In last April we've seen the sophistication of digital
technology that's embedded on the new generation of BMW 7 Series. As a true
rival, Mercedes-Benz certainly doesn't want to miss the competition.
Interestingly, the car manufacturer that's often called as 'Mercy' doesn't show
off the sophistication of their flagship line, the S-Class, which is actually
equal to BMW 7 Series. Mercy prefers to show off the E-Class first.
Just like the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017
hasn't completed its design, but the sophistication of the technology inside
this car is claimed beyond what is owned by the last generation of S-Class
which is actually more expensive.
If the BMW 7 Series relies on the sophisticated car key
named BMW Display Key, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017 is more
interested in making user's smartphone as the car key. To open the door, you
only need to bring the smartphone to the car door handle. Yup, this system
relies on NFC connectivity, and when you've got in the car and put the smartphone
on the wireless charger on the dashboard, the engine will automatically turn
on.
Furthermore, we know that BMW offers automatic parking
feature also by utilizing its sophisticated car key. Well, here Mercy also
provides the same feature. The difference is, you will do it with the help of
smartphone. Yes, by utilizing the Remote Parking Pilot application and
Bluetooth connection, you can change the smartphone as a remote control to park
or remove the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017 from the garage.
The next advanced technology is the automatic steering. The
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017 will be equipped with semi-automatic steering
system. Simply put, this system will help you to drive, but you are still on
the back of the steering wheel. This system will try to keep the car's speed to
align with the other car that runs in front of it. This system will also notice
the left and right condition by analyzing a variety of existing structures,
ranging from the roadblocks up to the buildings.
The Cruise Control feature of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017
is also claimed to be smarter than other Mercy's cars. This system will remain
active even if you sped up to 200 km/h, and what makes it more interesting is
it can still work in traffic jam condition - just imagine how good it feels
when you don't have to step on the gas pedal and brake when you are stuck in
traffic jam. Furthermore, when passing through the streets at a certain speed
limit, the system will adjust the car's speed automatically based on
information taken from the navigation system.
Accompanying the two smart steering systems above is the
automatic braking system which can adapt to the road conditions. For example,
when there are some people crossing the road, the system will give a first
warning in the form of visual and sound, and then, when the brake pedal is
stepped on but it's not deep enough, the system will automatically solidify the
brake pedal.
In a scenario where the driver is negligent and keeps
stepping on the gas pedal, the system will brake automatically. In addition,
Mercy is also pinning Evasive Steering Assist feature to this car, the point is
when you swerve to avoid the pedestrian, the system will eject more torque so
that the maneuver can be done more effectively.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017 also proves that the cars in the
future can communicate with each other. Just by pressing one button, the driver
can monitor information about the barriers that may occur on the streets, such
as a car crash or breaking down.
This information is obtained from the cloud network which
collects the data from the cars that have similar communication system. For
example, when a car gets accident and its airbag is active, this information
will be sent to the cloud network. Furthermore, other cars that happened to be
in the vicinity of the crash location will receive the information so that the
drivers can take another route.
Is this communication system can only be enjoyed by the
owners of Mercy cars? No, because the automobile manufacturers from Germany are
reportedly working together to create standard communication system that can be
used by various brands. So, it's possible if in the future a Mercedes car will
get information about an accident from other car brands.
Last but not least is the car's lighting system. The
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017's headlights pack 84 small LED lights, each of them
can be controlled electronically - no physical movement of the bulbs or other
components. The larger number of LED lights will add the versatility of the
headlights, so that the pattern of blue light bursts can be adjusted to the
road conditions.
According to the plan, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017 will
be debuting at the car exhibition in the upcoming season, while the release is
expected to take place on next year.