Premium car buyers who always loved the E-Class have another reason to cheer for, as this time around the German automaker, Mercedes Benz has launched the fifth generation E-Class with a long wheelbase at Rs 56.15 lakh (Ex showroom, Mumbai). The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a fine blend of interior as well as exterior appearance which is borrowed from the S-Class and C-Class sedans.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB launched at Rs 56.15 lakh
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB is available in petrol as well as diesel engine options. The current ones which are on offer are - E200 and E350d. The petrol version is powered by a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo unit which produces 182bhp of power and 300Nm of torque, while the diesel version comes with a 3.0 litre V6 engine that generates 255bhp of power and 620Nm of torque. This time around both the engines come mated to a 9G-tronic gearbox.
The German automaker has extended the car’s length by 185mm, thereby it now measures 5,063mm. As for wheelbase, it has been increased by 205mm, thereby now bringing it to 3,079mm. The additional length makes E-Class LWB the longest sedan in its segment after the Jaguar XF, while the longer wheelbase will mean more space for rear seat occupants. The diesel version gets adaptive suspension system with variable damping, which allows customers to raise the vehicle upto 25mm.
Speaking of features, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, reclining seats, 64-shades of ambient lighting and a 13-speaker Burmester music box. To complete its charm, the vehicle also comes with a panoramic sunroof. As for safety, the automaker has offered features like park-assist, 360-degree aerial-view cameras, parking sensors and seven airbags.
The ex-showroom Mumbai price for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is as follows:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E200 – Rs 56.15 lakh
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350d – Rs 69.47 lakh
