Though a punchier 3.5-liter version of the V6 is being phased into the M-Class SUV, Mercedes is reluctant to certify it for the E. Because of displacement-based tax regulations in numerous other countries, the United States is the only likely market. M-B would rather spend its resources on developing diesels, which it sees as the near-term future of the industry.

according to MBUSA. An AMG version is available in Europe, but New Jersey thinks demand for that would be low here, so theyˇ¦re just offering a sport package with AMG wheels, spoilers, etc.

Thereˇ¦s also a redesigned nav system, which includes readouts in the speedometer, and a new Active Light System, in which the bixenon headlamps pan with steering wheel input.