2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class doesn’t just represent a mid-cycle facelift, it’s taken the luxury sedan a rung higher on the automotive ladder. As well as a new face and slightly revised tail, the 2014 E offers cutting-edge safety features scheduled for the next generation of S-Class.

Dual cameras positioned near the rearview mirror work in harmony with radar and sound sensors to create a multi-dimensional image of what’s going on around the car in a 360? sweep. It can measure the speed and direction of moving objects while assessing the potential risks. The central “”””brain”””” can then apply the brakes or steering to avoid accidents; or mitigate them, at least.
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This technology is used on items like Active Lane Keeping, that can gently brake the wheels on one side of the car to return you to your lane if oncoming traffic is sensed: doing so by moving the steering would apparently spook the driver too much. And there’s the option of full parking assistance that only requires you to identify a space and select gears.

The captain of a nuclear submarine would love this kind of technology. And the great thing is, it never gets drowsy or distracted. In fact, the E-Class can also keep the driver alert with its improved Attention Assist that now works across a wider speed range, with its sensitivity adjusted by the user.

For the US market, the 2014 E-Class will be offered either in Luxury or Sport trim, although the range and permutations allow an almost made-to-measure car.

Luxury brings a traditional grille and hood ornament; Sport puts a large three-pointed star in the center of the grille.