Well how has the new E-Class different beyond the obvious exterior changes?
Hidden from view are numerous upgrades to the structure of the car, including a new suspension, and a body that is 30 percent stronger. A whole host of safety-related upgrades are offered as well (more on that later). A new user-interface system for controlling multimedia and information systems is a huge improvement both in terms of usability and placement, and a larger screen is now standard too. Oh, and if the countless upgrades and 6,000,000 miles spent developing the new E-Class aren't enough to pique your interest, the price on the base E-Class has been dropped from $53,200 to $48,600 -- and it includes more standard equipment than the model it replaces too.