With the 2017 E Class, Mercedes-Benz really has thought of everything.
Most of us know that Mercedes-Benz are among the safest vehicles on the road. This is due to the overwhelming amount of innovations Mercedes has brought to the automotive industry. Not only did Mercedes-Benz develop and patent the first automobile, but they also designed the first Four Wheel Independent Suspension, Safety Cage Crush Zones, and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) just to name a few. In fact Mercedes currently holds over 125,000 patents total. So it should come as no surprise that in 2002 Mercedes introduced the Pre-Safe system that helps the vehicle prepare for an accident before it happens.
Mercedes-Benz engineers are devoted to preparing for a moment they hope never occurs. Because of this, Mercedes often sets the standards that all automobiles eventually follow. With features such as Active Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assist, Pre Safe allows you to carry whatever precious cargo you may have safely from point A to point B. So with decades of engineering in every Mercedes-Benz vehicle it makes you wonder what they will think of next. What else could they possibly come up with to keep you safe? What about your hearing? That's right. Starting with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class, your ears will now be a whole lot safer.
New for 2017, your Mercedes-Benz will include Bio-Mechanical ear protection with it's already impressive list of safety features. By using its array of sensors and on-board gadgetry the 2017 E class will be able to detect a crash and along with seat belt pretensioning and Pre-Safe Brake, a sound will be emitted from the speakers that causes the stapedius muscle in your ear to contract. This automatic response by your body protects your sensitive eardrums from permanent damage. How cool is that? Also on the list for new tech is the Evasive Steering Assist which helps the driver with, you guessed it, evasive maneuvers in an emergency. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E class will also be among the first of the brand to have the pretty cool Car-to-X Communication which allows cars with the same feature to communicate with one another to help prevent collisions and to help support other autonomous functions.
Of course there will be a whole lot more to these cars other than their safety features. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class is, after all, a completely redesigned vehicle that takes it's styling cues from both it's little and big brother while still maintaining it's own pedigree among the pack. I have owned a W211 chassis, currently own a W212 chassis, and am looking forward to the fifth generation W213 chassis. I for one cannot wait for these cars to hit show room floors. However the 2016 models are out and as fun to drive as ever. If you haven't already done so, go to your local dealer and check one out. I promise you won't be disappointed.
