This new model comes in four variants i.e, E 250, E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, E 350 and E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. The E-Class is perfectly tuned for comfort and luxury. This luxury sedan is loaded with safety features such as airbags, start/stop buttons, and brake drying devices and many other in which Mercedes-Benz is a pioneer.
Powertrain & Performance
The new Mercedes-Benz E-class comes with 4 variants E 250, E250 CDI BlueEfficiency, E 350 and E 350 CDI BlueEfficiency variants. The E250 comes with 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine which produces 204 bhp of power at 6100 rpm while the E250 CDI is equipped with 2.2-litre 1-4 diesel engine which pumps out 201 bhp of power at 4200 rpm. The E350 has a 3.5-litre petrol engine, which is produces 272 bhp of power at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 355 Nm at 4500 rpm. Whereas the E350 CDI has a 3.0L V6 diesel engine which generates 228 bhp of power at 3800 rpm and a torque of 540 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz has set a benchmark in engine and structural technology. The Mercedes Benz E-Series gets a 7-speed automatic transmission as standard for E250, E 350 and E 350 CDI Blueefficiency while the E 250 CDI Blue Efficiency comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The engines are quick and smooth.
The E-Class sedan has a smooth suspension that glides over uneven terrain due to the front four-link suspension with McPherson Struts, an anti-dive stabiliser, and gas dampers. The rear suspension assembly is a multi-link independent suspension that gives good stability to this rear-wheel-drive sedan.
Build & Styling
The E-Class sedan has a more upright front bumper that has a more prominent V shape and the Avantgarde spec has three bar grille. The Avantgarde trim has LED daylight lamps. The tyres look glued due to the cars planted ground clearance. The four headlamps give the Benz a more edgy look. The engineering of the car is a true blend of technology and style. The body of the car is a combination of steel and aluminium that makes the car lighter, and a composite of glass fibre and plastic. The E350 is claimed to be the toughest of the lot made ever.
The E-Class's cabin epitomises world class luxury. The E350 has beige interiors that have shades of brown. The upright dashboards, well placed and easy to use controls of the car, COMAND, a single knob scroll through on-screen menus, separate displays for Parktronics and trip computer, fully powered electric lumbar support seats, parking sensors, and paddleshift are just a few of the many enchanting features of the E-Class. The backseat offers comfortable seating for three adults. However, tall passengers may fall short of thigh room and leg room.
The E-Class is equipped with all the latest technology of safety features and that one that needs the most attention is the Attention Assist system which detects and warns a sleepy driver. With more airbags, the standard features of the new Benz include central locking, anti-lock braking system, engine immobilizer, remote keyless entry, child-safety door locks, seatbelts, collapsible steering, and well-placed crumple zones.