Here Comes the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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New Delhi/ 11 Jan. Finally, Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled all the details on the 2017 E-Class, the company's middle-of-the-road sedan that slots between the high-volume C and the flagship S. The new E-Class takes another major step towards fully autonomous driving. It also enhances efficiency, safety and comfort, while reducing the stress level when driving and intensifies driving pleasure. Dynamite News brings for you the key features of the car.

Key Features

The new car is slightly longer than the one it replaces, measuring in at 193.8 inches, or about 1.7 inches longer than the predecessor. The wheelbase is increased by about 2.6 inches which means there is more space inside. The dashboard sees a pair of horizontal 12.3-inch LCD displays; one serves as the instrument cluster and the other the infotainment system.
 
There are also new Touch Control surfaces, located on the steering wheel, which like on a smartphone, respond precisely to horizontal and vertical swipe movements. This actually helps the driver the control the entire infotainment system without taking his/her hand off the wheel. 

E-Class is the recipient of an autonomous license called Drive Pilot and includes some autonomous modes. The adaptive cruise control known as Distronic allows the car to follow another vehicle at speeds of up to 209km/h. There is also an autonomous Steering Assist feature which also works up to 209km/h and finally there is the automatic lane changing for highway driving which is also part of the package.

The 2017 E-Class also comes with a remote parking function where the owners can control the car using an app. There is also a vehicle-to-object communication system that exchanges information via a built-in mobile-phone transponder with other vehicles that are appropriately equipped, giving drivers earlier warning about hazardous situations ahead that are not yet visible. Under the hood, there’s a 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder mill which is available in a bunch of Mercedes' products and this will be good enough to punch out 241bhp.