The Active Multicontour Seat with NECK-PRO luxury head restraints allows effective adjustment to individual seating requirements, constantly adapts to the respective driving conditions, massages the back muscles and reduces the risk of injury in the event of an accident..

Depending on the steering angle, lateral acceleration and speed the air cushions in the seat side bolsters are tightened pneumatically in two stages such that optimum lateral support is guaranteed even when the driver is employing a very dynamic driving style. After the dynamic function is switched off the previously selected pressure in the side chambers is automatically reset symmetrically.

The Anti-Theft Protection package combines various items of equipment which help to protect the vehicle from break-ins, theft and unauthorised towing. It includes the EDW alarm system with tow-away protection and the interior monitoring system. An alarm sounds in case of theft or unauthorised entry into the vehicle as soon as the system is activated via the remote during locking.

Only with authorisation: The system triggers an alarm if an unauthorised person opens one of the vehicle doors, liftgate or bonnet. The alarm also sounds if the ignition lock is shorted/removed or the foot brake applied.

In case of movement: The tow-away protection function responds to a change in the position of the vehicle and can be deactivated – for example, if the car is being towed or loaded onto another vehicle

The finest materials and a touch of elegance – the Exclusive package adds extra refinement to the high-quality interior of the ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE equipment lines.

Equipment and appointments at a glance:

The optimised Driving Assistance package Plus makes an active contribution to safety in everyday driving situations. The functions proximity control, lane change control, blind spot warning and stopping distance optimisation are crucial factors for arriving safely.

Overview of equipment:

DISTRONIC PLUS with the new STEER CONTROL helps the driver to keep a preset distance to the vehicle travelling ahead or to maintain a selected desired speed. However, the system does not only measure the distance to the car in front, the new STEER CONTROL sub-function additionally uses the lane markings for orientation and helps the driver to stay in the lane.The necessary corrections are executed by the electric steering system, which provides feedback to the driver via the steering wheel and a steering wheel symbol in the instrument cluster for this purpose.

Active Blind Spot Assist uses radar and monitors the blind spot areas to the left, right and rear of the vehicle. If a vehicle is detected within the monitored range, a warning symbol is displayed in the driver's exterior mirror. Should the driver overlook the warning and start to change lanes, the ESP® system can intervene actively.

Active Lane Keeping Assist continuously registers the lane markings. Should the system identify that the vehicle is drifting over a line or markings in an uncontrolled manner, it can counter this with an active braking intervention The expanded system, which is used for the first time in the new generation of the E-Class, furthermore recognises additional dangers when crossing dotted lane markings and when passing as well as the oncoming traffic.

The forward-looking BAS PLUS Brake Assist has in the past already helped the driver in linear traffic in the event of impending rear-end collisions with vehicles travelling ahead or with stationary objects. The system is active at speeds of up to 250 km/h and provides the required brake force if the driver applies the brakes in an emergency situation. In the new E-Class the BAS PLUS function for the first time is expanded to include objects (Junction Assist) and pedestrians (pedestrian protection) crossing in front of the vehicle, which is of particular relevance in city traffic and at junctions. Crossing objects as well as stationary or slowly moving pedestrians in the area in front of the vehicle can be recognised by the system, which can then warn the driver and aid in an emergency brake application at speeds of up to 72 km/h.

The PRE-SAFE® brake can help prevent rear-end collisions. The system issues a warning to alert the driver if it detects the immediate risk of a rear-end collision. If the driver does not react, the system initiates autonomous partial braking 1.6 seconds before the calculated time of impact, decelerating the vehicle with around 40 percent of maximum braking power (4 m/s2). This provides another prompt for the driver to take action. Should the driver also fail to react to this haptic signal, the PRE-SAFE® brake will if necessary trigger an autonomous emergency stop. In the new generation of the E-Class the PRE-SAFE® brake is now also active when pedestrians are detected.

The expanded PRE-SAFE® PLUS cannot only recognise dangers ahead of the vehicle and initiate safety measures for the occupants, it can also react to potential dangers behind the vehicle. With PRE-SAFE® PLUS a radar sensor in the rear bumper detects objects with which a collision is imminent, and can initiate appropriate preventive measures such as locking the brakes. The system is rounded out with height-adjustable seat belt buckle extenders for the outer rear seat positions.They facilitate fastening the seat belts and ensure a safety-relevant pretensioning of the belts when the Pre-Safe® mechanisms are triggered in dangerous situations.

In the event of a collision, the Rear Seat Safety package can significantly reduce the risk of injury to passengers in the rear. The package includes sidebags as well as adaptive belt force limiters for the outer seat positions in the rear.

