The E-Class is the final piece in the jigsaw, making for a saloon range with Russian doll-like qualities in a bid to promote a premium image right across the forecourt.
The fluid shape is best seen in the curved shoulder line running down the top of the doors, feeding into a curvy rear end and downward roofline. At the front is the trademark large grille and Mercedes badge.
The cabin of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon also feels like the luxury S-Class, the company’s flagship saloon, because it has the same four centrally mounted vents and infotainment screen arrangement highlighted by a wide center console pouring out from underneath the dashboard with controls galore.
The German carmaker also used plenty of high-quality gloss plastics, leather upholstery and aluminum trim. The wheelbase is 65 mm longer than the previous E-Class, allowing for more passenger space inside.
There are plenty of customization options, from a plethora of display set-ups to trim inlay choices and seat colors, as well as different interiors.
As a brand that is high on technology, the Drive Pilot feature is the E-Class’s headline act when it comes to technology, which would cost the buyer a £1,696 optional extra that introduces autonomous driving features.