An on-board experience in tune with today's times: dynamic, hyper-connected and fully customizable so that no one gets bored for a second.
That seems to be
the premise that Mercedes-Benz followed to the letter when thinking about the interior of the new generation of the E-Class
, its luxurious series whose renewal is imminent: it is expected to reach dealerships from the middle of this year.
Comfort in a car with these characteristics is so important that the German brand shared the first images of the cabin before the technical and mechanical information on this upcoming release.
And the truth is that it seems like a determined proposal to mark a before and after in the segment,
especially from its impressive Superscreen MBUX screen –the same one that already equips the EQS–, which covers the entire front panel
.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024
Supported by
5G connectivity
and a more powerful processor than in other models, it is a system capable of going beyond the possibilities that today are a standard among premium brands: it will have, for example, a camera to make video calls by Zoom, or to take selfies or videos that can also be uploaded directly to TikTok.
It is clear then that the search is to cover a wide age range, with
proposals for adults and children to which are added games such as Angry Birds
, the ability to receive content from the ZYNC entertainment portal or directly surf the web with the Vivaldi browser that will come installed.
However, understanding that so many on-board stimuli can lead to unavoidable distractions for the person behind the wheel, not all functions will be available while the vehicle is moving.
And for those that do, which are those that are, for example, on the passenger's screen -as long as the sensors recognize that there is someone occupying that seat-,
Mercedes-Benz
provided a system that makes it impossible for the driver to see what the person who is playing is playing. has by his side.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024
In terms of sound,
the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be able to equip a Burmester 4D Surround system with up to 17 speakers
, guaranteeing an enveloping experience in the style of the best movie theaters.
But that's not all: it also promises the possibility of synchronizing the audio with the interior lighting, which can be altered according to the rhythm of the music or the content being played.
Of course, the customization possibilities will be extensive at all levels, starting with the driver's dashboard itself, which will be able to choose how you want to see the information presented on the screen: with the speedometer and rev counter under a classic sphere design or a sportier option, with details in red and other slightly more radical choices, in tune with that style.
But in this sense, perhaps the most interesting thing is
the appeal to artificial intelligence so that the car itself recognizes the "routines" of the passengers
, as defined by the brand itself, and thus configure the passenger compartment according to the time of day or the weather conditions.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024
In this way, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class might not need assistance to regulate the ambient lighting itself, for example, or to know what temperature the driver likes his heated seat based on how cold it is outside.
In tune, it also incorporates preset configuration programs to, for example, avoid or at least reduce the probability of motion sickness for its passengers, based on a series of actions that adjust the recline of the seats, ventilation, ambient lighting and even music to meet your goal.
What else is known about the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The new generation of this range of the brand would reach the market under the name W214 and, although there is no official information, everything indicates that it
will say goodbye to 8-cylinder engines
: the offer would then be made up of 4 and 6-cylinder blocks in line.
Likewise, the offer of gasoline and diesel options is to be expected, and the support of some electrical system, in keeping with the latest movements in the market and the brand in particular.
It would not be surprising, then, the appearance of a hybrid and plug-in version
.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024
For this, the German house has the 4-cylinder M254 and OM654 engines, gasoline and diesel, respectively, which have a micro-hybrid system with 48 V electrical support to reach 275 HP of power and 400 Nm of torque for the first case. and 268 CV and 550 Nm for the second.
And the 6-cylinder M 256 and OM 656 are also available, which could reach 435 CV and 330 CV, respectively.
It would be logical, then, for
Mercedes-Benz to resort to other hybridization formats for its sportier models, the 53 and 63 AMG
, which could even be associated with a pair of electric motors to achieve the highest performance that a vehicle of these demands demands. such extreme characteristics, exceeding 600 CV and also reaching, why not, greater autonomy.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024
For now, what is expected is that the new E-Class increases its wheelbase compared to the current generation, launched in 2016, and that this opens up the possibility of having, for example, a pneumatic suspension system in the two axles, or even a system of steered rear wheels.
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