2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is set to debut at expected price of over Rs 80 lakh
Mercedes-Benz India break cover of the much-anticipated E-Class, a sedan that has consistently been a bestseller. Since the German automaker entered the Indian market in the 1990s, despite experiencing various ups and downs, the E-Class has consistently been a leader in its segment. The all-new V214 E-Class, a long-wheelbase sedan, is set to make its official debut in October ensuring comfort to its owners.
Design elements
Mercedes-Benz has refined the iconic E-Class design, presenting it with pristine exteriors which is perfectly tailored to suit the taste of every buyer. The front grille is adorned with additional chrome embellishments, consisting of numerous three-pointed stars. The new E-Class boasts sleeker LED headlight clusters, a broad front fascia, and strong character lines on the hood, delivering a subtle yet commanding road presence.
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The side profile of the new E-Class epitomizes the fusion of classic design with modern principles. The sedan’s length of over 5 meters is evident, showcasing its substantial size that echoes a Maybach-like structure, particularly with the classy rear quarter window glass. For added robustness, the E-Class is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels.
At the rear, the E-Class captivates with star-shaped LED tail lamps and a radiant chrome strip that extends above the lights. An additional touch of chrome accentuates the lower part of the rear bumper, a detail likely to delight many Indian consumers.
Interior
Entering the cabin, the cockpit like cabin evokes the feel of a spaceship from a science fiction film. Since the EQS’s introduction, Mercedes-Benz have been anticipating whether the E-Class would feature the superscreen combination, and it has arrived. The new luxury sedan has a 14.4-inch central infotainment system complemented by a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger.
The high-resolution displays in E-Class are comparable to an LED TV that includes digital air conditioning vents with savable settings, a 17-speaker 730 W Burmester sound system, a selfie camera for photos and videos, a panoramic sunroof, four-zone climate control, and wireless phone chargers for both front and rear passengers.
The rear seats are equipped with advanced features and comfort. The seats provides comfort, particularly with the extended thigh support from the 40 mm longer seat squab. The E-Class also features a Chauffeur Package, allowing rear passengers to electrically adjust the front passenger seat for increased legroom. A key feature of a sedan is ample boot space, and the E-Class maintains this strength with 510 litres of luggage capacity.
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The E-Class continues with options for both petrol and diesel engines and 2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivers 201 bhp and 320 Nm, reaching a top speed of 233 km/h. The diesel variant produces 194 bhp and 440 Nm of torque. Both engines are equipped with an integrated mild hybrid system providing an additional 23 bhp and 205 Nm and are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The E-Class is set to compete with its traditional adversaries, the BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6 and is expected to be priced at a premium of 83 lakh, which is 15 lakh more than the Audi A6, priced between Rs 66.26 lakh and Rs 70.79 lakh.
