With new efficient engines, new assistance systems and a new language, Mercedes-Benz E-class modernized extensively and wants to expand its leading position in the luxury class further. Both the sedan and the wagon already celebrating eleven new or optimized support systems from the future S-Class World Premiere. They combine comfort and safety. Mercedes-Benz calls this "Intelligent Drive". These include systems that can prevent accidents with the first crossing with pedestrians or vehicles, an active Lane Keeping Assist, which can also prevent accidents with oncoming traffic or a glare-free high beam duration. Thus, Mercedes-Benz's pioneering position as a safety pioneer. A significant step forward, the new E-Class also makes for efficiency and ecology. For this new powerful BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engines with direct fuel consuming. This strong technical development push reflects the design of the E-Class exciting. With its new design brings efficiency, intelligence and emotion optically superior to the point.

Mercedes-Benz has updated most of the E-Class model series as extensive as ever to make recent advances in technology available early in practice. Therefore they even anticipates developments in the future S-Class. In addition, the new E-class design with a significantly sharpened cultivated sporting overall impression and a significant increase in comfort, high-quality equipment, efficiency and driving pleasure. Thus, the E-Class continues to consolidate its leading position in the luxury class.

Design: Two new faces to choose from

Changes through intelligent design receives the E-Class a facelift and shows new proportions. In their modifications followed the designer of the new Mercedes design idiom and interpreted on the basis of the existing classic design values ??of the brand. Result: a confident and cultured-sporty appearance.

Completely redesigned the front with new headlights, which cover all the functional elements of a single headlight glass. Flowing light elements within the headlights ensure that the E-Class remains signature four graphically obtained. When it comes to lighting and visibility, the new E-Class standards: Standard features include both the low beams and the LED daytime running technology. Upon request, in this class the first time, full-LED headlamp for election.

For the first time the E-Class with two different faces is to have: The basic model and the ELEGANCE line features available in the standard version of the classic, three-car grill in 3-louvre with a star on the hood. The AVANTGARDE line carries the other hand sports car cooler with a central star and thus provides an independent, athletic fitting face.

The bonnet and front bumper have been completely redesigned. The bonnet follows with flowing lines, supple and very straight forward the new design language. The newly formed and freed from all light functions bumper with a modern, underlines the wing design of its discreet spoiler lip the sporty ambitions of the E-Class.

A new character line and a repositioned dimensional trim both the sedan and the station wagon give optically exciting new proportions. The character line runs below the tree line of the rear door to the rear lights. Characterized the vehicle gains optically length. This underlines the side trim, which is laid down. Overall, the E-Class has stretched and elegant yet dynamic left.

In the rear lights and bumpers were revised. The new horizontally structured LED rear lamps with a new two-color graphic to emphasize the width and show a characteristic night design.

New is the two-piece decorative part, which extends over the entire width of the instrument panel. It can be chosen independently Lines in wooden or aluminum look. Also new. The 3-tubige instrument cluster, the trapezoid, shiny framed display of the head unit in Flat-frame look, the design of the air vents and an analogue between the two central air vents

Further characterize the harmonious interior a new center console has no manual override and a new multifunction steering wheel with DIRECT SELECT lever and shift paddles in conjunction with automatic transmission.

Intelligent Drive with new assistance systems

The basis for this new advanced sensors and corresponding algorithms. A big step forward, Mercedes-Benz makes the introduction of stereo Multipurpose Camera. Analogous to the previous Mono Multipurpose Camera is placed behind the windscreen in the area of ??the interior mirror. However, it has two "Camera Eye", which allow an opening angle of 45 degrees in the range up to about 50 meters ahead of the vehicle stereoscopic vision and have a total range of 500 meters. The stereo camera thus provides data that can be processed by different systems further. Smart algorithms analyze these spatial optical information and can use it in a large viewing area responsive, driving ahead and crossing vehicles, but also pedestrians, as well as different types of traffic signs and road markings to recognize and classify spatially and in their movement.

Simultaneously with the stereo Multipurpose Camera introduces Mercedes-Benz improved versions of the multi-stage radar sensor. As standard, both sedan and station wagon with the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST equipped, a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. It reduces the danger of a collision significantly. The standard package includes the ATTENTION ASSIST, which now warn in an extended speed range before inattention and fatigue, and can inform the driver of his tiredness and the journey since the last break. It also features an adjustable sensitivity level.

