The distinctive athletic look the E-Class presents, isn’t merely a matter of aesthetics. The dynamic lines that flow outward, the elegant spoiler edges in the lower area and the bumper's broad air intake play crucial roles in improving handling as well as minimizing fuel consumption and noise levels. At Mercedes-Benz aerodynamics has always been a top priority and for the new E-Class state-of-the-art development and testing processes were employed to further reduce aerodynamic drag, enhance active and perceptual safety, and improve aero-acoustics.

The efforts have paid off spectacularly; resulting in an impressive drag coefficient of 0.25, making the new E-Class is the world's most aerodynamic standard-production saloon in this market segment

Another contribution to relaxed driving comes from the newly-developed, standard-fit DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system. The shock absorbers automatically adapt to the driving situation. The improved damping effect and stabilisation of the vehicle are particularly valuable on poor road surfaces.

The Direct-Steer system offers a more direct steering ratio, reducing the need for great steering movements at large steering angles, for instance when parking or in tight curves. Direct-Steer is standard in the models with V6 engines.