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    Power to stir your soul, and soothe your conscience

    E-Class engines balance assertive power with respect for the environment. Gasoline-powered 268-hp V-6 and 382-hp V-8 engines engage their alternator and power steering pump only as needed, reducing fuel use. A BlueTEC clean diesel V-6 generates massive torque yet emits fewer greenhouse gases than comparable gasoline engines.

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    Seven smooth speeds, sporty paddle shifters

    The world's first 7-speed automatic transmission combines efficient cruising with crisp response that continually adapts to your driving style. An elegantly simple electronic selector and standard paddle shifters allow full control of gear changes without taking a hand from the steering wheel.

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    Suspensions that adapt, for comfort with control

    E-Class suspensions master both comfort and confidence. E350 models feature AGILITY CONTROL, an innovation that adjusts the damping in response to the road surface. Semi-active AIRMATIC suspension with Adaptive Damping is standard on E550 models. Both systems are tuned for supple control on Luxury models, while Sport models emphasize crisper handling.

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    Braking that's more secure, and more convenient

    Lift off the accelerator quickly and Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs, for more immediate response when you hit the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying gently applies the brakes periodically, to sweep away water build-up. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make stop-and-go traffic a little easier.[*1]

Daytime Running Lamps

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Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

382-hp V-8 engines

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The dual overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve E550 V-8 generates 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of peak torque, with an exceptional 75% of that torque on tap at just 1,000 rpm. To help reduce engine weight while increasing durability, the engine block is diecast from aluminum with a solid bed plate, an ideal construction for performance and durability A dual-stage intake and continuously variable timing of both its intake and exhaust valves adds to its efficiency while helping reduce its emissions.

Sport Sedans

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Distinctive wheels and body detailing set apart the E-Class Sport Sedans. Up front, a bold 3-bar grille and standard LED Daytime Running Lamps present an aggressively sporty first impression. The sport-tuned suspension gives it a confident stance, set off by expressive sculpting of its bumpers and side sills. Countless details inside the cabin, from its 3-spoke steering wheel and instrumentation to its trim choices, express its more performance-focused character.

AGILITY CONTROL

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Engineered specifically for performance driving, AGILITY CONTROL automatically adjusts the individual shock absorbers based on the road surface and the driver's current driving style. Valving inside each shock absorber automatically firms up during stronger body motions for sharper handling feedback and stability, and reduces the damping rates during gentler motions for a smoother, more composed ride.

AIRMATIC

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For the ideal balance of control and comfort, the AIRMATIC semi-active suspension employs electronically controlled air springs. Every time a wheel moves up or down, the system automatically selects one of four damping profiles for each spring-strut. Sport and Comfort modes let drivers match the handling character to their mood. Automatic 4-wheel level control adapts for additional cargo or passengers, and lowers the car at higher speeds for improved aerodynamics.

taillamps

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Not only brighter than traditional incandescent bulbs, LED technology also delivers quicker illumination of the brake lamps. By offering drivers behind you more time to react, their stopping distance may be reduced by several feet, which could make a critical difference in a panic stop.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio with SiriusXM Traffic

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SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers 130+ channels of premium digital entertainment, from news, talk and sports to commercial-free music from every genre. Enjoy live broadcasts of the biggest NFL®, NCAA®, NHL® and NBA® teams, plus 150+ college sports teams. While you listen, SiriusXM Traffic keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps your vehicle's navigation system find the fastest route based on real-time traffic.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

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With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Active Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course,and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver continues to drift, it can apply the brake to a single rear wheel to help guide the car back into its lane.

268-hp V-6

3.5L V-6 engine
The dual overhead cam (DOHC) gasoline V-6 in the E350 Sedan is both efficient and exhilarating. It commands 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of peak torque to keep your adrenaline flowing. Continuously variable timing of both the intake and exhaust valves coupled with a dual-stage intake manifold helps the V-6 provide 100% of its peak torque from 2,400-5,000 rpm, ensuring immediate response with every throttle input.

4-wheel Electronic Traction System

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For optimum traction, even in slippery conditions, 4MATIC all-wheel drive incorporates our advanced 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4-ETS can help get you going even if three wheels lose their grip. Sensors at each wheel monitor traction based on wheel speeds. If one or more wheels start to slip, 4-ETS individually brakes the slipping wheels to maintain the flow of torque to the wheels with grip. Even if only one wheel has grip, 4-ETS can help get you going and stay in control.

Luxury Sedans

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Elegant wheels and a crisp, chrome-plated 4-bar rendering of the classic Mercedes-Benz grille convey the refined aura of an E-Class Luxury Sedan. Refined cabin appointments present countless technological advances with a style evoking the deep E-Class heritage.

7-speed automatic transmission

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The industry's first 7-speed automatic remains one of the most versatile transmissions on the road. A wider range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for smooth cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic monitors your driving style and adjusts its shift points to match, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish.

Active Blind Spot Assist

Active Blind Spot Assist
Above approximately 20 mph, Active Blind Spot Assist can alert you to some unseen vehicles in the next lane. If radar sensors in the rear bumper detect a vehicle in the "blind spot" area to either side, an indicator lights up in the appropriate side mirror. If you activate a turn signal while a vehicle is detected, a warning sounds. And if you disregard the alerts and begin changing lanes, advanced active technology can apply the brake to a single rear wheel, to help guide the car back into its lane.

BlueTEC clean diesel V-6

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BlueTEC clean diesel technology is the state of the art for all 50 states. The 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 delivers 210 hp, a massive 400 lb-ft of torque, and acceleration on par with many gasoline V-8s. Mercedes-Benz, pioneer of the original diesel car, has reinvented it without the noise, odor and emissions of old. By injecting a solution called AdBlue® into the exhaust, BlueTEC reduces smog-causing NOx to harmless nitrogen and water vapor. And with better highway mpg than some 4-cylinders and hybrids, if offers a cruising range of over 600 miles.

paddle shifters

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A pair of paddles strategically positioned behind the upper steering-wheel spokes allows you to manually upshift and downshift the 7-speed automatic transmission with just a flick of your fingers.

DISTRONIC PLUS

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This advanced, radar-based cruise control monitors the vehicle ahead and adjusts your speed to help maintain a chosen following distance. It can even bring the car to a halt if it senses stopped traffic, then resume automatically. Should the car ahead slow or stop suddenly, the PRE-SAFE Brake system can automatically engage up to 40% of available braking power and issue an audiovisual alarm. If you still haven't applied the brakes within 0.6 seconds of a calculated impact, it automatically applies full braking to act as an electronic crumple zone.
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1. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake maintenance, and tire and road conditions. ESP, 4-ETS, ABS and Brake Assist do not operate when the differential locks are engaged.