It's one of the savviest cars on the road and chock-full of technology and advanced safety features. But beneath all that is a luxury car that easily beat the competition this year for luxury car sector.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class takes design cues from the other luxury sedans in the stable; it has the S-Class style dual screen integrated into the dash and the C-Class front grille.
But the interior also makes it a superb example of a business limo, with optional packages available across the range, including AMG Line, Active Comfort (with massaging seats) and Vision (with glass sunroof), plus new multibeam LED headlights in some models.
What has made headlines for the E-Class is the impressive safety features in it, including the near-autonomous driving system called Drive Pilot plus Crosswind Assist (that helps stabilise the sedan in strong winds); Active Lane Change Assist (by using the indicator, radars sense if it is clear to move and the car does it for you); Evasive Steering Assist (that avoids hitting pedestrians); Pre-Safe Sound (where a sound is emitted just before a crash to protect your eardrums); plus impressive self-parking systems.
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Read our full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review here.
Driven Car of the Year Awards winners
Driven Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Driven Compact Car of the Year: Holden Spark
Driven Small Car of the Year: Honda Civic
Driven Medium/Large Car of the Year: Skoda Superb
Driven Green Car of the Year: BMW 330e
Driven Luxury Car of the Year: Mercedes Benz E-Class
Driven Performance Car of the Year: BMW M2
Driven Small SUV of the Year: Kia Sportage
Driven Medium SUV of the Year: Volkswagen Tiguan
Driven Large SUV of the Year: Mazda CX-9
Driven Luxury SUV of the Year: Jaguar F-Pace
Driven Commercial Vehicle of the Year: Holden Colorado
Driven Bike of the Year: Yamaha MT-01