Dear 001,
I think you guys have the best auto website in the world.
I had a chance to see the inside of 2009 E-Class although I was not allowed to photograph it.
I think your readers will apppreciate this insight...
The headlamps have a sharp edge design, looks like some of the drawings. The lamps will not be round/oval any more.
The interior is without gearstick, as the S, R and ML class, so I guess it only will be delivered with automatic transmission.
There is a small wheel (control knob) like the S-class, (and BMW 5-series) for using the navi and other adjustment in the menu.
There is a new Distronic display and night view assist.
Some of it was covered inside also, so it is hard to say, but the dash design looks a bit like the S-class.
Interior quality/switchgear is more expensive looking than the current generation car.
The new E-Class will be presented in Frankfurt 2009, and will be on the marked as a year 2010 model.
Best regards to all the Spy fans,
Mercedes Mole