In addition, upon request, new or significantly expanded its capabilities assistance systems are available. Here is an overview of the innovations:

- The PLUS proximity with steering Wizard can assist the driver in the tracking and controlled semi-autonomous driving Traffic Jam.

- The Brake Assist PLUS with crossover wizard for the first time can also detect cross traffic and pedestrians and increase the braking of the driver.

- The PRE-SAFE ® Brake can detect pedestrians and up to a speed of 50 km / h to avoid the collision by an autonomous braking.

- PRE-SAFE ® PLUS can detect an imminent rear-end collision. The driver of the car is warned by activating the rear hazard lights with increased frequency (not USA and Canada). Then solves the system PRE-SAFE ® occupant protection of interventions in reducing the occupant load and also the stationary vehicle can lock the rotor in a rear collision. Thus, secondary accidents.

- Active Lane Keeping Assist can now detect occupied neighboring tracks, including through oncoming traffic. At risk of collision, the system can also prevent from broken lines unintentional lane departure by unilateral braking. It complements perfectly the Active Blind Spot Assist.

- Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS allows glare-free high beam length by hiding other vehicles in the beam cone.

- The Active Parking Assist enables automatic parking with active steering and braking interventions in longitudinal and transverse parking spaces

. - The signs Wizard can now detect in addition to speed limits and passing zones and the respective plates and show cancellation. In areas with no acces with appropriate signs he may warn visually and acoustically.

- The 360-degree camera has all four sides of the vehicle in mind and allows homogeneous visibility including virtual bird's eye view - a plan view of the vehicle and its immediate environment. Dynamic Guides help when getting in and out of parking spaces and maneuvering.

Engine and Transmission: World-class performance, fuel economy

All are equipped with the ECO start-stop system and very efficient.

New is that the Blue Direct petrol engine family with a four-cylinder petrol engine with spray-guided direct injection (M274, in the A and B-class known as M270, and since July 2012 in the C 180 as well as M274) as based on the same advanced technology equipment the six-and eight-cylinder engine of the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz. To its technology package include fast switching Piezo injectors for multiple injection, rapid multi-spark ignition, turbo, fully variable camshaft phasing for the inlet and outlet and a regulated oil pump.

Newly developed for the four-cylinder engine was the first full bearing mass balance in a gasoline engine and a switchable water pump.

Here comes the world's first stratified lean combustion process in combination with a turbocharger and an external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation is used. The E-Class achieves combines consumption of 5.8 liters per hundred kilometers (equivalent to 135 g / km CO2) and thus is the only car in this class, the efficiency class A. In addition, the new BlueDIRECT four-cylinder petrol engines already meet the Euro 6 standard that is from 2015.

Also among the BlueDIRECT petrol engines include the familiar V6 and V8 engines. New is a six-cylinder, which is also offered for the first time as an E-400 with turbo drive. This engine leveraging its enormous power potential and its high torque at low revs new standards in six-cylinder range and also fulfills the Euro 6 emissions standard.

E 200 (M274), 184 HP, 300 NM, 2.0 liter, 5.8 liter, 7.9 s

E 250 (M274), 211 hp, 350 Nm, 2.0-liter, 5.8-liter, 7.4 s

E 300 (M276), 252 PS, 340NM, 3.5 liter, 6.8 liter, 7.1 s (also known as 4Matic)

E 350 (M276), 306 hp, 370 nm, 3.5 liter, 6.8 liter, 6.3 s (also known as 4Matic)

E 400 (M276 DE 30 LA), 333 hp, 480 NM, 3.0 liter, 7.5 liter, 5.9 s (also known as 4Matic)

E 500 (M278), 408 PS, 600NM, 4.7 liters, 8.9 liters, 5.2 s (also known as 4Matic)

Here we need is the E 400 HYBRID (I saw today at the factory Sifi)

All values ??with 7G-TRONIC PLUS

Powerful diesel engines with top-class efficiency

Some diesel models of the E-Class are equipped as a BlueTEC model with the known SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and thus fulfill the EU 6 emission standard after.

