It is true that Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6L are all high-quality products that can be purchased with closed eyes, but because they have different degrees of update iteration every year, the strength of each other's alignment will fluctuate, so the author of this issue will take everyone to appreciate their respective latest 2022 models to see which one is more attractive at the moment.
Guidance price: 43.99-56.29 million yuan
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers two different types of design styles, the sports sedan style features a trapezoidal flash drill grille design with a large three-pointed star logo and AMG style front surround, while the lines on the bonnet are richer and sharper. The style of the sedan is a three-bar rounded grille, and the lower air intake adopts a penetrating front bracket design derived from the Maybach S class, which adds a classic standard, thus highlighting the noble aura. Due to space limitations, the following is mainly about the sports car version.
In terms of headlights, the latest family-oriented LED headlight group integrates Chinese and Western aesthetics, led daytime running lights are designed for folding angles, the same as the pen sharp charm in Chinese calligraphy, and the main lights adopt a suspension design, adding highlight embellishment to make it more vivid. It is worth mentioning that it can also optionally be equipped with geometric multi-beam LED headlights (using 84 independent light sources, the maximum illumination range reaches 650m), full of scientific and technological sense.
On the side of the body, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class still maintains an elegant posture, the sports sedan style uses blackened trim strips, and the sedan style is matched with silver chrome decoration on the window frame, skirt and other positions. In the wheel part, the wheels of all models are 18 inches in size, the sports car style is double five-spoke petal shape, and the car style is 18 spoke shape. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 5078/1860/1490mm, and the wheelbase is 3079mm.
The rear shape of the car is less angular, and the lines are simplified, which is more attractive than before the mid-term redesign. The taillights feature a new dragon scale phoenix feather design that looks particularly stunning. After lighting, the diffuse soft light is not too dazzling while playing a warning effect.
While it's true that the interior hasn't changed much, the familiar touch of luxury is still coming at you. This luxury is very different, it is eclectic with modern aesthetics, the soft interior main line like a water pattern around every detail in the car, and the cool double screen on the large area of walnut panels on the center console is not contrary to the law.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class also provides two styles of steering wheels, corresponding to the sports car style and the car style, the former adopts a "biplane" shape, the spokes at three and nine o'clock are divided into two, the shape is unique, and the flat-bottom design can stimulate driving desire, so that technology and sports are not wrong; the latter is a "three-piece gull wing" shape, paying tribute to the world's first gull wing door sports car Mercedes-Benz 300SL, but also adding a bit of elegance and avant-garde to the interior.
In addition, the fully capacitive touch technology on the steering wheel replaces the original physical buttons, which is more simple and technological, and the actual operation response speed is faster than before.
The dual screen design has always been the highlight of the Mercedes-Benz E-class, and has even become the object of imitation by many other brand models. In 2022 products, the 12.3-inch high-definition touch screen is equipped with the latest MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, which supports the interactive experience of voice, touch and gesture control, including speech recognition in 13 languages including Chinese, English, and German, which realizes seamless communication and smart enjoyment, in addition, the system supports software update upgrades (that is, OTA) through cloud interconnection. In the APPS menu, some commonly used apps have also been added, such as QQ Music.
In terms of navigation, the new car is equipped with AutoNavi's customized phone-free navigation, which gets rid of the problem of using mobile phone navigation and avoids distractions. Another thing worth introducing is AR live-action navigation, which is a unique feature of the same level, shooting real-life roads through cameras, combined with navigation paths, and then displaying virtual icons on real-life roads with advanced augmented reality technology. With it, the correct exit can be seen at a glance, even when passing through a multi-junction overpass or around the island, resulting in a better navigation experience.
The 64-color ambient light is also a highlight of the car, the light strip is laid out between the upper and lower layers of the interior, along the interior key curve to outline, when it is lit, it is like swimming in the galaxy, very dreamy and romantic.
The juxtaposed cylindrical air conditioner air outlet is very popular with Chinese consumers, in addition to praise, the car is equipped with a smog terminator function as standard, which allows the driver and occupants to enjoy fresh air at all times in the car, coupled with the Mercedes-Benz fragrance with great memory points, which is undoubtedly a perfect match.
Of course, the refreshing function also has to be mentioned, it is a private care that can provide you with relaxation training and help you wake up during the journey, and integrates a variety of comfort functions such as massage, fragrance, and mood lamps. With a quick operation, you can enter the specific atmosphere it creates, then let go of anxiety, drive calmly, or sit still.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class seats are still not to be picked in terms of ride comfort, and the whole series comes standard with 14-way electric adjustment in the front row, and even has adaptive driver seat adjustment, which can be automatically adjusted through the MBUX or "Mercedes Me" app.
In addition, according to the usage habits of Chinese families, the car is deliberately filled with softer materials for the middle position to improve the riding experience of the fifth passenger. The front of the seat is also made of large wood panels, which is very elegant and practical at the same time.
At the roof, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class series is equipped with a combination of front and rear double sunroofs as standard, and uses glass with high strength, high light transmittance and super UV protection, which takes into account reliability, practicality and beauty.
In terms of driver assistance and active safety, some models of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are equipped with the latest generation of the brand's intelligent driver assistance system, providing intelligent pilot distance limiting function, active brake assist system, intelligent parking and blind spot assist system, etc., to meet the standards of L2 automatic assist driving.
Model summary: The mid-term modification of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-class is indeed very large, and it has been upgraded and optimized in terms of appearance, machine system function, rear comfort and intelligent driver assistance system, plus the entry-level version of the E260 L model has also been replaced with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, so it is reasonable to attract more users.
