[The Beast]

Just spotted this article showing the next generation E-Class interior earlier today. TBH I haven't made up my mind yet on whether I like it.

I like the fact that the screen is not like an iPad stuck on the dash and judging by the interior quality of a C-Class loaner I recently had I think materials, fit and finish will be top notch... Not sure how that dual screen will look up close though.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/merc...erior/?ref=yfp

[Pavit]

Sorry just plain ugly... too many curves... layout makes no sense... I'd rather stick to the minimalist design approach of BMWs...

[AVIMAX]

If the new 5 ends up with a similar design as the new 7 (which I have to believe is likely), then I think the this E-class will have a more attractive interior. Right now I like the C-class better interior better than the 3-series even thought I still prefer the 3 series overall (exterior design and driving characteristics). I'm glad Mercedes went the way of the S-class with the media screen rather than the i-pad look of the C-class. Maybe this is an indication that the "i-pad look" trend is coming to an end?

[remmib]

Looks like the S-class I guess.

[Bbb34]

More discussion on the same subject.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1203490

[dbs600]

Originally Posted by Pavit

Sorry just plain ugly... too many curves... layout makes no sense... I'd rather stick to the minimalist design approach of BMWs...

Have you seen the new 2016 G12 7 Series?

It's as convoluted as it gets; front and rear doors don't even have continuity; weird.

New E-Class interior is far superior visually and aesthetically, unfortunate for BMW.

[M5Beast_NYC]

Seems a lot of car company.is going with the sleeker upward sloping center console. I think it looks good and very futuristic

[martin mustang]

Don’t like the missing gear stick like Range Rovers, I also think the iPad element is even worst here in fact look like my desk at work with 2 screens, maybe Merc aimed at the Laptop + main screen effect!
But need to see it in real I guess!

[ArchJR]

All of the design choices here seem ideal for the E-class and its customer base, distinguishing the E-class as a luxury cabin and not driver-focused.

Fortunately the standard sound system sticks with black speaker grills, reducing the obnoxious level of shiny - look at me I paid for an expensive sound system - metal with the Burmester system. (http://autotrends.my/wp-content/uplo...s-class_14.jpg) Sadly there does not appear to be an option for something less shiny and scratch/fingerprint prone than the black plastic on the center console. (The C-class is far better in this regard with the optional wood as the center console touch point in lieu of plastic.)

And there's that big hulking flat panel. I get it, this is technology marching forward. But there had to be a better way to integrate this. How about losing the vestigial shroud altogether? Or fading the edges to clear to emphasize the "floating" effect?

[The X Men]

The new E class interior will be a game changer for Mercedes, it just catapult itself above BMW and Audi as far as interior design. I believe the one piece screen for the gauge cluster and the info screen is an industrial first. BMW and Audi will have some catching up to do.

[fndrsn]

I think the interior looks fantastic, especially compared to the trash that's in the current generation! Hopefully the exterior won't be as painful to look at as most of their lineup

[lsturbointeg]

I like the steering wheel! Interior wise I kinda dig it!

[raddy]

I think it looks very attractive. It will play well to those who want a very luxurious interior. Mercedes does a nice job paying attention to little details when it comes to interior design.