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May 28, 2024

2024 Mercedes Benz E

Arriving in the U.S. later this year, the new E-class features massive screens, pulsating lighting, and relaxation functions in its plush and futuristic cabin. In advance of the unveiling of the new

Arriving in the U.S. later this year, the new E-class features massive screens, pulsating lighting, and relaxation functions in its plush and futuristic cabin.

In advance of the unveiling of the new sixth-generation 2024 E-class, Mercedes-Benz gave us a preview of what to expect—at least from the interior. The cockpit appears to be an evolution of the striking Hyperscreen found in the EQS sedan, with the digital instrument panel protruding above. It's accentuated by colored ambient lighting strips that encircle the dash and doors to reinforce the futuristic styling.

Lurking underneath all of it is an abundance of new technology intended to enhance comfort, entertainment, and productivity. The new E-class uses the latest third-generation MBUX infotainment system, which could be thought of as a precursor to the MB.OS architecture that is due in a few years.

As is the case with the EQS, the E-class dash can be optioned with an additional display for the front passenger. This allows the passenger to enjoy streaming content and games without distracting the driver. Cameras track the driver's eye movements and if they drift over to the passenger screen, the content is obscured. Mercedes calls it image filtering.

When parked, the driver can make use of the many entertainment options. These include games such as Angry Birds, social media on TikTok, and a Vivaldi web browser. If you're more about productivity, you can use Zoom to join meetings and there's a built-in video and selfie camera atop the dash. Data transfer will also be helped by 5G connectivity.

On the audio front, if you opt for the top Burmester premium audio, the interior ambient lighting can put on a light show for you. You'll get either pulsing illumination that matches with the beat or smoother color transitions for more low-key music. We think it's a fun novelty, but it may get tiring at night.

In regards to relaxation, the existing Energizing Comfort system gets a clever addition. The system combines seat-massage functions with climate control, interior fragrances, music, and on-screen graphics to set specific moods. A new feature will pair the system with wearable monitors to detect stress levels and can activate relaxation and breath coaching to get you back to a more blissful state.

Another new feature is something Mercedes calls routines. Users can select from several templates that can automatically activate seat heaters at a certain temperature along with the interior lighting. There's even a Date Night routine that will set the mood with rose-colored lighting and your favorite slow jams. You also have the ability to create your own routines. In the future, Mercedes plans to include AI-generated routines based on your particular habits.

Combined with the long list of tech features that already exist, these new features increase the wow factor, but don't represent the kind of transformation we expect from the forthcoming MB.OS system. It should nonetheless delight owners and passengers with its newest comfort and entertainment options.

Mercedes says that the 2024 E-class will go on sale in the U.S. later this year, so we expect to see more of the new sedan revealed within the next few months.

With a background in design and open-wheel racing, Mark Takahashi got his foot in the door as an art director on car and motorcycle magazines. He parlayed that into a career as an automotive journalist and has reviewed thousands of vehicles over the past few decades.

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