E-Class Standard Equipment
	- 5 head restraints, crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints in front, head restraints in rear can be lowered The crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraint system is designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries. NECK-PRO is fully integrated in the front head restraints and supports the head earlier in the event of a rear-end collision. If the sensors register a crash, they release a pre-tensioned spring that pushes the head restraints forwards and upwards. After deployment, the head restraints can be pushed back to their original position by hand. The rear seat head restraints can be returned to their original positions from the front of the vehicle by pressing a button.   - ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with HOLD function and hill start assist The integral ADAPTIVE BRAKE system improves ride comfort and safety by helping to execute critical braking manoeuvres with the ABS anti-lock braking system and making difficult driving situations easier with convenience functions. These include the HOLD function which acts like a parking brake and can be activated by briefly depressing the brake pedal (and is released again either by briefly depressing the accelerator pedal or by depressing the brake pedal briefly once again). The HOLD function then keeps the vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped at a light or in stop-and-go traffic. The hill-start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling back, or forwards unexpectedly, e.g. when pulling away on a slope and changing from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The "brake drying" function ensures that full braking power is available even under wet conditions. And with the "priming" programme the system reduces the response time of the brakes.   - Aero windscreen wipers with one-touch wiper function and rain sensor   - Anti-lock braking system (ABS)   - ATTENTION ASSIST The integral ADAPTIVE BRAKE system improves ride comfort and safety by helping to execute critical braking manoeuvres with the ABS anti-lock braking system and making difficult driving situations easier with convenience functions. These include the HOLD function which acts like a parking brake and can be activated by briefly depressing the brake pedal (and is released again either by briefly depressing the accelerator pedal or by depressing the brake pedal briefly once again). The HOLD function then keeps the vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped at a light or in stop-and-go traffic. The hill-start assist prevents the vehicle from rolling back, or forwards unexpectedly, e.g. when pulling away on a slope and changing from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The "brake drying" function ensures that full braking power is available even under wet conditions. And with the "priming" programme the system reduces the response time of the brakes.   - Belt tensioners with two-stage belt force limiters for driver and front passenger with PRE-SAFE® positioning function (in conjunction with memory package)   - Bi-Xenon light package (optional on the E 220 CDI) The light package consists of bi-xenon headlamps – which adjust lighting range and light distribution in accordance with prevailing conditions – and LED daytime driving lights, headlamp cleaning system and Adaptive Main Beam Assist. It features the following lighting functions: • Extra-urban mode with improved illumination of the road verges • Motorway mode with extended headlamp range that is activated in two steps • Enhanced fog lamps with improved illumination of the road verges • Active light function with far superior illumination of the road ahead when cornering • Cornering light function in main headlamp unit for better illumination of the road when turning and when taking bends at low speed • LED daytime driving lights to help other road users to spot the vehicle more easily The light package with Intelligent Light System and without Adaptive Main Beam Assist is part of the range of equipment of the AVANTGARDE design and equipment line.   - Brake Assist system (BAS) The Brake Assist can provide protection against accidents by recognising emergency braking situations based on the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed and then automatically builds up full braking power. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) then meters the braking power up to the slip threshold, which is how steering control is maintained. Once the driver releases the brake pedal, the automatic brake boosting is immediately terminated. - Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter with brake application The cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC functions enhance ride comfort and safety: simply press a button to set a travel speed which is then automatically adhered to. With SPEEDTRONIC it is possible to set a maximum speed, which for example can be useful when there are speed limits to observe   - DIRECT CONTROL   - EASY-PACK rear seat folding facility (1/3:2/3 split)   - Electronic immobiliser incl. ELCODE locking system with infrared remote control   - Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) with acceleration skid control (ASR)   - Front airbags with multi-stage deployment and sidebags for driver and front passenger, windowbags for all outside seats and kneebag for the driver   - Headlight Assist (automatic headlight activation)   - PARKTRONIC parking aid incl. Parking Guidance The PARKTRONIC electronic parking aid monitors the front and rear of the vehicle when manoeuvring by means of sensors and warns the driver if there is a risk of collision. If the system identifies an obstacle, it provides a visual signal. Should the distance drop below approx. 35 cm, a short warning sound is emitted. If the vehicle approaches even closer (to less than approx. 25 cm) a continuous signal is heard. PARKTRONIC uses this procedure to make parking safe, even with limited space available. Parking Guidance helps the driver, not only when parking, but also when looking for a parking space. Because the ultrasonic sensors measure the length of parking spaces parallel to the car automatically at vehicle speeds of 30 km/h or less. If a suitable space is found, Parking Guidance then provides precise directions regarding the correct steering angle as well as the turn-in and turn-back points.   - Power windows (4) with convenience control, obstruction sensor and PRE-SAFE® closing function.   - PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system PRE-SAFE® can recognise the risk of an accident early on and activate safety systems which can reduce the change of injury for vehicle occupants. To accomplish this PRE-SAFE® continually monitors the sensor data from the systems such as ESP® and BAS and identifies events such as noticeable understeering or oversteering and emergency stops. If a critical driving situation is detected, the systems can respond within fractions of a second. The electronic belt tensioners are activated, the electrically-adjustable seats (only in conjunction with memory package) is moved to a more favourable position for the event of a collision and the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof (option) are automatically closed.   - THERMOTRONIC multi-zone luxury automatic climate control Multi-zone luxury automatic climate control THERMOTRONIC (standard for V8 models) provides individual temperatures and a pleasant vehicle interior climate for driver, front passenger and vehicle rear. The system enables air to be directed in a targeted manner to the front seats, and via air vents in the B-pillars, to the vehicle rear, complemented by a compact booster located beneath the centre console. Rear-compartment passengers have a separate control panel at their disposal. In order to ensure an optimum climate at all times, sensors constantly monitor sunlight intensity and the humidity of the air drawn in. In addition, a combination or active charcoal filter stops dust and pollutants. Apart from this, automatic mode can be adjusted to individual wishes with the three climate modes DIFFUSE, MEDIUM and FOCUS.