Will there be a model year 2006 E350 4Matic?

[Northbenz]

The Autoweek report and confirmation that the E350 will be available in the US beginning next month (February) is silent on the subject of whether there will also be a E350 4Matic. I recall that the E500 4Matic remains without the availability of the new 7 speed transmission and it is reported that this is the transmission that comes with the E350. This suggests we may not see a E350 4Matic in the near future - at least in the US.

[ansan]

Hello.

The E350 4Matic is going into production in 2 weeks time, at least for the European market, but without the 7-speed AT. The reason is that the transfercase and the shortly longer 7-speed AT does not fit in the E-class.

I have a E350T 4Matic myself on order with the new, again for the European market, AMG sportspackage with lowered suspension (lower that a backwheeldrive!), and my dealer told me it is delayed untill begining of february (4 weeks delay).

From Mercedes-Benz press release:
Good traction: E 350 also available with 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz also offers the new E 350 with the option of 4MATIC permanent four-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission. By interacting intelligently with the standard Electronic Stability Program ESP® and the electronic traction control system 4ETS, 4MATIC helps the driver to manage critical situations safely and confidently. In adverse weather conditions with snow, ice or wet roads, for example, as well as when moving off, accelerating or driving on loose surfaces, the 4MATIC models by Mercedes-Benz ensure an even higher level of traction and dynamism. Moreover, 4ETS guarantees typical Mercedes ride comfort because the system operates without the conventional differential locks which tend to impair comfort and handling in other four-wheel drive cars. Instead 4ETS applies specific brake pressure to spinning wheels, directing the drive torque to the wheels which still have good traction. In this way electronic traction control achieves the effect of three differential locks.



Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC Saloon

Engine

No. of cylinders/
arrangement 6/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cm³ 3498

Bore x stroke mm 92.9 x 86
Rated output kW/hp 200/272
Rated torque Nm 350 at 2400-5000 rpm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Mixture formation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot film airflow measurement

Power transfer

Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Reverse 3.27
3.595
2.186
1.405
1.00
0.831
3.167/1.926

Chassis

Front axle Four-link suspension, McPherson struts, anti-dive, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear axle Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive,

coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser
Braking system Sensotronic Brake Control electrohydraulic braking system, internally ventilated front and rear disc brakes, drum-type parking brake at rear, ABS, Brake Assist, 4MATIC, ESP®
Steering Rack-and-pinion power steering, steering damper
Wheels 7.5 J x 16
Tyres 225/55 R 16

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2854
Track front/rear mm 1557/1552
Overall length mm 4818
Overall width mm 1822
Overall height mm 1463

Turning circle m 11.47
Boot capacity max.* l 540
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1775
Payload kg 525
Gross vehicle weight kg 2300
Tank capacity/reserve l 80/9

Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 7.1 (preliminary data)
Maximum speed km/h 250
Fuel consumption NEDC comb. l/100 km 10.4


*acc. to VDA measuring method

[ansan]

Sorry, posted picture of my old 2004 E320T 4Matic with AMG bodykit and exhoust.

The following is the picture of the new E350 4Matic.

[ansan]