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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB (long wheelbase) has officially launched in India, starting at Rs 78.50 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, pan-India). It comes in three variants: LWB E 200 at Rs 78.5 lakh, LWB E 220d at Rs 81.5 lakh, and LWB E 450 4MATIC at Rs 92.5 lakh. The base price is Rs 2.45 lakh higher than the previous model.
Design Features
The new E-Class features a sleek front with updated LED headlights, a larger grille with chrome accents, and the iconic Mercedes logo. The rear has wraparound LED tail lights and a chrome strip across the back, along with dual chrome exhaust tips.
Color Options
This sixth-generation E-Class is available in five colors: silver, grey, black, white, and blue.
Interior Highlights
Inside, buyers can choose between brown, beige, or black themes. The dashboard includes three screens: a 12.3-inch driver display, a 14.4-inch touchscreen, and another 12.3-inch screen for the front passenger. A camera is also mounted on the dashboard for video conferencing.
The center console features two armrests with storage and a wireless phone charger hidden under a sliding wooden panel. The rear seats can recline up to 36 degrees and have additional under-thigh support. The center seat folds down into an armrest with wireless charging and storage.
Notable interior features include electric sunblinds on the rear doors, a power-closing function for the rear doors, and a button to slide the front passenger seat forward for more legroom in the back.
Comfort and Technology
The car offers 4-zone automatic climate control, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, 64-color ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and memory functions for the front seats.
Safety Features
For safety, the E-Class is equipped with eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Engine Options
The new E-Class comes with three engine choices:
- A 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing 204 hp.
- A 2.0-litre diesel engine generating 197 hp.
- A 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine delivering 380 hp and 550 Nm of torque.
All engines come with an automatic transmission as standard and include a mild hybrid system.
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