2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exclusive Line

A Benchmark for Luxury Sedans: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

For over seven decades, the E-Class has been synonymous with mid-range luxury sedans. In 2023, Mercedes-Benz will usher in a new era for this iconic vehicle, transitioning from combustion engines to electric drive, and integrating a state-of-the-art electronics architecture for an unparalleled digital user experience. European customers can expect the first 214 series saloon models to hit the showrooms in fall 2023.

Exterior Design: Classic Proportions with a Modern Twist

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts classic three-box saloon proportions, featuring a short front overhang, a long hood, and a greenhouse set well back, culminating in a well-balanced rear overhang. A high-gloss black panel-like surface connects the radiator grille to the headlamps, reminiscent of Mercedes-EQ models. The three-dimensional radiator grille comes in progressive or classic styles, depending on the trim level. Standard high-performance LED headlamps, with optional DIGITAL LIGHT, ensure a unique day and night design. The distinctive “cab-backward” side view showcases harmonious proportions and optional flush-fitting door handles, while two separate character lines emphasize the car’s sporty character. The rear design is accentuated by two-section LED lights featuring a star motif for a signature day and night appearance.

Interior Design: The MBUX Superscreen Experience

The dashboard is the centerpiece of the digital experience inside the E-Class. An optional front passenger screen extends the MBUX Superscreen’s large glass surface to the central display, with the driver’s display appearing to float above the concave surface of a large trim element. The Active Ambient Lighting strip illuminates the front of the instrument panel, creating a spacious atmosphere. Free-floating control arrays in the upper section of the door panels complement the screen’s glass surfaces. A seamless, homogeneous center console design features a storage compartment with a lid, cup holders, and a soft padded armrest.

Ergonomics and Comfort: A Spacious Retreat

Elegant contours of the seat surface and backrest create a floating appearance, while indented vertical lines follow the outer contour, widening at the top. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers exceptional spaciousness, with the driver enjoying an additional 5mm of headroom compared to the previous model. Rear passengers benefit from the 20mm longer wheelbase, with an increase in kneeroom and maximum legroom by 10mm and 17mm, respectively. Elbow width in the rear has also been expanded by 25mm, providing an S-Class level of comfort. The luggage capacity now accommodates up to 540 liters.

Engine and Performance: Embracing Electrification and Efficiency

Plug-in Hybrid Proliferation

With a focus on electrification and intelligent downsizing, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sets new efficiency benchmarks. At market launch, half of the models will be fourth-generation plug-in hybrids, offering three of the six E-Class versions that merge the benefits of combustion engines and electric vehicles. The four and six-cylinder engines are part of Mercedes-Benz’s modular FAME (Family of Modular Engines) lineup, ensuring flexibility in the international production network and needs-based electrification.

Mild Hybrid Powertrains

Both diesel and petrol engines in the new E-Class utilize intelligent support from an integrated starter-generator (ISG), making them mild hybrids. The electric motor’s power has been increased from 15 to 17 kW, while the boost torque is now 205 Nm. Three plug-in hybrid models with an electric output of 95 kW (129 hp) and an all-electric range of over 100 kilometers (WLTP) will be offered at market launch, with more plug-in hybrids featuring diesel combustion engines to follow.

Advanced Suspension and Handling

The new E-Class owes its agile handling to the precise guidance of the front wheels, with four control arms at each corner. The rear axle features an optimized multi-link independent suspension with five links for superior wheel control and straight-line stability. The standard mild hybrid models come with an AGILITY CONTROL steel spring suspension and selective damping system, 15 millimeters lower than the plug-in hybrid suspension.

Optional Technology Package

The optional Technology package includes the all-round AIRMATIC air suspension system with ADS+ continuously adjustable damping and rear-axle steering. This AIRMATIC suspension, featuring air springs and adaptive ADS+ dampers, maintains a constant ground clearance regardless of vehicle load and adapts when necessary. The E-Class becomes even more agile and stable with optional rear-axle steering and a more direct steering ratio at the front axle, reducing the turning circle by up to 90 centimeters.

Entertainment and Connectivity: Experience the Digital World

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers an immersive entertainment experience, combining music, games, and streaming content with digital innovations in the interior. The electronic architecture is more software-driven, providing a new dimension of personalization and interaction. The central onboard computer now powers screens and the MBUX infotainment system, enhancing data stream performance and speed.