The wide range of engines of the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID added. It combines the four-cylinder diesel engine with an electric motor, thus providing a system output of 231 hp and 750 Nm. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID consumes 4.1 l/100 km km with CO2 emissions of 107 g /. He takes in the most economical models of the upper middle class has a leading position.

E 200 CDI (OM651), 136 HP, 360 NM, 2.1 liters, 4.9 liters, 9.5 s

E 220 CDI (OM651), 170 hp, 400 Nm, 2.1-liter, 4.7-liter, 8 , 4s

E 250 CDI (OM651), 204 HP, 500 NM, 2.1 liter, 4.8 liter, 7.5 s (also known as 4Matic)

E 300 BlueTEC (OM642 LS red), 231 HP, 540 NM, 5.5 liter, 7.1 s

E 350 BlueTEC (OM642 LS), 252 hp, 620 NM, 5.5 liter, 6.6 s (also known as 4Matic)

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID (OM651), 204 hp + 26 hp electric motor, 500 NM, 4.1 liter, 7.5 s

All values ??with 7G-TRONIC PLUS

For the E-Class Mercedes-Benz also offers two gear future: a 6-speed manual transmission with high shifting comfort and short shift and the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT lever and DIRECT SELECT shift paddles. This latest evolution of the 7G-TRONIC PLUS offers significant advantages in efficiency and easy maintenance.

Another new feature is the short-term M program. Effect: If the driver manually upshifts or returns, the transmission automatically switches to a defined interval return to automatic, fuel-efficient switching mode.

Even in the new E-Class, the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive to improve traction and stability - especially in difficult road conditions.

Suspension - base for excellent handling

For the new E-Class Mercedes-Benz offers four chassis designs:

- The comfortably designed DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system is the standard type for the base vehicle and the ELEGANCE line.

- The athletic designed DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system is lowered by 15 mm deep and installed by default in the AVANTGARDE line.

- This is slung sports suspension it in conjunction with the exterior sports package and the AMG sports package.

- The AIRMATIC air suspension with electronically controlled damping system is part of the standard specification of the V8 models. The station wagon is on the rear axle basically equipped with an air suspension system with integrated leveling.

All suspension variants convince through excellent sampling and roll, and provide a high level of safety.

All models of the E-Class family is the future standard equipped with an electromechanical Direct-Steer system. This combines the speed-sensitive servo assistance of sensitive steering with variable steering on the translation. The rack and pinion steering gear is geared to demand and contributes to efficiency.

Advantages of the electromechanical Direct-Steer system, for example (known from A-, B-, ML-Class, CLS, and some S-Class variants:

- Improved agility through more direct steering response,

- Comfortable handling and a high driving comfort over all velocities,

- Significant savings potential, since only for the steering process energy is required

- Allows the use of innovative assistance systems, such as the Active Parking Assist.

The new E-Class is fitted as standard comprehensive and high-quality. Among the new request highlights include inter alia the HANDS-FREE ACCESS. This allows the tailgate open and close contact with a movement of the foot below the bumper and and ensures excellent comfort during loading and unloading.

A modern infotainment offer allows traveling to be kept up to date with what's happening in the world or in the office allows enjoyment of music and offers an optional high-performance navigation solutions and internet access. Standard have E-Class sedan and station wagon, the Audio 20 CD radio. It has dual tuners and MP3-compatible CD player and a USB port in the center armrest. The TFT display measures 14.7 inches in diagonal. Bluetooth ®-enabled devices can be connected. In addition, SMS messages are displayed. By request, the Audio 20 CD combine with a six-disc CD changer, and the affordable entry Becker ® ??MAP PILOT navigation solution that can be retrofitted.

Alternatively, Mercedes-Benz offers for the E-Class to the multimedia system COMAND Online with high-resolution 17.8-inch color display, internet, hard-drive navigation and emergency services, which can also be combined with a six-disc DVD changer. COMAND Online provides access to the Internet for free browsing on the state or the invocation of a Mercedes-Benz app whose pages build up quickly and is easy to use even while driving easy. To the built-in apps include Google ™ Local Search and weather as well as the ability to download a previously configured on a PC using Google Maps and sent to the car route. Furthermore, there is apps for Google ™ Streetview and Google ™ Panoramio and other apps. Photos Daimler