The Mercedes E-Class needs an update. The current-generation car debuted for the 2017 model year, and five years later, it’s ready for a thorough refresh. Previous spy shots haven’t revealed much, with a lot of the car covered in camouflage. The new spy pics are no different, but there are telltale signs that this Mercedes E-Class test vehicle is a bit more special than what we’ve spotted before. This could be the AMG E53e plug-in hybrid.
The new spy shots show the sedan thoroughly disguised, but Mercedes-AMG features distinct design elements that are impossible to hide with camouflage and cladding. The most prominent AMG signs are at the front and rear, where the sedan sports the Panamericana grille, four exhaust pipes, and larger brakes. The car also appears to feature larger intake openings in the lower front bumper, though Mercedes does a good job hiding them, just like the rest of the vehicle.
