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Mercedes E-class spied (2008)

By Ben Pulman

Spy shots

14 March 2008 12:36

These are the best shots yet of the new Mercedes E-class. Spotted testing on the streets of Germany this exec limo is shorn of most of its disguise. Only black tape covers the nose and tail. CAR has also snapped the E-class’s interior and the estate for the first time too, and both bodystyle will be available with as a diesel hybrid.

Mercedes E-class: the looks

Merc has replaced today’s quad headlamp look with CLS-style lights. The rest of the styling falls in line with Merc’s current line-up, becoming more angular, with flatter surfaces and sharper creases.

The wheelarches get the flared look that caused controversy on the current S-class. At the rear the lights are now split between the boywork and the boot.

Click 'Next' below to read about the Mercedes E-class's interior and engines