MBUX Entertainment Plus Package

The new E-Class will offer the Entertainment package (MBUX Entertainment Plus), including Mercedes me connect services and a data package from a third-party provider. In select markets, a communication module with 5G as the transmission technology is utilized, enabling faster data rates compared to LTE/UMTS.

Digital Vehicle Key: Unlocking Convenience with iPhone and Apple® Watch

Seamless Access and Sharing

The Digital Vehicle Key in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class allows you to start and lock your car by simply having a compatible device with you. Share your key with family and friends through various digital channels, assigning different access rights for vehicle entry or driving permissions. The E-Class can recognize multiple users, allowing the Digital Vehicle Key to be shared by up to 16 people. In markets where Mercedes me connect services are available, the pre-installation for the Digital Vehicle Key is part of the KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package, available from the Premium Package onwards.

Visualizing Music: Active Ambient Lighting with Sound Visualization

The new E-Class features Active Ambient Lighting with Sound Visualization, allowing passengers to experience music through hearing (Dolby Atmos® technology optional), feeling (sound resonating transducers in the optional Burmester® 4D surround sound system), and seeing. Visualizations appear on the Active Ambient Lighting light strip, transforming beats and rhythms into dynamic lighting effects.

Enhanced Entertainment and Connectivity

Front passengers can enjoy dynamic content on their optional screen, such as TV or video streaming, without distracting the driver. The display is switchable, and the advanced camera-based privacy function reduces brightness to minimize distractions. New third-party apps available on the central display at launch include TikTok, Angry Birds, Webex, Zoom, and the Vivaldi browser. The optional ZYNC entertainment portal provides video streaming, on-demand content, interactive experiences, local video programs, sports, news, games, and more on the central and passenger displays.

Capture Memories with the Selfie and Video Camera

The optional MBUX Superscreen includes a selfie and video camera mounted on the dashboard. When stationary, drivers can participate in online video conferences or capture personal photos and videos.

Just Talk: Enhanced Voice Control

MBUX now offers the “Just Talk” function, enabling intelligent voice control activation without the keyword “Hey Mercedes.” A red microphone symbol on the display indicates the vehicle is ready for voice commands.

AI-Driven Routines for Added Convenience

Mercedes-Benz is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and automate frequently used comfort system functions, resulting in personalized automation called “routines.” With the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, customers can use standard routine templates or create their own, linking multiple functions and conditions for a customized experience.

Optimized Well-being: ENERGIZING COMFORT and THERMOTRONIC with Digital Vent Control (Optional Add-Ons) Experience ultimate relaxation with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s ENERGIZING COMFORT programs and the personalized recommendations from the ENERGIZING COACH. The 2024 E-Class introduces an innovative feature – an anti-travel sickness program to help passengers alleviate symptoms. A bio-feedback function for the ENERGIZING COACH is planned to reduce stress with breathing exercises. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (optional) enhances comfort with Digital Vent Control, allowing individual adjustment for each seat.

Advanced Driving Assistance Systems The 2024 Mercedes E-Class Sedan comes standard with numerous driving assistance systems, including Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, ATTENTION ASSIST, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Parking Package with reversing camera, and Speed Limit Assist. The driver’s display showcases the status and activity of these systems in a full-screen Assistance mode. The Driving Assistance Plus package, offered as an optional extra, further enhances your driving experience.

Eco-friendly Materials and Production The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses resource-saving materials such as recyclates and renewable raw materials for various components. Mercedes-Benz has been producing vehicles with a neutral CO2 balance in all of its own plants worldwide since 2022, relying on CO2-free electricity from renewable energies.

A Legacy of Success: The E-Class Story With over 16 million upper mid-range vehicles produced since 1946, the E-Class’s legacy dates back to the early days of the Mercedes-Benz brand. The 2024 Mercedes E-Class proudly continues this tradition with a modern touch.

Exterior Design: Classic Meets Modern The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class blends tradition with contemporary design, showcasing a classic three-box saloon look with a touch of avant-garde inspiration from Mercedes-EQ. The exterior features sporty character lines, dynamic powerdomes, and a flowing C-pillar. The front boasts a sleek black panel-like surface connecting the radiator grille and the headlamps, reminiscent of Mercedes-EQ models. Depending on the equipment line, the radiator grille design can be progressive or classic.

