Mercedes-Benz E-Class

EXTERIOR

The Mercedes-Benz E–Class exteriors feature a new front bumper with chrome trim and air intake with diamond mesh in black finish. The high performance headlamps with LED and daytime running lights, radiator trim with chrome surround, and the integral Mercedes Star get the spontaneous attention and a marvelous image.

The side profile features skirts in body paint, chrome inserts and window weather strips in polished aluminum, and the 17” 5-spoke light alloy wheels leave an elegant stance. The rear profile features the bumper with inserts in black-diffuse look finish in chrome, exhaust system two tailpipes integrated to the rear bumper and LED taillights with crystal look, and the Mercedes Star leaves a grand image on the road.

INTERIOR

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class interiors feature new sports seats with electric adjust and sporty backrest curvature, giving perfect posture to all occupants. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class features ARTICO leather upholstery for the seats in black and macchiato beige, three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel in Nappa leather with steering-mounted touchpad and the dashboard provided with ARTICO leather in top-stitching.

The comfort features include the three-zone thermotronic climate control system , the superior quality infotainment system with 13 high-performance loud speakers surround the sound system and 12.3” high-resolution media display, and the 64-colour ambient lighting system.

The rear seats are provided with reclining feature with comfort headrest and extra legroom for high comfort of all the occupants.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in two variants. The E-200 variant comes with a 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 184 PS of power at 5500 rpm and torque of 300 Nm at 1200-1400 rpm. The E-350d diesel version has a 6-cylinder engine with 2987 cc, power output of 258 PS at 3400 RPM and torque output of of 620 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm. The transmission system features 9GTRONIC transmission system that can skip individual gears, allowing for multiple downshifts for racing performance.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class mileage of the petrol version ranges at 12 kmpl and that of the diesel version ranges at 14.2 kmpl in standard driving conditions. The mileage factors are enhanced with efficient performance of the engine and the 9G-TRONIC transmission system. On an average, a mileage of 10 kmpl can be expected from the petrol version and up to 13 kmpl from the diesel version.

The performance characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are enhanced with the highly-responsive engine, the advanced technology 9G-TRNOIC transmission system and the sports steering wheel. The smooth acceleration can take the vehicle from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.5 seconds in the petrol version and 6.6 seconds diesel version. The suspension system features a multi-chamber suspension system with a continuously-variable damper and automatic lowering of suspension system at high speeds with reduced aerodynamic drag, delivering a perfect driving experience over all surface conditions.

BRAKING AND SAFETY

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class specifications include disc brakes on all wheels and the electronic stability program that prevents skidding during cornering at high speeds. The safety features offered include total seven airbags for surround protection of the occupants. The attention assist system can detect any signs of drowsiness, and create audio and video alerts for the driver. The adaptive LED brake lights flash a red warning signal in case of emergency braking and helps reduce reaction time for the drivers of the following vehicles.

CONCLUSION

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a marvelous on-road image with superb dimensional features and high-performance parameters. The luxurious interiors with advanced comfort and utility features make it a superb selection as a luxury car.