It continues with the same powertrain but is packed with new technologies, including Super MBUX Display and optional Passenger Display.
The outgoing E-Class W213 offered all kinds of technology when it debuted in 2016, and the new sixth-generation W214 follows in a major way. And these are the takeaways for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which combines a sophisticated exterior design, mobile engines with a revolutionary interior design full of screens and cameras, up to five screens depending on the options selected.
For the North American market, Mercedes offers the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in two trim levels at launch : the E 350 and E 450. Size-wise, it’s less than an inch longer with a half-inch longer wheelbase. That translates to a quarter of an inch more headroom, half an inch more legroom in the rear, and nearly as wide an elbow width as the S-Class.
Both models are also available with a 4MATIC transmission paired with AWD , and both use an upgraded version of the 9-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the trim, you’ll find familiar power from a four-cylinder engine, or a six-cylinder engine, meaning it’s available in two options under the hood. the engine. Aside from the mechanics, we quickly go to the big news, which is what’s going on inside.
The lights, the camera, the action in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
You probably already know a lot of what we have to offer. Mercedes took the odd step of debuting the E-Class’s new interior back in February, complete with photos and a modest list of features. To refresh your memory, the MBUX Superior Display is fully functional no matter which E-Class design level you choose. It’s very similar to the standard layout found on the EQE , which features an independent driver’s display with a wide screen that blends into the center display.
Two display styles are offered: the Sporty is predictably designed for driving enthusiasts with plenty of red lighting and a central tachometer, while the Classic takes a more classic direction. And for those who opt for the optional MBUX Premium Plus package, a screen for passengers is included. It is also connected to sensors in the passenger seat, and only activates if someone is sitting there. The screen is designed to allow passengers a full view while blocking the driver’s view, ensuring that there is no additional distraction while travelling.
Speaking of aberrations, there are as many as five cameras in the E-Class’ cabin. Just one is standard, linked to a single camera that monitors the driver to make sure eyes are on the road. A stereo camera option adds another driver’s screen to the instrument cluster display to assist with advanced driver assistance systems, while the gesture camera in the upper control panel is part of the MBUX Interior Assistant feature.
Two RGB cameras are also available, one is the dash cam and the other is the aforementioned selfie cam. Yes, a selfie camera. It’s a real thing. Mercedes says it can be used for Zoom meetings while on the road. Or rather, park your car safely out of the way and start the meeting.
There is also an optional 3D playback screen that uses a stereoscopic effect. Essentially, the left and right eyes see through different pixels on the screen, which gives you a sense of depth just like those weird holograms you have to cross your eyes to see. Then there’s the optional active ambient lighting feature that allows the interior’s soft LED lights to sync with the Burmester sound system’s music vibrations. Well, there’s a lot going on here.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 with the taste of Tik Tok
Mercedes says the new E-Class is more about software than hardware, and to make that happen for you, the sedan runs a new single computer system that, among other things, brings additional compatibility for third-party apps. At launch, buyers can get entertainment apps like Angry Birds, video conferencing apps like Webex or Zoom, or search the web through Vivaldi’s browser.
Yes, the TikTok video platform is included when you need to watch a funny video, or upload something to show to your TikTok followers. And this is all in addition to vehicle-related functions such as climate control, seat position, mirrors, performance and navigation. To help drivers get to grips with all the features of the E-Class, Mercedes has upgraded its voice command system.
When there is only one person in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the keyword “Hey Mercedes” is no longer needed to start the command. In addition, the E-Class uses an advanced artificial intelligence system that learns driver actions over time and performs them automatically. E-Class owners can also use pre-installed routines or create new ones, from specific climate settings to lighting preferences and more.
Life outside the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
With so much technology inside the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, one might forget that this is actually a car. The E-Class’s familiar rear cab shape continues, although you’ll find an EQ effect up front with the gloss black panel connecting the standard LED headlights. There is a slightly larger grille in the centre, the grille is accented in either chrome or with optional LED lights. They are digital lamps with projection function.
At the rear of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, elegant LED taillights shine on three-pointed star elements. Flush door handles are standard, and wheel sizes range from 18 to 21 inches. And since we’re in the rear area looking down, the E-Class gained optional rear steering that can turn the wheels up to 4.5 degrees at speeds of less than 37 mph. Mercedes says that’s good enough to cut nearly three feet off this sedan’s turning circle.
At higher speeds, the rear wheels can turn 2.5 degrees for added stability, maneuverability and performance. It’s available with the optional Technology Package that also adds Airmatic air suspension with continuously adjustable damping. It keeps the vehicle level and, at speeds over 74 mph, lowers the E-Class by just over half an inch for better efficiency and a lower center of gravity.
Mild hybrid power in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Under the hood, you’ll find (almost) the same engines used for the outgoing E-Class. It’s still the E 350’s turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, though it’s gained a small electric motor for a mild-hybrid. Power is rated at 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, though an additional 20 horsepower is available with a boost function.
The E 450’s turbo I6 still gets a mild hybrid system, though it makes 375 horsepower. But the engine’s six-cylinder generates 369 lb-ft of torque, and like the four-cylinder engine, a 20-horsepower boost is available. Because we haven’t driven it, and because it’s still new, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have performance or efficiency ratings yet, and at the moment, there isn’t a plug-in hybrid model. It also did not specify the rest of the markets and models in which it is offered.
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