That's a Stretch: Mercedes E-Class limo spied
The rich keep getting richer, and their cars keep getting bigger. Although you might see some old Mercedes-Benz E's pulling cab duty in extended form overseas, by and large (so to speak) it's the S-Class that usually gets the stretched treatment in Mercedes' sedan lineup. But these spy shots suggest that the Benz boys are going in another direction, as they show a stretched version of the new E-Class undergoing development.Hot on the heels of the reveal of the E-Class sedan, reports suggest that these spy shots are of an official factory E-Class Pullman limousine – not an independent aftermarket conversion. If that's the case, the five-meter stretched E is likely to be decked out with all of the latest high-tech gadgetry inside, while the beefy-looking windows and body roll suggest this could be an armored Guard version. Whatever it is, you can bet it'll be a whole lot cheaper than a Maybach Zeppelin.
[Source: World Car Fans]
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Michael 8:08AM (2/13/2009)
People who buy the S-class Pullmans must be cutting back on account of the economy.
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Josh L 10:07AM (2/13/2009)
Wow finally a car that is uglier than the standard 2010 E-Class!
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Jimbo 10:30AM (2/13/2009)
I really hope this is a mule for a smaller, cheaper Maybach. That marque could use some fresh blood.
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Other Man 11:03AM (2/13/2009)
Speaking of, Daimler really does need to get with it concerning Maybach. A vehicle that looks (and is) a 2003 S600 on steroids is just not destined to get the sales or reputation of the Rolls Phantom (even if I'd take the May in a second over the RR).
I was thinking ... if they did like an S-Class-sized CLS-type sedan for Maybach in the Arnage price range, that could work. A new Maybach 57/62/Lan replacement ought to be on the boards too, but not on the current S's platform. It's too late for that. Make it the next S-Class's platform. Otherwise it will be stuck in the same hole they are in now.
I also heard a Maybach GL-Class was on the boards. Guess not ...
Noah 11:42AM (2/13/2009)
Lol at the mule's "character line" alignment!
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TigerMil 2:26PM (2/13/2009)
e-class stretch...so 2004. Driver had a stretch e-class last time I was in Paris....didn't ask for it, they service just supplied it. Kind of inconvenient but cool to get picked up at the train station in it (we took the chunnel train from London to Paris). So E-class stretches have been around for dog's ages.
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P.V. 5:16PM (2/13/2009)
There's a large price gap between the standard E and the standard S, so I hope this fills that gap (around $70000; the CLS fills it too, but I'm talking about regular sedans, not "4-door coupes").
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kz1000ps 10:42PM (2/13/2009)
Is Bangle working for M-B now?
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Spule4 12:48AM (2/14/2009)
Going back...........the "E" stretch was the W123 and even W114/5s. Many were diesel, most were in boring taxi service both in the west and east.
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Kevin W 11:22AM (3/01/2009)
I have a stretched 2000 E430 for sale in Tampa. This is a factory-authorized BINZ conversion. See it at www.Sterlinglimotampa.com $40K
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