You've seen the exterior of the 2009 E-Class but what will the interior be like? Exclusive info..

Dear 001,

I think you guys have the best auto website in the world.

I had a chance to see the inside of 2009 E-Class although I was not allowed to photograph it.

I think your readers will apppreciate this insight...

The headlamps have a sharp edge design, looks like some of the drawings. The lamps will not be round/oval any more.

The interior is without gearstick, as the S, R and ML class, so I guess it only will be delivered with automatic transmission.

There is a small wheel (control knob) like the S-class, (and BMW 5-series) for using the navi and other adjustment in the menu.

There is a new Distronic display and night view assist.

Some of it was covered inside also, so it is hard to say, but the dash design looks a bit like the S-class.

Interior quality/switchgear is more expensive looking than the current generation car.

The new E-Class will be presented in Frankfurt 2009, and will be on the marked as a year 2010 model.

Best regards to all the Spy fans,

Mercedes Mole

Will_ - 3/18/2007 10:04:01 PM

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It's one guy's description based off of what he's seen on a prototype.

"I had a chance to see the inside of 2009 E-Class although I was not allowed to photograph it."

S4cabriofoxone - 3/18/2007 10:12:44 PM

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How do we know this isn't fabricated?

Agent001 - 3/18/2007 10:15:13 PM

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This info came from the person who photographed it and saw it in person...

001

EL34 - 3/18/2007 10:45:52 PM

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You can bet your britches the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be hightech and class leading like it is now.

I want this car and can't wait!!!

MBKing - 3/18/2007 10:54:25 PM

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dang a year is a long time though...can't wait to see less camo shots

AMGC55 - 3/19/2007 3:43:10 AM

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let me guess... its leather.. has lots of little buttons... a nav screen ... guages (that light up) ... a steering wheel *with a mercedes logo on it .... and SEATS .... am i close ?

S4cabriofoxone - 3/19/2007 10:18:20 AM

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LOL.

nvme - 3/19/2007 4:08:37 AM

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EL34 the new E-class will obviously be hightech, and will compete heavily for top rank in its class, but class leading today is a 5 series attribute, and it's my opinion that despite the fierce fight these to will give among others, the 5 series will remain king

S4cabriofoxone - 3/19/2007 10:21:00 AM

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"...but class leading today is a 5 series attribute, and it's my opinion that despite the fierce fight these to will give among others, the 5 series will remain king"

Key words there: "...it's my opinion..."

I like the 5 Series and love BMW, but it's MY OPNION that the 5 Series isn't the class-leader. The E shows a better balance between luxury and performance, catering its customers to a far better interior than the E60, but still maintaining its RWD performance attributes and sporty handling. It's also quite classy on the outside- I think it looks the most expensive in this class... therefore, it is.

Rupert - 3/19/2007 11:40:20 AM

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It can't be automatic only, what would the taxi drivers do? they don't want an auto...

Rupert - 3/19/2007 5:43:56 PM

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My comment is dumb or Mercedes' apparent decision is dumb?

MurderFaceM6 - 3/19/2007 12:50:12 PM

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Gorgeous as always.

Sedulous - 3/19/2007 6:16:20 PM

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We still can't prove he actually saw the E-class. Everything he said is obvious , like the COMAND system and the auto-transmission. Everything is just evolution, there is no detail that would make me think it was real.
it would have been better if he had snuck a photo in, then that'd be real proof.