Mercedes-Benz's new long-wheelbase E-Class launches: first to feature an AI cockpit developed by a Chinese team
The 2026 long-wheelbase E-Class has launched, becoming the first to feature an AI smart cockpit developed by a Chinese team. The virtual assistant wakes up in as little as 0.25 seconds, and multi-zone interaction recognition and positioning accuracy reaches 98%. The new cockpit supports voiceprint recognition (up to 6 user voiceprints stored per account), a scenario assistant with 11 types of trigger conditions and 15 types of execution actions, and newly adds Huawei HiCar connectivity; the in-car Amap navigation frame rate has been increased to 60 fps. The new car comes in three models: the E 300 L Huiyin Edition at 423,800 yuan, the Liujin Edition at 466,800 yuan, and the Xingbo Edition at 509,800 yuan. The cockpit supports quarterly major-version OTA upgrades.
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According to Mercedes-Benz, the upgraded virtual assistant supports operating on-screen buttons and text via voice, and can also open and close third-party multimedia apps and search for and select audio and video content. Mercedes-Benz says the virtual assistant wakes up in as little as 0.25 seconds, with 98% accuracy in multi-zone interaction recognition and localization.
Voiceprint recognition can be used to distinguish between different family members. Each account can store the voiceprints of up to 6 users, and the virtual assistant can build memory boards for different users, record their respective preferences, and provide recommendations combined with information such as weather and time.
The new cockpit also adds a scenario assistant. Users can choose combinations from 11 types of trigger conditions and 15 types of execution actions to customize vehicle usage scenarios. The in-car interface supports viewing the status of doors, windows, etc. through a 3D car model, and operating windows and sunshades. The navigation bar and shortcut bar cards can be adjusted freely, and apps such as multimedia and calls can also be displayed in small windows.
In terms of phone connectivity, the new car adds Huawei HiCar. After a HiCar-supported phone is paired for the first time, it can automatically reconnect the next time the user gets in the car, and users can also operate HiCar apps through the Xiaoyi voice assistant. Mercedes-Benz says the frame rate of the in-car Amap navigation has been increased to 60 frames per second.
Mercedes-Benz says the all-new AI smart cockpit supports quarterly major-version OTA upgrades and will be gradually equipped on more gasoline and pure electric models in the future.
The 2026 model-year long-wheelbase E-Class launches three models in total. Among them, the E 300 L Huiyin Edition is priced at 423,800 yuan, the Liujin Edition at 466,800 yuan, and the Xingbo Edition at 509,800 yuan.