The E-Class Facelift – See the E-Class in a new light After four years in production and around a million vehicles sold, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the new generation of its world-beating E-Class. It is once again setting the benchmark as the technology trendsetter and presenting basic brand values of safety, comfort, innovation, economy and quality. Exterior design New: radiator grille with more pronounced wedge shape and four louvres in new line-specific design New: front bumper with more pronounced wedge shape and new, more dynamic design New: more dynamic side skirts in AVANTGARDE design New: wheel designs for all lines New: Single-strut exterior mirror New: tail-lamp unit design New: more dynamic rear bumper in AVANTGARDE design   Click to enlarge   Click to enlarge Interior design New steering wheel design New-look, line-specific gearshift lever New, line-specific seat upholstery design New interior colour concept including contrasting colours for AVANTGARDE New: eucalyptus trim for CLASSIC line Technology New 5.5-litre V8 engine in the E 500 New: DIRECT CONTROL package Mercedes engineers have made remarkable progress in terms of handling dynamics, without compromising the combination of safety and long-distance comfort Safety New: PRE-SAFE® as standard The PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system is being introduced as standard for the new-generation E-Class. PRE-SAFE is designed to utilize every last second before an accident. The ESP / BAS sensors are able to detect critical situations and initiative preventive measures, e.g. activation of the reversible seat-belt tensioners for the driver and front passenger or automatic closure of the side windows.   Click to enlarge ADAPTIVE BRAKE system It includes an adaptive brake light which alerts following traffic to emergency braking by flashing on deceleration and activates the hazard warning lights when the vehicle comes to a standstill. New: Intelligent Light System Equipped with country lights, motorway lights and the cornering light function, as well as enhanced fog lamps and the Active Light System, this variable bi-xenon headlamp system distribute the light in the manner best suited to the current driving situation and weather condition.