Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
The latest iteration of this upmarket load-lugger puts the emphasis on technology and fuel efficiency On sale Autumn Price from £55,000 (est)
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PARK IT! In markets where the law permits its use, the E-Class Estate will offer a driverless valet parking feature – as seen on the flagship S-Class luxury saloon.
AMONG THOSE IN the antiques trade, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate has long been a favoured workhorse. But while this new model will no doubt prove adept at lugging valuable curios around, it’s not stuck in the past.
Quite the opposite, in fact. From nose to tail, it bristles with technology, and it needs to. After all, a brand new BMW 5 Series Touring rival is just around the corner, and there’s strong competition from the Audi A6 Avant, too.