Mercedes-Benz will launch the new E400 4Matic sedan
in the United States later this summer as the new E-Class family continues to
grow.
Sales of the E400 sedan commenced in various parts
of the world earlier this year, but as is often the case, the U.S. has been
forced to wait a little bit longer for it. Fortunately, it has all the right
ingredients to make local Mercedes buyers think it was worth the wait.
Like the E43, the E400 sedan and wagon both use a
twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. However, it has been detuned to 329 hp and 354
lb-ft of torque and is funnelled through a nine-speed automatic transmission
sending power to all four wheels.
Local pricing details haven’t been announced but
Autoblog suggests a figure of around US$ 62,000 is likely, making it slightly more
affordable than the US$ 64,045 E400 wagon.