The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB (long wheel base) has launched with BS 6 compliant petrol and the diesel engines. The LWB E-Class now also comes in two new variants; Expression & Exclusive.
The E200 petrol features the M264 engine 1991cc putting out 197 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque and goes from 0 to 100 kph in 8 seconds flat. The E220d comes with the OM654 1950 cc 4 cylinder diesel engine that develops 194 horses and 400 Nm of torque. It goes from 0 to 100 7.3 seconds. Both engines come mated to a 9G Tronic nine speed automatic gearbox.
The updates to the E-Class are not restricted to the power plant alone. The plush interior trim that was one available only on the E350d is now standard across all variants of the E-Class. This includes vertical stitching on the seats, floor carpet and upper dashboard color in ARTICO contrast along with velour floor mats.
The Exclusive variant gets a host of standard features. These include the wide screen cockpit comprising of a 12.3 inch screen for the instrument cluster with three themes, 590 W Burmester sound system with 13 speakers, wireless charging for rear passengers, and rear touch screen to control vehicle functions from the rear.
Safety features include 7 airbags, PRE-Safe, ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, Parking Pilot with Active Park Assist and Adaptive brake lights.
Service packages for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB start at Rs. 67,800.
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB prices (ex showroom)
- E200 Expression: Rs. 57.50 lakh
- E200 Exclusive: Rs. 61.50 lakh
- E220d Expression: Rs. 58.50 lakh
- E220d Exclusive: Rs. 62.50 lakh