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

[Sunny]

Originally Posted by M.Toni

I really wonder how many of posters are really owners or have once owned a MB. You really have to understand their german way of doing things and once you look at all the details you really understand where are they coming from and respect their point of heritage incorperated in their new designs.

So when did actual ownership become a prerequisite for playing internet critic? Cause I wonder how many posters have ever owned a BMW either? But that does not seem to stop the MB circle * squad from imparting their wisdom all over BMW threads either.

[Jason.Bare]

What about this shape?

[The Artist]

^i like the smaller ones better

[Potential]

^ Man, if they came out looking like that you just know there gonna get a hammering for having a similar shape to the BMW L shape taillights, namely the FL E65 7er... In shape... But I doubt they will look to similar to that chop. Great job but anyway!!

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by tennmb

We have this discussion every time before the final tape comes off. Someone sees a Lehmann butcher job, and proclaims, "I hate it, I can't belive Mercedes is doing this. WAAAAAAHHHH!!!!"

And then the real product comes out, and all is well.

The E looks a lot bigger in the back door.

Well, I already quite like the look of this new E class ....that has never been my issue.

Originally Posted by Centurion

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.

Yeah, you are right ...but BMW has taken far bigger risks in trying to redefine what a Modern luxury car looks like.

Because Audi, like Porsche, still follows the traditions of German Modernism, it is far more restrained and can appear to be less progressive. Audi might be less dynamic than its German rivals but many of our favourite Benzes and Beemers of the past were conceived with the same 'form follows function' principles Audi still adheres to.

I'm just concerned that Audi might try to go down the same road as Mercedes. I don't believe it would work so well for Audi because Mercedes has a lot more 'iconic' design history to play its post-modern styling games with.

[GTA8.5]

Originally Posted by Just_me

I can say right now, the front lights are going to be a problem for me if they look like facelifted SL.

Trust me.. thay won`t.

[VroomVroom]

Originally Posted by andyvalencia

ONE LAST CHOP OF THIS BEAST:

I love those new tail lights and thanks for the amazing chop

[Merc1]

With the way we're seeing this car all the time is it possible we will see it at Paris and then CLK at Geneva?

M

[The Artist]

^i really hope so

[Foxfire]

To each his own... I'd prefer the CLK to be unveiled first