2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Debuts in Detroit

By Jonathon Klein - January 11, 2016

Mercedes has always been the go-to German luxury automaker when it comes to leading the way with technology and innovation. The S-Class has defined countless generations of uber luxury vehicles with the best-in-class, if not the industry, technology and safety systems. However, it seems that the next generation won’t be led by the venerable S-Class, but by the newly reinvigorated E-Class which just debuted at the Detroit Auto Show.

The new E-Class Mercedes is lighter, bigger, more comfort oriented, and loaded with technology and interesting features. Besides the new nine-speed automatic transmission, which comes as standard, the new E-Class will also feature best-in-class autonomous driving features, including a remote parking system which allows the car to be placed in and summoned by an app on your phone.

Additionally, the E-Class will use the same modular MRA platform that underpins the C-Class and the S-Class, which has already been proven to be a dynamic and well-sorted chassis. It will also feature two types of suspension systems that allow the owner to select exactly what type of ride they’re looking for.

Finally, the new E-Class will debut with a few engine options, including a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It will also have a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, and a plug-in hybrid option. Later, AMG will also debut the next generation E63 AMG, which will be an animal. No word on pricing just yet.

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