So I would love to hear which manufacturer you perceive as following form over function sticking to a harmonic design philosophy.

[PHYBENZ]

Those aren't the AMG bumpers...

[Breadbaker]

These pics look incredible. I love the lines of the car. I'm still worried about the rear lights, but I think mercedes will pull it off.

[The Artist]

^wich pictures? i cant see anything

[Breadbaker]

Originally Posted by The Artist

^wich pictures? i cant see anything

LOL, got to leftlanenews and re post the newest E63 pics. I can see them fine though

[Tarek]

Same...

[Breadbaker]

When this has an AMG kit it will look insane. It does have many similarities to the W124, but it also reminds me of the W140 (which I loved) with the tank like stance and stuby rear end.