The lower air intake of the M Sports Suit model is closer to the M5, which is more aggressive, and the sides also use aerodynamic principles to reduce drag. In contrast, the front face design of the luxury suit model is obviously much more convergent, there is no excessive decoration, only chrome trim is added on both sides, and the degree of luxury aura is a certain gap with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. When buying the BMW 5 Series, more consumers prefer the M Sports Suit model.
In the headlights section, the angel eye has evolved into a new form in line with the development of technology, looking more delicate and sharp. In addition, the 2022 BMW 5 Series can optionally be equipped with a laser headlight source, the illumination distance is increased to 500m, and the lamp cavity has an exclusive blue light band.
On the side, the BMW 5 Series creates a sense of sport and power through an angular design, of course, which is also blessed with the M kit and 19-inch wheels. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 5106/1868/1500mm, and the wheelbase is 3105mm.
The rear of the car has not changed much, the outer edge of the taillights has been blackened, with its own modification effect, which becomes deeper after lighting, and the lower surround is decorated with a silver imitation diffuser.
The interior design of the BMW 5 Series is relatively traditional, still retaining a large number of neatly arranged physical buttons, looking like a somewhat conservative science and engineering man. But I have to say that its ergonomics are very good, making people feel extremely easy to use, and this also saves a little point.
The BMW 5 Series seats also meet excellent comfort, and the grid-type stitching also enhances the sense of luxury to a certain extent. However, the Dakota leather before the mid-term redesign was replaced by Sensatec 2.0 synthetic leather, although the new material has a good touch and visual effect, but it will inevitably make a small number of consumers who like leather mind. In terms of seat function, the electric adjustment of low- and medium-sized models is relatively small, with only 8-way adjustment.
At the back of the carriage, the BMW 5 Series performed well, providing ample space and an aviation sleep headrest for a good ride.
BMW 5 Series low-end models are equipped with a single sunroof, and there is a combination of front and rear double sunroofs above the middle, which is not as thick as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. And even in the case of the same double sunroof, its lighting area is obviously not large enough for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Summary of models: Although the mid-term redesign of the BMW 5 Series is not good, there is still no shortage of highlights in the car, and at the same time, the advantages of its driving quality are also there. In my opinion, if you don't mind the slight lack of novelty in the interior of the BMW 5 Series, then choosing it does not require too much other consideration, and you can buy it if you feel that the price is right.
Guide price: 41.98-65.60 million
Compared with the previous two models, the Audi A6L is slightly behind the pace, has not yet completed the mid-term redesign, the latest 2022 model currently on sale is only an annual minor redesign, mainly in terms of configuration to make certain adjustments.
Audi A6L is equipped with matrix LED headlights as standard, with functions such as adaptive near and far lights and rain and fog mode, but it is relatively ordinary in the design of the light group, lacking freshness and visual stunning effects.
In the rear part, the Lateral Penetration Elements and Lines of the Audi A6L are relatively rich, so the sense of layering is the best among the three cars. In addition, you can see that the exhaust ports of the three cars invariably adopt the form of bilateral double out, and they are all flat.
The Interior Design of the Audi A6L is not known for its traditional sense of luxury, it is a type of hardcore technology, with large areas of metal brushed decoration and piano paint panels creating a cold industrial atmosphere. Because of this, the vast majority of users who choose the Audi A6L are male users, and female users prefer this style relatively few.
In the center console part, the Audi A6L is dominated by black, and the central control screen is connected with the right trim panel, according to a certain sense of technology and innovation, the high-level atmosphere created is slightly better than the BMW 5 Series, but compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, there is still a distance.
The 10.1-inch central control screen is equipped with the third-generation MIB3 infotainment system, using the Android car machine platform Asterix, supporting natural voice control and CarLife and CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, and he can also download applications through the store. Overall, its functional aspects are not particularly prominent, but in terms of ease of operation, I think this system is the best of the three cars.
There is also an 8.6-inch sub-screen under the 10.1 central control screen, which mainly functions to adjust the seat and air conditioning. Also to your credit, the sense of touch feedback on both upper and lower screens is excellent.
Elegant and dynamic models offer seats wrapped in different materials, the former is genuine leather, the latter is a mixture of leather and Alcantara leather. There is nothing wrong with the comfort of the seats, and the design style is also very decent. In terms of functions, the whole series supports 12-way electric adjustment of the front seats, and elegant low- and mid-size models can optionally be equipped with functions such as heating, ventilation, massage, and main driver's seat memory.
The riding experience provided by the Audi A6L rear is also more in line with everyone's expectations, in addition, the mid-to-high model has an LCD screen under the rear exit air to adjust the air conditioning.
In terms of roof sunroof, it is the same as the BMW 5 Series, the low-end model is equipped with a single sunroof, and the middle and above have a front and rear double sunroof combination, which has a lighting area between the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series.
Model summary: Audi A6L's comprehensive product strength in the entire market segment is still not weak, but the current attraction may not be as good as the other two cars, I hope it will complete the mid-term modification as soon as possible, bringing some surprises to consumers. In addition, it is worth mentioning that among the current three cars, the Terminal of Audi A6L has the largest discount, if you are pursuing cost performance, it is definitely a good choice.
Summary of the full text
Mercedes-Benz E-Class after a drastic mid-term redesign, with the current strength of the 2022 model, it can be said that it is in the best condition, whether it is face or inside, almost impeccable, not surprisingly harvested sales and word of mouth double good.
Compared with the above three cars, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the upper hand in terms of appearance, interior and luxury features on offer, and the hard power is beyond doubt. As for soft power, the blessing of the charm of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the accumulation of feelings accumulated from the history of a total of ten generations of models in the car series make its aura the most prosperous.
According to the feedback of the PCauto editorial department, the current Mercedes-Benz E-class has sufficient cars in the terminal market, so it is undoubtedly a good choice for luxury medium and large sedans to purchase cars in the New Year. (Text: Pacific Auto Network Zhang Hua)