The 2024 Mercedes E-Class comes with high-performance LED headlamps as standard, with optional DIGITAL LIGHT available for enhanced visibility. The flush-fitting door handles provide a luxury touch, while the rear showcases two-section LED lights with a unique star motif for a distinct day and night design.

Interior Design Innovations The interior of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class showcases a digital experience, accentuated by the dashboard design. When equipped with the optional front passenger screen, the expansive glass surface of the MBUX Superscreen extends to the central display. The high-resolution driver display, visually detached from the central display, is strategically placed within the driver’s line of sight.

Key Interior Design Features:

• Dynamic cover glass contour
• Central nozzle connected to outer nozzles for a unified appearance
• Distinct central display floating above a concave trim element surface
• Active Ambient Lighting illuminating the front section of the instrument panel
• Holistically integrated center console and dashboard design
• Seamless door center panel and armrest integration
• Elegantly contoured seat surfaces with a shell-like design
• Wide range of interior color options and decorative trim choices
• Backlit open-pore wood trim exclusive to the E-Class
• Customizable user interface (UI) design with two display styles and three modes

Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts an impressive Cd value of 0.23, maintaining the high aerodynamic performance of its predecessor. This achievement is remarkable considering various factors that challenge aerodynamic efficiency, such as the wide wheel portfolio (17 to 21 inches) and rear-axle steering with larger underbody cavities.

Aeroacoustic development at Mercedes-Benz focuses on minimizing noise generation and enhancing sealing and sound insulation quality. Advanced development methods were utilized, including flow simulations, noise measurements, and “acoustic holography” with almost 500 microphones.

Key Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics Features:

• Optimized contours for reduced air resistance
• Innovative sealing of the front section
• Aeroblind-equipped wheels
• Special spoilers ahead of front and rear wheels
• Flush, retractable door handles
• Improved underbody design and materials
• Acoustic camera and acoustic holography for noise measurement and optimization

Enhanced Suspension The new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class boasts exceptional handling due to its precision-guided front wheels, employing four control arms each. At the rear, an optimized multi-link independent suspension with five links ensures excellent wheel control and straight-line stability. The single strut configuration at both axles allows for a sensitive response. The front subframe and rear axle carrier isolate vibrations and noise for a comfortable ride.

Standard mild hybrid models come with an AGILITY CONTROL steel spring suspension, featuring a selective damping system and sitting 15mm lower than the suspension of the plug-in hybrids.

AIRMATIC Air Suspension System: Level Control Included Optionally available with the Technology package is the all-around AIRMATIC air suspension system, complete with ADS+ continuously adjustable damping and rear-axle steering. The AIRMATIC suspension ensures sensitive response with adaptive ADS+ dampers adjusting for each individual wheel. The system automatically adjusts the vehicle’s level to reduce air resistance and fuel consumption, while enhancing driving stability.

Rear-Axle Steering: Agility and Dynamics The optional rear-axle steering in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, along with a more direct steering ratio at the front axle, makes the vehicle particularly agile and stable. The steering angle reaches up to 4.5 degrees, reducing the turning circle significantly. At speeds below 60 km/h, rear wheels steer opposite to the front wheels, enhancing maneuverability and agility. Above 60 km/h, rear wheels steer up to 2.5° in the same direction as the front wheels, improving handling stability and safety during high speeds, lane changes, or sudden evasive maneuvers.

Drive System The E-Class achieves high efficiency thanks to electrification and intelligent downsizing. Half of the models are fourth-generation plug-in hybrids. Both diesel and petrol engines come equipped with an integrated starter-generator (ISG), enabling mild hybrid capabilities. The ISG uses a 48-volt on-board electrical system that supports gliding, boosting, and energy recovery, while also ensuring smooth engine starts and transitions.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior The 2024 Mercedes E-Class sedan’s interior boasts a sleek, modern design with luxurious features and advanced technology. The cabin offers ample space for passengers and is adorned with high-quality materials for a premium feel.

Release Date and Pricing The release date for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 is anticipated later this year. While exact pricing has not yet been announced, it is expected to be in line with the current model’s pricing structure.

