Mercedes-Benz has launched its first ever 'Made In India' BS VI complaint Long Wheelbase E-Class luxury business sedan for a starting price of Rs. 57.50 lakh. The new RHD version LWB E-Class comes in both petrol and diesel engine options. E-Class is available in E 200 & E 220 d in two new variants: Expression and Exclusive. The car was launched in the presence of Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. Prices are given below:
BS 6 LWB E-Class
Prices (ex-showroom)
Petrol
E 200 Expression
Rs. 57,50,000
E 200 Exclusive
Rs. 61,50,000
Diesel
E 220 d Expression
Rs. 58,50,000
E 220 d Exclusive
Rs. 62,50,000
The petrol variant of the LWB E-class - E200 (M264) features a 1,991cc engine that produces 197hp and a torque of 320Nm. It accelerates from 0-100kmph in 8 seconds. The diesel variant - E220d (OM654) comes with a 1,950 cc, in-line 4 cylinder engine that churns out 194hp and 400Nm of torque. The sedan can accelerate from 0 -100kmph in 7.3 seconds.
The interior of the new long wheelbase E-Class is equipped with features like intuitive rear touchpad, Burmester high-end surround sound system, widescreen digital cockpit that comes with a 12.3 inch instrument display and a rear wireless charger. Safety features include ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, full LED Headlamps, pre-safe, Parking Pilot with Active Parking Assist Parktronic and reversing camera, Adaptive brake lights, Dual front airbags, Front side airbags, Curtain airbags, knee bag for driver (7 overall).
BS 6 LWB E-CLASS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
E 200 (M264)
E 220 d (OM654)
No. of cylinders/arrangement
4/in-line
Total displacement in cc
1991
1950
Rated output in kW (hp) / rpm
145 (197)/5.800-6.100
143 (194) / 3800
Rated torque in Nm / rpm
300/1.600-4.000
400 / 1600-2800
Transmission
9G-TRONIC
Acceleration from 0-100 kmph in secs
8.0
7.3
Top speed in km/h
236
240
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