2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior Design Leaked Ahead Of Official Reveal

We've already had a good look at the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' courtesy of official teaser images released by the automaker last month, but thanks to German mag Auto-Press we can now gaze upon its S-Class-inspired exterior ahead of its official unveilling at the Detroit Auto Show next week.

Sitting on a brand-new platform, the 2016 W213 E-Class uses the same MRA architecture as the C-Class and S-Class, but scaled to fit its 4.9 metre long dimensions.

4.9 metres? That's right, at 4923mm from bumper to bumper, the new E-Class measures 44mm longer than the soon-to-be-superseded W212. Wheelbase also grows, this time by a substantial 65mm to liberate more passenger room.