The New E- Class is available with a Multibeam LED headlights system with Intelligent Light System and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. (All Photo Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with numerous innovations in the future E-Class, including in terms of the design of the interior, which features a wide high-resolution next-generation dual display (12.3 inches per display) that appears to hover in space. In addition, touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel make their first appearance in a car. They allow the driver to control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. The all-new experience is rounded off by a novel, intelligent graphic design with high-resolution visualisations and animations as well as simplified control logic. At the same time, the occupants enjoy a sensual interior with spacious architecture and high-quality materials.

The intelligence of the future E-Class is also reflected in the headlamps. A characteristic element is the double eyebrow of the reinterpreted front lights. The face of the vehicle is shaped by distinctive headlamps with a clear-lens design. The optional LED High Performance headlamps give the saloon a majestically focused look while featuring an unmistakable design, also by day, with double torch and high-quality modelled details. A striking feature is the integration of the brand-typical corporate design in the MULTIBEAM LED headlamps.

The E-Class is optionally available with a MULTIBEAM LED headlamp system with ILS (Intelligent Light System) and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps are immediately identifiable. They provide new, visual highlights with passively illuminated, blue light surfaces. These outline the hallmark E-Class “torch effect” of the daytime running lamps and side lights and, even when low beam or high beam is switched on, create a blue setting for a fascinating look. This characteristic look also points to a new dimension in headlamp technology, because MULTIBEAM LED headlamps use 84 individually controlled high-power LEDs in each headlamp. This makes them bright and precise, as they automatically illuminate the road surface with a previously unsurpassed, precision-controlled distribution of light – without dazzling other road users.

The adaptive lighting makes night- time driving safer by providing bad- weather lights and other characteristics. A the same timem, tail lights in torch design provide statement and improved safety at night.

A new dimension of precision in light distribution allows longer use of the partial main-beam lights for added safety because of better illumination of the road. Thanks to the freely configurable, high-resolution light distribution, it is possible to implement all high- and low-beam functions of the ILS by all-digital means. In a world first, the dynamic cornering light function is implemented purely by electronic means. In addition, a host of new, adaptive light functions are possible that make night-time driving safer. These include for example newly developed bad-weather lights. A visual characteristic is the one-part rear lights. The tail lamp in torch design takes up the contour of the rear light, thus emphasising – also in the night design – the characteristic form of the rear light and improving safety.

For optional rear lights, the light intensity of the brake lamp is different during daytime and night-time within the legally permissible limits.