All-new E-Class available in E 200, E 220d and E 450 4Matic variants; production on go at Mercedes-Benz’s Chakan plant
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the sixth-gen E-Class LWB (V214) in India with prices starting at ₹78.5 lakh. Deliveries for the E 200 are to begin this week, with E 220d deliveries expected around Diwali and E 450 deliveries by mid-November.
- New E-Class LWB starts at ₹2.5 lakh more than its predecessor
- Top-mod E 450 gets 381hp, 3.0 liter turbo; 0 to100km/hr in 4.5sec
- India-specific suspension and safety tweaks included
Mercedes E-Class LWB: Price & Rivals
| Variant | Starting Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| E 200 Petrol | ₹78.5 Lakh |
| E 220d Diesel | ₹81.5 Lakh |
| E 450 4Matic | ₹92.5 Lakh |
The new E-Class is priced ₹2.5 lakh higher than its predecessor and ₹5.6 lakh more than its rival, the BMW 5 Series (₹72.9 lakh). The BMW 5 Series is the only other long-wheelbase model in this segment, but it comes in a single top-spec M Sport petrol variant.
Mercedes E-Class LWB: Engine & Powertrain
The range-top Mercedes E 450 is powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine generating 381hp and 500Nm, with a 0-100kph time of 4.5 seconds. Two 2.0-litre V4 other engines are also available: the 204hp E 200 turbo-petrol and the 197hp E 220d diesel. All engine variants carry a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering an extra 23hp and 205Nm. Only the E 450 comes with Mercedes’s standard 4Matic AWD, while the others have RWD.
Mercedes E-Class LWB: Exterior Features
The new E-Class Long-Wheel-Base comes with refreshed exterior styling as 13mm taller and 14mm longer than its predecessor. The front-end design is inspired by Mercedes’ EQ range, with a large chrome grille flaunting a 3D logo surrounded by smaller three-pointed stars and a gloss black panel surrounding the grille.
The sides carry S-Class-inspired flush door handles and 18-inch wheels. At the rear, the sedan features new LED tail lamps with a tri-arrow pattern along with serene chrome accents on the front, rear bumpers, and side panels.
Mercedes E-Class LWB: Interior Highlights.
Inside, the new E-Class LWB presents iconic rear passenger comfort. The rear seats recline up to 36° with extendable thigh support, neck pillows, sun blinds for the quarter glass and electrically operated blinds controlled via the infotainment system.
The car boasts the iconic German Mercedes Superscreen layout, featuring a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch passenger display, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The cabin also offers a 730W, 17-speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system, while an optional Chauffeur package is available.
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Mercedes E-Class LWB: India-Specific Tweaks
Mercedes claims the steel spring suspension with a selective damping system has been “fine-tuned” for Indian roads. The brand adds that this India-specific LWB E-Class has been tested in markets like Spain and Germany for emissions and crash test purposes.
In safety, besides the now standard Level 2 ADAS, the new E-Class LWB is the first made-in-India Mercedes-Benz to have a front Centre airbag with 8 airbags in total. The Active Brake Assist system is now standard and can be modified to match the customer’s preference, rather than going back to default on every start.