Design and chassis
The W214 features a four-arm multi-link suspension setup at the front, while a five-link setup is positioned at the rear with Agility Control steel-sprung suspension and adjustable damping, which is standard on the mild hybrids. Ride height for plug-in hybrids is lowered by 15 mm. Air suspension is optional, as part of the Technology package, which adds Airmatic with continuously variable damping. Rear-wheel steering is optional, which now supports steering of up to 4.5 degrees, reducing the vehicle's turning circle by 90 cm. For RWD models, the turning circle is 10.8 m, and 11.1 m for AWD models. All-wheel steering is also available.[11][12] For the saloon model, its boot capacity is 540 L, though for the estate model boot space increases to 615 L.[13] With rear seats folded, boot space expands to 1675 L on the estate.
The vehicle's basis for chassis and bodywork is the rear-wheel drive based, Mercedes-Benz Modular Rear Architecture, a platform dedicated to making unibody-based vehicles that use either a mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Like other vehicles in this platform, the W214 combines high-strength steel and with aluminium.[14]
The vehicle retains its drag coefficient of 0.23 Cd, which would not have been possible if not for its headlights, which are joined by a black panel that connects the grille.[5]
Exterior
Retaining its three-box sedan shape, the front fascia features a black high-gloss insert in between the headlights and grille, which was inspired by the EQ range. According to the brand, the headlights are made to resemble eyebrows. Flush-fitting door handles, as seen on the EQE, EQS and S-Class are available. The taillights feature a three-pointed star motif design.[15]
Eleven colour options, consisting of Black, Polar White, Obsidian Black metallic, Graphite Gray metallic, Mojave Silver metallic, Lunar Blue metallic, Cirrus Silver metallic, Selenite Gray metallic, Cardinal Red metallic, Diamond White metallic, and Selenite Gray metallic are available.[16][17]
Features
The W214 is the first Mercedes-Benz non-EQ vehicle to utilize the MBUX Superscreen, a tri-screen setup which pairs dual-12.3 in screens with a 17.7 in screen to make what looks like a large screen.[18] The Superscreen features a selfie camera and is able to stream third-party apps such as Angry Birds, TikTok, Vivaldi, and Zoom. Additionally, if the driver looks at the screen, the device will automatically decrease its brightness. Active Ambient Lighting features a range of colours and brightnesses.[19] Because of the 23 mm size increase, kneeroom and legroom are increased by 10 mm and 17 mm, respectively.[19]
Standard features include 17- to 18-inch wheels, electrically folding mirrors and dimming rear view mirrors. The KEYLESS-GO smart key function, LED headlamps including integral LED daytime running lamps and Adaptive Highbeam Assist system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (upgradable to the Superscreen), and privacy glass for rear side windows and rear windscreen. The advanced driver-assistance features include Active Distance Assist, Active Brake Assist