The KEYLESS-GO package provides even more convenience This electronic drive authorisation system enables the driver to get in the vehicle and start the engine without a vehicle key.

All the driver needs to do is carry the KEYLESS-GO transponder and pull the door handle. The car is started by simply pressing the start/stop button. The HANDS-FREE ACCESS convenience function makes loading and unloading the boot easier, by opening or closing the boot lid automatically when a sensor detects that the driver has placed his foot under the rear of the car.

With the Memory package the driver’s and front-passenger seat, steering column and exterior mirrors can be adjusted electrically to any position. This increases convenience when there is a frequent change of drivers. The individual settings for the driver's seat, the steering column and the exterior mirrors can be stored for up to three people . In addition, the package features 4-way lumbar support for the driver and front passenger. The front-passenger mirror swivels automatically downwards when reverse is engaged (parking position).

As soon as a driver selects a setting with the touch of a button, electric controls automatically set the seat, exterior mirrors and steering column back to the previously saved positions. Furthermore, if the PRE-SAFE® system is activated, the front passenger seat can be moved automatically into a more favourable crash position. If there is no collision, the seat is returned to its original position once the vehicle falls below critical thresholds.

In conjunction with the optional Active Multicontour Seats the PRE-SAFE® positioning function can spring into action: If the system detects a critical driving situation, the side bolsters of the seat cushion and the backrest are inflated to laterally secure driver and front passenger in place.

The Multicontour Seats take pressure off the spine and can be precisely adjusted to the ergonomic characteristics of the driver and the front passenger. To this end the pressure in the variable air chambers of the backrest side bolsters as well as of the backrest curvature in the lumbar area can be set. The control elements are located next to the seat cushion between the seat surface and the centre console.

The package also comprises the PRE-SAFE® positioning function that makes preventive protection measures for driver and front passenger possible. If PRE-SAFE® detects a critical situation, the side bolsters of the backrests are inflated, laterally securing driver and passenger in place. If no collision takes place, the Multicontour Seats are deflated again once certain critical thresholds are undercut.

The Parking package helps the driver in tight parking and manoeuvring situations and comes with an innovation: A 360-degree camera system displays the vehicle's surroundings from a bird's-eye perspective on the screen of the COMAND Online multimedia system. Monitoring all four sides of the vehicle makes it easier to judge all manoeuvring situations. During challenging off-road excursions it provides help with the visual display and can audibly and visually warn of obstacles in front of the vehicle and behind, thereby preventing damages during manoeuvring.

This includes:

The Smoker package provides a conveniently positioned ashtray and cigarette lighter in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter also serves as a 12 Volt socket. The package takes the place of the front stowage compartment.

The electrically operated rear roller sun blinds and the roller sun blinds in the rear doors protect the occupants against direct sunlight and as the result of their sunshade effect lower the temperature in the vehicle.

The rear roller sun blinds and optimised double sun visors protect the passengers from direct sunlight and reduce the temperature in the vehicle interior. The sun protection blinds for the rear doors also preserve the privacy of the vehicle occupants. Thanks to the perforations in the blind material, there is practically no reduction in visibility.

The automatic dimming function for the interior/exterior mirrors on the driver’s side help to enhance safety and comfort. The exterior mirrors can be completely folded in/out electrically from the comfort of the operating panel. Whether you’re negotiating narrow entries and exits, parking the car or going through an automatic car wash, this preventive mirror casing protection helps you to minimise repair costs.

Give your E-Class an even sportier look – with the optional Exterior Sports package. The lowered body, callipers on the front axle with Mercedes-Benz lettering and 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels lend your E-Class an exceptionally agile exterior appearance.

The equipment of the Exterior Sports package at a glance:

Provides stress-relieving convenience particularly on long journeys, haptic warning of unintended lane departures as well as visual and audible warning of vehicles in the blind spot: The innovative Lane Tracking Package includes Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist and significantly enhances safety in road traffic.

The Lane Keeping Assist feature warns the driver by means of a discreet vibration of the steering wheel as soon as he unintentionally drifts across the lane markings which have been registered by the system, and leaves the lane he is in. If, prior to crossing the lane, the indicator had been actuated or the steering wheel firmly turned, the system assumes that the lane change is intentional and does not react.

Blind Spot Assist helps the driver to avoid potentially critical situations by monitoring the areas to the left and right of the vehicle when changing lanes. If the system detects another vehicle within the monitoring range, a hazard warning triangle lights up in the corresponding exterior mirror.