2020 E-Class Sedan Interior
Mercedes has always excelled at giving its customers fantastic interiors, and the E-Class certainly carries on with the tradition. There's something about a timeless and streamlined interior that brings a car together perfectly, and Merc has done just that with the inside of its midsize luxury sedan. The inside ties together modern, digital elements and classic high-quality materials and the finished product is a near-faultless cabin. It's a spacious oasis of luxury, rivaling an S-Class for opulence while boasting a spacious cabin few will find fault with. The plethora of features available cater to all needs, but even the base offering is hard to fault.
2020 E-Class Sedan Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Seating for five in a generously proportioned cabin is the standard for the E-Class sedan. Ome rivals may offer incrementally more space in some metrics, but the 37.3 and 38.2 inches of headroom, front and rear, is more than ample for even taller adults, while corresponding legroom of 41.7 and 36.2 inches is plentiful. The seats are comfortable and easy to climb into and out of, while standard power front seats with memory and lumbar adjustment make it a cinch for anyone to get comfortable. Visibility is generally clear, but the E-Class is a large machine, and rearward visibility is somewhat hampered by a relatively narrow rear windscreen aperture. The seats are plush yet supportive, however, and whether it's on a commute or going cross-country, their comfort is nearly unrivaled.
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Interior Dimensions:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Trims | E350 Sedan | E350 4MATIC Sedan | E450 4MATIC Sedan |
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Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Headroom Front Seat | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. |
Headroom Back Seat | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. |
Legroom Front Seat | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
Legroom Back Seat | 35.8 in. | 35.8 in. | 35.8 in. |
Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. |
Shoulder Room Rear | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
An abundance of customization awaits anyone kitting out the interior of an E-Class with no fewer than 15 combinations of color and fabric type for the upholstery and five choices of dash insert. MB-Tex simulated leather is standard at no additional cost, with colors including flat black and a range of combinations such as Black/Nut Brown, Black/Macchiato Beige, and Nut Brown/Espresso Brown. $1,620 gets you genuine leather, available in only three combinations of plain black, Nut Brown/Black, or Macchiato Beige/Black, while Nappa leather will cost $2,990. The most premium of offerings falls under the 'designo' umbrella, priced at $4,900, you can choose from Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa leather or Macchiato Beige/Saddle Brown Nappa leather, but we'd rather save a few dollars and spend $2,990 on Macchiato Beige and Yacht Blue Nappa instead.
From there, five trim inserts can be selected from, including Natural Grain Brown Ash wood, Burl Walnut, Natural Grain Black Ash, Brown Ash, and the $1,200 option of designo Black Piano Lacquer "Flowing Lines" wood.
2020 E-Class Sedan Trunk and Cargo Space
Though many praises can be sung about the interior space available for passengers, the E-Class has limited trunk space and is outperformed in this category by both the A6 and the 5 Series. The E-Class offers 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space, which to be fair, can fit a set of golf clubs or a travel set of suitcases, but still falls slightly behind the A6's 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space and is obliterated by the BMW's 18.7 cubic feet of real estate on offer. It's not a totally unhappy ending for the Merc, though, with foldable rear seats able to come to the rescue in a pinch. In terms of general cargo space, the E-Class possesses an adequately-sized glovebox and deep door pockets for keys, phones and the like. A fairly large center console also adds some extra storage space to the inside of the sedan, while cupholders are available throughout the cabin.
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Cargo Dimensions:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Trims | E350 Sedan | E350 4MATIC Sedan | E450 4MATIC Sedan |
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Trunk Volume | 13.1 cu. ft. | 13.1 cu. ft. | 13.1 cu. ft. |
2020 E-Class Sedan Infotainment and Features
Features
The E-Class offers enough standard features to get by and this is emphasized by the long list of convenience and comfort-focused characteristics of the luxury sedan. That being said, rivals offer more standard-fit features than the Merc, and, if you want a full-house, you're going to pay for it. Keyless features are found in abundance here and include proximity entry, keyless entry, and push-button start. A leather multifunction steering wheel is a standard offering, as well as multi-way power-adjustable front seats with memory and lumbar support, optionally upgraded to include heating, ventilation, and massage functionality. Dual-zone climate control and 64-color ambient lighting add to a luxurious atmosphere that is rounded off nicely by a power tilt-and-slide sunroof. The optional Premium Package offers a host of additional features including wireless charging, a digital instrument cluster, and heated front seats. Driver assists are a strong point for the E-Class, with standard fare including driver attention warning, a rearview camera, and car-to-X communication, while the optional list includes semi-autonomous functionality in the way of the Distronic adaptive cruise control system and a number of collision avoidance measures.
Infotainment
As the world progresses into a more technological environment, manufacturers are expected to stay ahead of the curve. Mercedes has managed to hang on to the digital trend and the E-Class offers a 12.3-inch COMAND central display and can be controlled either by steering wheel buttons, the rotary dial, and the touchpad. A voice control system is also standard and navigation comes standard along with free updates for three years. The typical array of infotainment features can be found in the E-Class including two USB ports, Bluetooth and full smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can enjoy your Frank Sinatra collection through a 13-speaker Burmester sound system as standard, or optionally via the 23-speaker Burmester sound system for extra clarity. It's not quite as fluid as the latest MBUX system found in other models, but as far as the COMAND interface goes, this is pretty good.