E-Class model boosts competition in luxury midsize sedan market - The Korea Herald
The introduction of a nine-speed transmission offering better fuel economy and driving performance is nothing new in the global automotive industry these days. However, car buyers and lovers were excited about the announcement that Mercedes-Benz, with the slogan of “the best or nothing,” would install a nine-speed gearbox in its E-class range back in 2013. . As promised, the German carmaker unveiled with... “The upgraded E220 has boosted competition in the luxury midsize sedan market in Korea in the first half of the year,” an official from Mercedes-Benz Korea company said. In the segment, Mercedes-Benz’s E Class cars have been in tight competition with BMW 5-series for the top post in Korea. Powered by diesel, the new E 220 BlueTEC Avantgarde beat expectations of those who look for a luxury saloon offering the perfect balance of performance and comfort. In terms of performance, mixed with its nine-speed transmission, the car’s 2. 2-liter four-cylinder engines produces 170 horsepower and 1,400-2,800 revolutions per minute. The luxury sedan also can speed up to 230 kilometers per hour and it takes 8. 2 seconds for the car to reach 100 kilometers per hour. Source: www.koreaherald.com
