Road TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - E-class - E270 Elegance sedanMercedes-Benz modelsThe Car17 May 2001 The inline 2.7-litre, five-cylinder turbo-diesel is based on the 2.4-litre, five-cylinder diesel used in C-class Mercedes models Four valves per cylinder design improves engine breathing The engine produces 125kW at 4200rpm and 400Nm between 1600rpm and 2800rpm The E270 CDI is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission which can be left to its own devices or operated as a manual via the shifter New window bags are installed between A-pillars and C-pillars and deploy in side impact to help reduce head injuries Total volume of the window bags is about 12 litres Subtle styling changes include a slightly lower bonnet line, with a more laid back angle for the four headlights Cleaner front and rear bumper design also features on latest E- class E-class drag coefficient remains at an extremely slippery Cd 0.27 Interior features a new steering wheel with controls for radio, trip computer Options include the new Mercedes "Linguatronic" voice control system Repeater lamps for side indicators are built into rear view mirrors Tail-lights have a new, ribbed lens design The Speedtronic engine governing system enables a maximum speed to be set at the press of a button, eliminating the risk of speeding fines The E270 CDI features multi-link independent rear suspension with an anti-squat and anti-dive system Stopping power comes via hydraulic dual-circuit disc brakes, ventilated on the front A flexible service interval display informs the driver when a service is actually needed. Benz says this could cut maintenance costs by 30 per cent A digital display in the instrument binnacle informs the driver how much time remains to the next service The doors can be locked automatically as soon as the vehicle moves off Active safety features include Brakes Assist (BAS), which shortens braking distances in emergency situations, and Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), an advanced traction control system. The E430 also benefits from Electronic Stability Program The E430 rides on 7.5x16-inch rims shod with 215/55R16 tyres Did you know?Mercedes uses fibre-optic cable for controlling audio and telematics systems. The plastic cables are able to transmit information five times faster than copper cable, at a rate of 5.6 million bits per secondAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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