The fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was unveiled in 2016 at the North American International Auto Show.
It was a clear departure from the previous design language.

In the mid-’90s, Mercedes-Benz switched from a mono-bloc headlights design to a dual headlamp, which could be seen on the E-Class and it was used until 2016 with the launch of the fifth generation of the mid-size sedan of the German brand.

The front end underlined the business-class sedan status of the car. It boasted a different look for each design and equipment line. The base model featured the classic Mercedes-Benz grille with the star on the hood, as the Exclusive line. The Avantgarde and AMG Line models were identifiable by sports grille with a large badge in the middle. The broad shoulders over the rear wheel arches amplified the image of the car and, in the rear, the single-piece taillights featured a two-bar design.

Inside, the 2016 E-Class offered as an option two high-resolution displays, each with a wide diagonal of 12.3”, a first in that segment. Beneath the shared class cover, the two displays appeared as a widescreen, forming a single horizontal long display with the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. In addition, touch-sensitive control buttons (‘Touch Controls’) on the steering wheel made their first appearance in a car. Like a smartphone interface, they responded to horizontal and vertical swiping movements, allowing the driver to control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was launched with a choice of two engines: the E 200 with a four-cylinder gasoline unit and the E 220 d with an all-new four-cylinder diesel.