Description

Key Specifications

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Summary

Variants 

The 2021 E-Class long-wheelbase was launched on March 16, 2021. It comes in three variants – Expression, Exclusive and AMG Line. The Expression and Exclusive are available in the petrol and diesel powertrain options, while the AMG Line is limited to the E350d with a diesel powertrain.

Exterior 

The facelifted E-Class is now just over five metres in length hence has an extended wheelbase of 3,079 metres. It features new high-performance LED headlamps with DRLs as well as a reworked grille and bumpers. The car gets new tail lamps design with a chrome strip running across the boot. Additionally, there is a panoramic sunroof and 360-degree view cameras and a park pilot feature. The AMG line E 350d gets a revised grille, bumpers, side skirts, AMG specific 18-inch alloy wheels and air suspension. Mercedes is offering two new paint options – Selenite Grey and Designo Hyacinth Red alongside the existing paint choices such as Polar White, Obsidian Black, High-Tech Silver and Mojave Silver.

Interior 

The dashboard, centre console and door pads now come with new wood panel inserts. The updated E-Class now features Artico leather upholstery for seats, a 590W Burmester sound system, a new steering wheel, reclining rear seats with memory function and soft-closing doors. Mercedes-Benz now provides two 12.3-inch screens with MBUX and the latest Mercedes Me Connect in the E-Class facelift. The car also features wireless charging pads at the front and rear, 64 colours of ambient lighting, a tablet-like controller for the infotainment system placed in the rear armrest etc.

Performance 

The E200 gets a 1,991cc four-cylinder petrol engine which makes 194bhp and 320Nm torque while the E200d has a 1,950cc four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 192bhp and 400Nm torque. Lastly, the AMG Line E350d variant features a 2,925cc inline six-cylinder diesel engine generating 282bhp and 600Nm torque. All three engines are paired with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.

Take on Mercedes-Benz E-Class

• Good Things
  • Rear seat experience – Pampering, long-wheelbase translates into a spacious cabin
  • Feature list – Mercedes-Benz has laid out a comprehensive feature list across both rows
  • Brilliant dashboard – Breathtaking dual displays for instrumentation/MBUX infotainment
  • Safety suite – Pre-safe tech ensures the safety of occupants before/during/after impact
  • Gearbox – Makes optimum use of the 320Nm torque, rarely feels like you need more punch

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Verdict

Everything that’s made it to the inside and outside for the 2021 update on the E-Class now gives it an edge in the segment. This is in addition to it being the longest vehicle in its class, with the largest amount of rear legroom on offer.