Although the Mercedes-Benz portfolio today includes so many cars that even a fanboy would find it difficult to recall them all, there’s one car that is the bread & butter of the brand. Or, as the company says, the “heart of the brand”. With over 14 million Saloon and Estate models delivered since 1946, the E-Class is the best-selling model series in the history of Mercedes-Benz.
The E-Class lineup has received updates in terms of design, technology and powertrains. The updated lineup includes the AMG E 53 4Matic+ and plug-in hybrid variants too.
The styling updates are pretty obvious and are in line with the latest Mercedes design language. The designers have taken a careful approach by keeping the updates rather subtle. The new E-Class doesn’t look aggressive in any way and there are no sharp or chiseled lines; it’s all about smooth curves and business looks.
The new AMG E 53 tries its best to look sporty with Night Package but at the end of the day, it’s an E-Class and it’s okay for it not look aggressive.
It rides on 19-inch aerodynamically optimized wheels as standard while the buyers can opt for 20-inch ones. As the name suggests, the aforementioned Night Package gets high-gloss black styling elements.
The entry-level model is now the Avantgarde Line with a central star at the front for the first time. There’s also a generous application of chrome.
The new E-Class features all-LED headlamps as standard, while Multibeam LED headlamps with Ultra Range high beam are available as an option.
The rear-end too has just the right amount of updates with a new bumper, split taillamps and a new boot lid. The taillamp detailing has also been revised for all variants. Sadly, the exhaust tips you see here are just fake inserts. The AMG E 53 has real ones though.
Three new paint colors for the E-Class as part of the model refresh go by the names High-Tech Silver, Graphite Grey Metallic and Mojave Silver.
If you have been following the latest Mercedes-Benz model updates, the interior of the new E-Class doesn’t surprise you. The MBUX system with 2 x 10.25-inch screens is standard while the buyers can go for 2 x 12.3-inch displays. Part of the update includes a new steering wheel available in three versions: as an all-leather steering wheel, in a wood-leather combination and in a supersport version. Of course, the AMG variant gets a Performance steering wheel as standard.
There are several options for the leather too; these include Artico man-made leather and Nappa leather. Other materials to choose from include open-pore silver ash wood, burr walnut fondant, brushed aluminium and aluminium with a carbon grain.
The AMG E 53 variants get sports seats in black Artico man-made leather with Dinamica microfibre, red contrast stitching, red seat belts, and generous carbon accents. These models also get AMG Ride Control+ air suspension.
As you’d expect, the new E-Class is loaded with endless driver assistance and safety technologies. Depending on the variants or options, these include capacitive hands-off detection for the steering wheel, Active Steering Assist, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Stop-and-Go Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist – now also with exit warning, and Parking Package with 360° camera.
Part of the Energizing Comfort Control is a new program called PowerNap, available for plug-in hybrid variants. It apparently is useful when taking a break from driving at a rest area or when charging the battery en route. The program has three phases – falling asleep, sleeping, waking – and is claimed to enhance the performance of the driver.
A total of 7 models are available as PHEVs (diesel and petrol, Saloon and Estate, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive). The lineup of petrol engines will cover a range from 115 kW (156 hp) to 270 kW (367 hp), while the spectrum of diesel vehicles spans from 118 kW (160 hp) to 243 kW (330 hp).
For the first time, the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder M 254 petrol engine is combined with a 48-volt onboard electrical system. The second-generation integrated starter-generator (ISG) produces up to 15 kW (20 hp) of additional output and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft) more torque. The 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder M 256 petrol engine is also coupled with an ISG. The engine lineup is rounded off by the OM 656 and OM 654 diesel mills.
The big daddy of the lineup is, of course, the AMG E 53 4Matic+, available in both Sedan and Estate body styles. It is powered by a 3.0-litre (2,999 cc) in-line 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with an electric compressor. The ICE puts out 320 kW (435 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 520 Nm (383.5 lb-ft) of torque between 1,800 and 5,800 rpm. The EQ Boost delivers an additional 16 kW (22 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque.
An AMG Speedshift 9G TCT sends power to all four wheels via 4Matic+ fully variable AWD system. The sedan is claimed to sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), which can be raised to 270 km/h (168 mph) with AMG Driver’s Package.
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