SPYSHOTS: Next-generation W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – a baby S-Class on the inside?

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The next-generation W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been sighted, and this time our spy photographers have managed to get a peek at the interior. Just like the C-Class, it looks like all the next generation Mercedes-Benz cars are getting a massive uplift in interior quality because just look at that – it’s a variation of the stunning interior in the W222 S-Class!

The entire dashboard has a massive piece of wood sweeping across it, with four air-con vents in the middle. Unlike the S-Class, there’s no clock in the middle of the dash – it along with the climate controls have been moved down to a panel below. This means the trim running across the bottom of the wood trim is a single piece instead of being interrupted by the climate control buttons like in the S-Class.

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Above the big expanse of wood is a COMAND screen that follows the more integrated design of the S-Class, installed in a single large binnacle together with instrument cluster, instead of being a floating tablet like seen in recent Mercedes-Benz cars. At first we thought every car other than the S-Class would get the tablet design since the M-Class facelift (now called GLE) and CLS-Class facelift adopted that design as well.

Looks like while the W205 C-Class is a baby S-Class on the outside, the E-Class will be a baby S-Class on the inside! What do you think of the new E-Class interior?

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Comments

  • Semi-Value (Member) on Dec 01, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    the exterior looks like its going to have a similar design language to the s-class and c-class…i hope it would turn out sleeker than the c-class

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    • Maserati(Official) on Dec 02, 2014 at 9:52 am

      This car will wipe out the BMW. Mercedes give 4 year warranty. BMW only gives 2 year warranty because after the 2nd year, all their electronics go haywire and you will be spending a bomb repairing it. That is why BMW so scared to give more than 2 year warranty.

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      • Euro Five on Dec 02, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Those rotational air con vents design are the best. It gives out the best directional blow especially in our hot climate.

        thats how air con vents should be.

        retro and effective

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      • Bob_B78 on Dec 02, 2014 at 1:38 pm

        The truth is current E class is already more beautiful than 5 series, yet you dont see them as much as 5 series.
        The truth always hurts and the truth is:
        5 series is better to drive than E class

        I personally like the E class but I also enjoyed driving. If given the chance I would probably end up with a 5 series.

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        • Berjaya Suxxs just like Cardiff on Dec 02, 2014 at 5:40 pm

          More beautiful ? I disagree.. the current E class cabin quality is VERY PLASTICKY and looks cheap. the idrive looks like a 50sen coin and the Screen is way too small. The dashboard material quality is only comparable to Nissan at best.

          Current E class is no where near the BMW’s

          I suggest you get better acquainted with both, if you havent by now

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          • 5suxkLikeU on Dec 11, 2014 at 1:08 pm

            I am wondering what car are u driving now? Please share?

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          • wulala on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:18 pm

            I’ve personally driven both, 528i M sport and a W212 E class. Interior wise the 5 series isn’t even close to the E class.

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    • weeee on Dec 02, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Can see all the Ah Pek and Pak Cik very excited now!!!

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    • Aaron on Dec 02, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Fire all the men su li designers, lazy bump all the car look the same what the fuKK.

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    • Sam Loo Ori on Dec 02, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Lexus ES is lightyears better than this ah pek kwai tai car.

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  • daniel on Dec 01, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    No creativity can be observed. Even the tacho & speedo dials are similar to the W205…

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  • THE DOOMS DAY FOR BMW WHEN THIS WILL BEAT THE 5 SERIES…

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    • weeee on Dec 02, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Can’t even fight with A6 want to take on 5 series, tan the real wanker.

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      • Sam Loo Ori on Dec 02, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        Can’t even fight with camry 2.0GX want to take on Lexus ES, weeeanker

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  • seancorr (Member) on Dec 01, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Much needed….the current E looks dated inside and the clock in the middle of the dash right now looks like for uncles….

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  • weeee on Dec 02, 2014 at 12:01 am

    wow merc stepping up the luxury in the mid-sized exec class. Nice!

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Dec 02, 2014 at 8:33 am

    It looks good inside so far. The tach & gauges look manual rather than a full digital one. And the exterior looks excellent. Very elegant.

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    • Semi-Value (Member) on Dec 02, 2014 at 9:03 am

      i wonder how you manage to see any of the exterior

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  • The position of the The tach & gauges is too upright..

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  • german car loverr aka Jian on Dec 02, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Honestly i always prefered the A6 and 5er compared to the E Class but this W213 and W212 exterior and interor design makes me wanna puke! W211 all day for me

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  • Livmad on Dec 02, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Boring interior design theme. Not creative enough. Would prefer the old skool..

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  • I love the current interior design language of Merc. look at the GT, i can say its opulent. Merc has got their mojo back they have lost sometime like 15 years ago

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  • Jimmy on Dec 02, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Please do not strip off luxurious goodies in Malaysian market.
    Many people may not notice the details.
    Appreciate what you have achieved now and further improve.
    Do not go backward, like the 1st batch of current Camry, jual mahal / arrogant.
    Once it is launched, it is a bit late to give comment. Plan properly.

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    • For Mercedes-Benz,the specs for local market is a lot more better than overseas.

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  • Guys planning to get the E300 bluetec hybrid which will probably be delivered by end of next year, honestly when do you guys think this w213 will launch in Mal as waiting a few more months wont kill me.

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