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Motorbeam is reporting that Mercedes Benz has introduced a special edition of its E-Class model to celebrate 125 years of the automotive Innovation (their way of saying 125 years of existence). The special edition E-Class features Vario bag, an accessory offered otherwise which mounts on the rear of the front seats with stowage for books, files and small items. The special edition also has illuminated door panels and is available  [ Read More ]

About 100,000 AUTO BILD magazine readers have voted the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class the best-looking car in the world. The E-Class Sedan was the overall winner while the E-Class Coupé grabbed top spot in the “Coupé and Cabriolet” category.

Apart from looking good, a unique combination of driving assistance systems have gone into the E Class (these may fetch more awards in future). Among them are features such as drowsiness detection, Adaptive Highbeam Assist and the DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control system which plays an important role in helping to prevent rear-end collisions.

E-Class trademarks such as long-distance comfort, use of high-quality materials and the perfect ergonomics are retained. The best part however is the car’s long term value. Some independent analysts say that the new E-Class will have a miniscule depreciation value and will offer the best value retention in its class.

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The new Mercedes Benz E-Class will arrive in India this year, sources tell us. The new E-Class is waiting to be released, but not until Mercedes has finished selling the remaining stock of the present E-Class which is now out as a special edition.