CAR OF THE WEEK. BENZ E-400 WAGON

2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz E-class wagon—with lineage stretching back to the W123-series cars of the late 1970s—has always exuded an understated classicism. It’s lower and sleeker than any crossover, yet the E wagon boasts an extra measure of practicality over the sedan, making it the perfect vehicle for dropping the progeny at Brown.

Performance and handling
ECO Start/Stop system: An ECO Start/Stop system automatically shuts off the engine at stoplights and other idle situations, to save fuel and reduce emissions. As soon as the driver lifts off the brake, the engine instantly restarts, for immediate acceleration response. The ECO Start/Stop system can also be shut off by the driver at any time.
3.0L V6 biturbo engine
4MATIC all-wheel drive
9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
Self-leveling rear air suspension
Air Body Control

Safety
Car-to-X Communication: In the future, cars will be able to communicate with each other over the airwaves. In the E-Class, the future starts today. With its industry-leading Car-to-X Communication, every new E-Class can automatically alert a central notification system of certain dangers, from detected wheelspin to the use of hazard flashers or even windshield wipers. The system can then alert other drivers with Car-to-X via in-dash displays or announcements, allowing precautions to be taken before reaching the hazard.

Active Brake Assist: Radar-based technology can alert you if you're approaching a vehicle ahead, or even some stationary objects, at a speed and distance that suggest a collision is likely. As soon as you start to brake, it can automatically provide an appropriate level of braking to help prevent a collision or reduce its severity. If you fail to respond, it can also initiate braking automatically at a range of driving speeds. The system can also detect and react to crossing pedestrians at typical city speeds.

Attention Assist
Crosswind Assist
Rearview Camera
Adaptive Braking Technology
Antilock Braking System
Smart key With Keyless-Start
Rain-sensing windshield wipers: Rain-sensing windshield wipers automatically adjust the intermittent wiper frequency based on the amount of rainfall.

Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse: Whenever the front wipers are on and you shift to Reverse, the E-Class Wagon's rear-window wiper automatically sweeps to clear your view out the back. The wiper can also be switched on to its intermittent setting at any time by the driver, and includes a washer.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist: Adaptive Highbeam Assist uses continuous input from a camera to automatically vary the range of your headlamps, based on the distance to oncoming vehicles and to those ahead of you. It's engineered to maximize road illumination without creating glare for other drivers.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function

Comfort & Convenience
Power front seats with memory

Dual-zone automatic climate control: Separate left and right temperature controls allow the driver and front passenger to enjoy personalized comfort. In addition to fully automatic or manual control of blower speed and airflow distribution, the system includes a dust and pollen filter that helps keep particles as small as 0.0002-inch from entering the cabin.

5 years of Mercedes-Benz mbrace Connect: Five years of mbrace Connect gives you remote access to your car from your smartphone or computer. The Mercedes me Mobile App puts Remote Start and numerous other conveniences on your phone. You can enjoy Local Search and more with an ever-evolving variety of in-vehicle apps. You can send destinations to your navigation system from your computer or phone. Even your car can reach out, with remote diagnostics and a direct connection to Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance.
Remote Start via Mercedes me Mobile App

EASY-FOLD 40/20/40-split 2nd-row seats

Power-folding side mirrors: The side mirrors can be folded in at the touch of a button, adding convenience when parked in tight quarters. You can also program the mirrors to fold automatically when you remote-lock the vehicle, then unfold upon unlocking
Keyless-Start
Power liftgate

Brake HOLD feature: Whether you're stuck in traffic or stopped on a hill, the HOLD feature lets you keep the brakes applied without your foot on the brake pedal. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, an additional press of the brake pedal activates the feature and illuminates a "HOLD" icon in the instrument cluster, letting you know you can relax your foot. The brake lamps stay illuminated while the car remains braked. When you're ready to move, just press the accelerator to release the feature and go

Heated and ventilated front seats

Heated steering wheel

KEYLESS-GO: A leap in ease and efficiency pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, KEYLESS-GO lets you unlock, start and drive away without removing the SmartKey from your pocket or purse. You can lock and unlock the doors with a touch of the exterior handles, and start the engine by stepping on the brake pedal and pushing the KEYLESS-START button on the dash.

Audio & Entertainment
COMAND system with touchpad controller

12.3-inch high-resolution central display

3-spoke steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons

Design
"Sensual purity" of design

Sensual, sculptural cabin design

All-LED exterior lighting

Panorama roof: Offering both 1st- and 2nd-row passengers sweeping skyward views, this fully functional glass sunroof features a large panel that can either tilt up for ventilation or slide back for an open-air feeling. An interior power sunshade lets you adjust the amount of sunlight entering the cabin

19-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels

Wood/leather steering wheel.