2017 MERCEDES BENZ E-Class T-Modell All-Terrain (S213) 200 9AT RWD (183 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a surprising version of the E-Class T-model (station wagon) in September 2016, and the sales started in 2017.

Audi and Volvo finally received an answer from Mercedes-Benz for the A6 Allroad Quattro and the V90 Cross Country. The German carmaker from Stuttgart announced the All-Terrain version of the E-Class station wagon and promised a comfortable, luxurious ride.

Mercedes-Benz enhanced the design of the All-Terrain version with a few off-road specific elements such as an aluminum-like shield under the front bumper and black plastic moldings on the wheel arches. The body-colored front bumper was a sign that the carmaker wouldn’t advise its customers to take the car through some bushes or hard, rocky areas. On the sides, Mercedes installed additional rigid plastic protections under the rocker panels and, at the back, it left unpainted the lower part of the bumper. Due to its long rear overhang, it considered that it was possible to scratch it. The car featured protecting panels under the floor to avoid costly damages.

Inside, it was business as usual, with two large displays at the front for the digital instrument panel and the infotainment display. The wood grains on the dashboard and door panels matched the car’s luxurious status. Its front bucket seats featured side bolstering, while the 40/20/40 split-bench from the back was fit for up to three adults but with limited legroom for the one seated in the middle.

The All-Terrain version received a standard all-wheel-drive system and air suspension. The car could travel without any risks on grass, unpaved roads, or gravel, thanks to its 156 mm (6.1″) ground clearance. For road use, that dropped to 121 mm (4.8″).