Well, as much as the MB enthusiasts will protest, I can't help but notice the frontal similarities to the Lexus GS, especially in terms of the lights. Also, it seems like the entire front will be a mix of the GS and Cadillac CTS.
Looks like MB's purposely making the E-class very squarish and 'rigid' looking so as to further differentiate it from the next CLS which will obviously maintain it's curvy-oso style. Well I guess people won't criticise MB for making the E-class a scale-down S-class, it's definitely going to be a stand-out within the MB line-up and also a stand-out within the E/5er/A6/etc category in terms of its design.