Although it costs more than its peers, a combination of excellent driving dynamics, numerous safety and luxury features and high style make the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class one of our favorites.

• Pros

Sleek and dignified design inside and out, pleasing blend of ride and handling, powerful V8 engines, sophisticated safety features, all-wheel drive available on both sedans and wagons.

• What's New for 2007

Most of the changes to the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class relate to engine upgrades. Last year's E500 model is gone, and in its place is the 382-horsepower E550. Mercedes' AMG division has also renamed last year's E55 AMG as the E63 AMG in light of its more powerful 507-hp V8 engine. Additionally, there's an improved version of the diesel-fueled E320; called Bluetec, it promises reduced tailpipe emissions. Rounding out the changes are updated front-end styling, the addition of the PreSafe anticipatory safety system (from the S-Class), improved adaptive lighting, a new sport package and a few extra standard features that were previously optional.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 10 -way power passenger seat
• 10 -way power driver seat
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leather/suede
• Sport front seats
• Rear Seats
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 4 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Front seatback storage
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Four zone climate control
• Trunk light
• Wood trim on center console
• Wood trim on dash
• Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings for 3 drivers
• Memorized settings 1
• Memorized settings includes steering wheel
• In Car Entertainment
• Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
• Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
• 12 total speakers
• 420 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in dash-CD , CD-controller stereo
• Speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input
• 1 subwoofer(s)
• Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
• Multi-CD located in dash
• Telematics
• TeleAid telecommunications service
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Rear defogger
• Power glass sunroof
• Remote sunroof operation
• Tires and Wheels
• Painted alloy wheels
• 18 x 9.0 in. wheels
• 265/35R Z tires
• Performance tires
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn signal mirrors
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Pre-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system