The E-Class range continues to expand! Caught testing in Germany, the car is lightly disguised, with only the headlights and tailgate obscured, suggesting it’s practically ready to enter production.

Expect to see the current crop of engines carried over, including a 6.3-litre V8 for the E63 AMG model with an output of around 500bhp. The E-Class estate is looking to shake off its conservative image, and with pioneering technology shared with the S-Class and sportier lines the E-Class is set to be the new benchmark family wagon when it goes on sale towards the end of the year. Expect prices to start at around £30,000