Motoring

The all-new Mercedes E-Class: Bridging Tradition and Digitalisation

Featuring electrical drive and an all new digital user experience, the 2023 Mercedes E-Class has been unleashed. The Executive Magazine takes a closer look at the flagship model for a new generation.

Elizabeth Jenkins-Smalley

Editor In Chief at The Executive Magazine

The E-Class has been the benchmark for mid-range luxury sedans for more than 75 years. Mercedes-Benz is set to enter a new era for its business sedan with the introduction of the new E-Class in 2023. The new E-Class is a trailblazer in the shift from traditional combustion engines to electric drive. Additionally, its advanced electronics architecture enables an extensive digital user experience. The first sedan models of the 214 series are expected to be available at European dealerships in the autumn of 2023.

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse, Exclusive Line; Exterieur: Nautikblau; Interieur: Leder macchiatobeige, Mittelkonsole Holz Ahorn braun offenporig aluminium lines Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exclusive line; exterior: nautic blue; interior: leather macchiato beige, centre console in brown open-pore maple wood with aluminium lines

The new E-Class sedan has a classic three-box design with a short front overhang and a long bonnet, followed by a spacious cabin set further back. The car’s “cab-backward” design is completed by a well-proportioned rear overhang.

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse | 2023: Routinen (Displayinhalt kann von Serienstand abweichen ) Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse | 2023: Individualisierbares UI-Design: klassisch oder sportlich. (Displayinhalt kann von Serienstand abweichen. Die Funktionen auf dem Beifahrer-Display sind teilweise zum Marktstart der E-Klasse noch nicht verfügbar und dann abhängig vom jeweiligen Fahrzeugmodell, der individuellen Konfiguration und dem jeweiligen Markt.) Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2023: Routines (Display content may differ from series status) Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2023: Customizable UI design: classic or sporty. (Display content may differ from series status. Some of the functions on the passenger display are not yet available at the market launch of the E-Class and then depend on the respective vehicle model, the individual configuration and the respective market.)

The front of the new E-Class features a black panel-like surface that connects the radiator grille with the headlamps. This black insert is glossy and reminiscent of the design found in Mercedes-EQ models. The three-dimensional radiator grille design can be either progressive or classic, depending on the equipment line. The new E-Class comes with high-performance LED headlamps as standard, while DIGITAL LIGHT is an optional extra that can be added with or without a projection function. All headlamp variants have a unique day and night design. The daytime running lights have an eyebrow shape, which is a typical feature of the brand, and the bonnet is accentuated by powerdomes.

The side profile of the car proudly displays the pleasing proportions and unique “cab-backward” design to great effect. The flush-fitting door handles, which are recognizable from luxury Mercedes-Benz models, are an optional feature. The car’s sporty character is accentuated by the two distinct character lines on the side.

The new E-Class boasts impressive highlights at the rear with its two-section LED lights featuring a unique contour and design. The star motif in both light units provides a captivating day and night appearance, making it a sight to behold.