New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB launched, prices start at ₹78.5 lakh

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| Updated on: 09 Oct 2024, 13:24 pm

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This is the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class to arrive in the long-wheelbase version for the Indian market and is locally assembled at the Mercedes Chakan facility in Maharashtra.

This new Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the long-wheelbase is the second LWB introduced for the Indian market and comes locally assembled at the Mercedes Chakan facility in Maharashtra. The deliveries for the E220d variant will begin by this Diwali whereas the E450 4MATIC will be delivered by later this year.

The front of the limo now gets a bigger front, a larger grille with mini tri-point stars, redesigned LED headlamps and LED DRLs, The new grille is also surrounded by a chrome garnishing.

The new car gets redesigned LED headlamps and new signature LED DRLs which make the front look much sharper than before, There is a tiny Mercedes-Benz embossing visible on the edge of the DRL as well.

Also prominently visible at the sides ate the newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels, They're designed with a 5-spoke style and within each spoke are two more spokes.

The focus of the LWB variant of this car is the rear seat comfort. It comes with electronic adjustability and a maximum recline angle of up to 36-degrees. Additionally, the seats can rise up by 40 mm and there are is a provision of electrically operable sun blinds and soft headrests.

The sound system on offer is a a 730W 17-speaker Burmester 4D sound system. Over and above this, there is 64-colour ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless phone chargers, the front seats come with memory function and a powered tailgate is also part of the package.

Three huge screens span the width of the dashboard making up what German car maker calls the ‘Superscreen’. The main infotainment system is a large 14.4-inch display set in between the 12.3-inch passenger entertainment display and the 12.3-inch driver's information display.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB gets two engine options including a 2-litre petrol and a 2-litre diesel. Both come paired to a 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The petrol unit makes 194 bhp and 320 Nm torque with the help of a turbo and the diesel churns out 197 bhp and 400 Nm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz is locally assembling the E-Class at its Chakan facility.

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This new Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the long-wheelbase is the second LWB introduced for the Indian market and comes locally assembled at the Mercedes Chakan facility in Maharashtra. The deliveries for the E220d variant will begin by this Diwali whereas the E450 4MATIC will be delivered by later this year.

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The front of the limo now gets a bigger front, a larger grille with mini tri-point stars, redesigned LED headlamps and LED DRLs, The new grille is also surrounded by a chrome garnishing.

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The new car gets redesigned LED headlamps and new signature LED DRLs which make the front look much sharper than before, There is a tiny Mercedes-Benz embossing visible on the edge of the DRL as well.

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Looking the the profile of the car reveals the extended wheelbase of the E-Class. Prominently visible here also are the new 18-inch alloy wheels along with the flush-fitting door handles.

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At the back of the Benz are new LED tail-lights. These come with a tri-pointed star pattern as well reminding onlookers of the brand from a distance. There is chrome accents at the rear as well, positioned just where the character lines from either side of the profile end.

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Also prominently visible at the sides ate the newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels, They're designed with a 5-spoke style and within each spoke are two more spokes.

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The focus of the LWB variant of this car is the rear seat comfort. It comes with electronic adjustability and a maximum recline angle of up to 36-degrees. Additionally, the seats can rise up by 40 mm and there are is a provision of electrically operable sun blinds and soft headrests.

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The sound system on offer is a a 730W 17-speaker Burmester 4D sound system. Over and above this, there is 64-colour ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless phone chargers, the front seats come with memory function and a powered tailgate is also part of the package.

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Three huge screens span the width of the dashboard making up what German car maker calls the ‘Superscreen’. The main infotainment system is a large 14.4-inch display set in between the 12.3-inch passenger entertainment display and the 12.3-inch driver's information display.

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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB gets two engine options including a 2-litre petrol and a 2-litre diesel. Both come paired to a 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The petrol unit makes 194 bhp and 320 Nm torque with the help of a turbo and the diesel churns out 197 bhp and 400 Nm torque.

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The new-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB has been finally launched in India with prices starting at ₹78.5 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory) for the E200. The E-Class is the German luxury carmaker’s bestselling offering in India and the new-gen model elevates the comfort and luxury quotient even higher, making it closer than ever to the flagship S-Class. This is the second generation of the E-Class to arrive in the long-wheelbase version for the Indian market and is locally assembled at the automaker’s Chakan facility in Maharashtra.

Mercedes-Benz is also bringing E220d which is priced at ₹81.5 lakh ex-showroom and its deliveries will start by Diwali. Apart from this, Mercedes-Benz has also launched the E 450 to the lineup. It is priced at ₹92.5 lakh ex-showroom and bookings are open. The deliveries will start later this year. It is important to note that all prices are introductory.

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New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Design

The new-gen E-Class LWB gets an evolutionary design update. Its bolder front profile sports a larger grille with mini tri-pointed star inserts. The grille gets chrome surrounds, while the LED headlamps have been redesigned and get new signature LED DRLs, giving the front a sharper look. The profile shows off the extended wheelbase on the new E-Class LWB. There are new 18-inch alloy wheels, along with new flush-fitting door handles.

The rear sports new wraparound LED taillights with a tri-pointed star pattern. The bumper has been revised at either end with chrome accents for a premium look. The long-wheelbase sedan has five colour options: Obsidian Black, High Tech Silver, Graphite Grey, Polar White, and Nautic Blue.

Compared to its predecessor, the new E-Class LWB has grown longer by 17 mm, measuring 5092 mm, while the height has decreased by 2 mm to 1493 mm. The wheelbase has grown by 15 mm to 3094 mm.

New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Interior

The cabin sports major changes including the addition of the new Superscreen. The dashboard is now largely made up of three massive screens including a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 14.4-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch entertainment screen for the front passenger. The cabin uses premium and soft-touch materials extensively along with a generous use of leather upholstery. The cabin also gets a digital vent control system, which enables passengers to adjust airflow and direction using the touchscreen instead of manual controls.

Rear seat comfort takes precedence in the E-Class LWB with the seat electrically adjustable and can even rise up to 40 mm. The backrest is reclinable up to 36 degrees, while there are electrically operable sun blinds and soft headrests.

Other features include 64-colour ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless phone chargers, powered front seats come with memory function, a 730W 17-speaker Burmester 4D sound system, and a powered tailgate.

(From L-R) Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India & Lance Bennett, Vice President-Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India with the new E Class.

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(From L-R) Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India & Lance Bennett, Vice President-Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India with the new E Class.

New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Safety Features

The 2024 E-Class comes with multiple airbags as standard including a centre airbag that opens between the front passengers to safeguard the occupants in the event of a side collision. Other features include ABS with EBD, ESC, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and more. The new E-Class also gets advanced driver assistance systems including lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.

New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Engine Specifications

Powering the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB are the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines paired with the 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. The E 200 draws power from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol tuned for 194 bhp and 320 Nm. The E 220d uses a 2.0-litre diesel with 197 bhp and 400 Nm. Both engines will come paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Mercedes has dropped the six-cylinder engine options on the new E-Class.

New-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Rivals

The new E-Class LWB takes on the new-gen BMW 5 Series LWB that was launched earlier this year. It will also compete against the Audi A6 in the segment.

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First Published Date: 09 Oct 2024, 13:13 pm IST