One of the techiest, most powerful vehicles on the luxury market, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is simply a must-drive for Nashville car shoppers. With so many unique handling, styling, and feature options behind it, this newly redesigned powerhouse overshadows many of the most renowned premium vehicles. See how the new E-Class sets itself apart from luxury sedans, such as the Audi A6 and the BMW 528i, in the convenient spec chart below!
| FEATURES | Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS | AUDI A6 | BMW 528i |
| UNDER THE HOOD | |||
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission | 7-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Engine | Inline-4 2.0L Turbo | Inline-4 2.0L Turbo |
| 241 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 252 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 240 hp @ 5,000 rpm | |
| 273 lb-ft torque @ 1,300 – 4,000 rpm | 273 lb-ft torque @ 1,300 – 4,000 rpm | 260 lb-ft torque @ 1,600 rpm | |
| Suspension systems | DIRECT CONTROL Comfort- automatic dampening (Luxury) DIRECT CONTROL SPORT- automatic dampening and lowering (Sport) | Independent (front/rear) | Independent (front/rear) |
| Air Suspension | Opt. AIR BODY CONTROL | N/A | N/A |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Headlamps | Standard LED headlamps | Xenon plus | Xenon |
| Power-folding mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Taillamps | Single-piece LED | Two-piece LED | Two-piece with LED brake lights (can’t confirm) |
| Trunk storage space | 13.1 cubic feet and easier access | 14.1 cubic feet | 14.0 cubic feet |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | |||
| Car-to-X Communication | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Touch Control Buttons | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driving modes | 5 DYNAMIC SELECT control modes including Individual | 4 modes including Individual | 5 modes excluding individual |
| Headunit display | 12.3” high-resolution COMAND®® navigation | Optional 8” with navigation | 10.2” with navigation |
| Power adjust seats | Driver and Passenger | Driver only | Driver only |
| Split-folding rear seats | 40/20/40 | 60/40 | 60/40 |
| Ambient lighting | 64 lighting color choices | N/A | Ambience Lighting (but number of colors N/A) |
| Steering wheel | New 3-spoke design in leather with Touch Control Buttons | 3-spoke design in leather without Touch Control Buttons | 3-spoke design in leather without Touch Control Buttons |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |||
| Standard driver assistance systems | |||
| Active Brake Assist | S | N/A | N/A |
| Crosswind Assist | S | N/A | N/A |
| ATTENTION ASSIST®® | S | N/A | N/A |
| PRESAFE® | S | pre sense® basic | N/A |
| PRESAFE® Sound | S | N/A | N/A |
| Optional driver assistance systems | |||
| DRIVE PILOT® | |||
| •Distance Pilot DISTRONIC® | O | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| •Steering Pilot with Active Emergency Stop Assist and Active Lane Change Assist | O | N/A | N/A |
| •Speed Limit Pilot | O | N/A | Speed Limit info detects speed limits (but does not automatically adapt to them) |
| Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function | O | N/A | N/A |
| Evasive Steering Assist | O | N/A | N/A |
| Active Blind Spot Assist | O | Side assist | Active Blind Spot Detection |
| Active Lane Keeping Assist | O | active lane assist | Active Driving Assistant includes Lane Departure Warning |
| PRESAFE® PLUS | O | pre sense plus® | N/A |
| PRESAFE® Impulse Side | O | N/A | N/A |
| Parking Pilot | O | N/A | Park Distance Control (but will not execute parking maneuvers for your) |