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end is lower and has a more tapered profile, somewhat like the CLK coupe. The head- lights are 15 mm (0.6 in.} lower and are raked back at more of an angle; the hood is 20 mm (0.8 in.) lower and has more of a slope; the grille

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is narrower, the bumper has been integrated into the bodywork below the head- lights, and che design of the fog lamps and lower air intakes has been revised.

At the side, the rocker panels have been revised, door handles are now body- coloured, and the side mir-

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rors now have integrated tum signals.

Ac the rear, the bumpers have been restyled and the taillights now have ribbed tenses which repel dirt and snow.

Upgraded interior

2000 E-Class models include new upgraded, stan- dard leather upholstery, a multi-fuaction steering wheel with radio and teiephone controls, and a new instru- ment cluster. There’s new centre console woodgrain trim, softer armrests, thicker carpet, and a sew “coin catcher” between the seats.

All E-Class models have a new Tele-Aid system which can summon help or advice by simply pressing a button.

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An “SOS” button above the rear-view mirror inimediately contacts the Mercedes-Benz Response Centre — a service contracted to Mercedes-Benz by ATX Technologies — and dispatches police or emer- gency services. The system transmits the location of the vehicle (via GPS tacking), the model and colour. The system works automatically if the airbags are deployed.

Another feature of Tele- Aid is Roadside Assistance which can be contacted by pressing a button with a wrench symbol in the centre armrest, and Customer Service by pressing a button with an “I” — they will answer questions about the car.

Finally, if the car is stolen, Tele Aid can track the vehicle.

More safety features for 2000

in addition to standard dual front airbags, door- mounted side airbags, and anti-lock brakes, 2000 E- Class models have new cur- tain side airbags which deploy from the ceiling to protect occupants from hitung their heads on the roof, window or pillars in a side impact. The curtains extend across the

front and rear windows. Mercedes-Benz own tests indicate that side curtain airbags reduce head injuries by 90%.

The E430 has height- adjustable front head restraints, and three rear height-adjustable head restraints which fold down when not in use for better rear visibility. Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners are also standard.

Mercedes-Benz’ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is also now standard on all E- Class models. ‘This anti-skid system detects an impending spin and selectively applies individual brakes to maintain directional stability.

The E430 also feacures standard ASR traction con- trol, and Brake Assist, the lat-

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tem that applies full brake pressure in a “panic” braking situation.

A luxury car, not a sportin, sedan pore The E436 4Matic’s 275-

horsepower V8 engine pro- vides a fluid burst of power from a standing start, and the car proceeds quickly to its redline with a dull, sporty roar and quick, seamless gear

changes. Zero to 100 km/h is accomplished in 6.6 sec- onds, compared to 6.2 sec- onds for the rear-drive E430 sedan.

When cruising, the engine is quiet and smooth, revving at just 2,100 rp.m. ata steady 100 km/h. The adap- tive five-speed automatic transmission adjusts to your driving style, so if you drive hard, it will begin to shift fater and downshift sooner. The Touch Shift function, while interesting, didn’t inspire me as much as a tradi- tional manual transmission does. In addition, f found it hard to shift “sideways.” ;

Like other Mercedes-Benz sedans, the E-Class has a soft- ly sprung fully independent suspension, vague but easy to turn speed-sensitive power steering, and some body lean when cornering.

The E430 ndes and han- dies more like a luxury sedan than a sport sedan (such as the BMW 540i), despite the fact that it has low profile 235/45ZR-17 inch tires and 17-inch alloy wheels, an inde- pendent suspension, "fantastic disc brakes, and a powerful engine.

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