The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been in production since 1953 and features a range of executive cars in various engine and body configurations. From 1953-1994, the E-Class vehicles predecessors included W120, W110, W114, W115, W123, and W124. The Mercedes Benz E-Class first-generation automobiles were produced in 1993 and are now in their fifth generation. The fifth-generation, or W213, features a tighter surface, harder edges, curvier body style, and newer capabilities and driving technology.