Enhancing the Driving Assistance Plus Package: The 2024 Mercedes Benz E-Class boasts an upgraded Driving Assistance Plus package, offering a range of features to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience. Here’s what you can expect from this package:

1. Advanced Distance Assist DISTRONIC: This upgraded feature offers improved functionality, including response to stationary vehicles, automatic restart, and speed resumption up to 210 km/h.
2. Junction Start-off Function: Boosting safety when moving off at junctions, this feature uses intuitive arrows in the driver’s display to indicate the direction of approaching cross-traffic. If the driver attempts to move off despite the warning, an audio-visual collision alert is triggered, and the vehicle’s brakes are automatically applied.
3. Active Lane Change Assist: This feature aids the driver in changing lanes cooperatively. It assists with lane changes only if the adjacent lane is separated by broken lane markings and no other vehicles are detected in the danger zone.
4. Active Emergency Stop Assist: If the driver becomes unresponsive during a traffic situation, this feature brings the vehicle to a halt in its own lane. For speeds below 60 km/h, the assistant warns following traffic with hazard warning lights, unlocks doors when stationary, and calls for assistance via Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call.
5. Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function: Utilizing onboard sensors, this feature detects potential collision risks with vehicles ahead or crossing traffic. It provides visual and audible warnings, and if necessary, can initiate emergency braking if the driver fails to respond.
6. Evasive Steering Assist: Aiding drivers in critical situations, this feature helps avoid collisions with other road users detected by the system. It now recognizes stationary and crossing pedestrians, vehicles alongside, and cyclists at speeds up to 110 km/h.
7. Active Lane Keeping Assist: For speeds above 60 km/h, this feature detects unintentional lane departures, providing steering intervention and warnings when necessary.
8. Active Blind Spot Assist: Offering visual and audible warnings for potential side collisions at speeds above 10 km/h, this feature can apply last-moment corrective action through one-sided braking intervention at speeds over 30 km/h.
9. PRE-SAFE® PLUS: In case of an imminent rear-end impact, this feature activates the rear hazard warning lights with increased frequency, triggers preventive occupant protection measures, and locks the brakes if the vehicle is stationary.
10. PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side: For side impacts, this feature inflates air chambers in the side bolsters of the front seat backrests, moving the affected front occupant away from danger and towards the vehicle’s center.

Passive Safety Features: The 2024 Mercedes Benz E-Class features a thoughtfully designed body with a rigid passenger cell and specifically deformable crash structures. Its restraint systems, including seat belts and airbags, are specifically adapted to provide optimal protection during accidents.

Restraint Systems for All Passengers: In addition to driver and front passenger airbags, the E-Class includes a driver’s side knee airbag, window airbags, side airbags for thorax protection, and a center airbag. It also features i-Size child seat attachments, pyrotechnic belt tensioners, and force limiters on all outer seats.

Occupancy and Seat Belt Reminders: The European version of the E-Class offers a sophisticated seat belt warning system, reminding occupants to fasten their seat belts when necessary. The occupancy reminder alerts drivers to any overlooked individuals or animals in the rear of the vehicle.

PRE-SAFE® System: The PRE-SAFE® preventive occupant protection system comes standard in the European E-Class as part of the Advanced package. In conjunction with the Driving Assistance Plus package, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side offers additional protection during side impacts

This same train of thought shaped the cabin, according to interior designer Erik Degen. He describes the interior vibe as “cocooning.” From the driver’s seat, you feel like the dashboard is around you rather than in front of you because LED strips link it to the door panels; this is seen in the EQE as well, but the strips stretch even further back in the new E-Class. You face a digital instrument cluster, side air vents with surprisingly intricate detailing, and a giant dash of screens appropriately called SuperScreen embedded into the dashboard to display a new version of the MBUX infotainment system. As a part of the optional SuperScreen package, there’s a third screen integrated into the part of the dashboard ahead of the front passenger. Whether you spec the SuperScreen or not, the central display is a 14.4-inch screen. If you don’t option the SuperScreen, the passenger screen is essentially deleted in favor of a more traditional-looking dash.

More screens allowed engineers to program more features into the E-Class. From the middle or the right-side screen, you can play Angry Birds, browse TikTok, stream videos, and even take a selfie (welcome to 2023!) using one of the in-car cameras. Alternatively, this camera can power in-car Zoom meetings. Many of these features are optional, and some rely on a new, 5G-compatible communication module.

While that’s a lot to take in, my first impression is that you won’t overdose on technology halfway through a long drive. The infotainment system’s icons can be rearranged for easy access, like on a smartphone or a tablet, and the interior features leather upholstery, wood trim, and materials that are nice to touch and look at. It’s an interesting and cohesive blend of classic craftsmanship and the latest technology.