Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a D-segment luxury sedan that has been around since 1953. It sits above the C-Class sedan and has a more luxurious and refined styling compared to the modern, sporty design of the C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class received a facelift in 2021 and is available as completely knocked-down (CKD) locally assembled units in Malaysia. It goes against other luxury cars such as the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Volvo S90.

General Information

Variants

There are two variants of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Malaysia. They are the Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde Line and Mercedes-Benz E 300 AMG Line. 

Pricing

The price of a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Malaysia starts from RM330,240 for the Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde Line and RM378,929 for the E 300 AMG Line.

Colors Available

There are six colors available on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. They are Polar White, Cavansite Blue, High-tech Silver, Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey, and Graphite Grey.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Basic Features

Interior

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is classy and comfortable with impressive design features. The thing that stands out in the E-Class is the Widescreen Cockpit, which consists of two 12.3-inch screens - with one being the instrument cluster and the other being the infotainment display. It also has a multifunction sports steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, THERMOTRONIC  automatic climate control, ambient lighting, electrical adjustable front seats with memory function, four-way lumbar support, auto-dimming interior and driver’s side exterior mirrors, electric sunblinds for the rear passengers, boot lid closing features, full leather upholstery with ARTICO leather, and a panoramic sliding sunroof.

Exterior

The facelifted 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has full LED lighting with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, as well as electrically folding and adjustable exterior mirrors. In terms of styling, the Mercedes-Benz E 200 has an Avantgarde exterior styling package which includes specially designed bumpers, front grille, and a set of 18-inch five-twin spoke light-alloy wheels. The Mercedes-Benz E 300 gets an AMG Line exterior styling package which includes more aggressive bumpers, a diamond pin front grille design, side skirt extensions, and 19-inch AMG alloy wheels.

Cabin Space

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 4,935 mm long, 1,460 mm tall, and 1,852 mm wide. Additionally, it has a 540-liter boot.

Infotainment system

Like all other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the E-Class has the MBUX intelligent infotainment system. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen display that can also be controlled by a touchpad on the center console. This system has an LTE communications module that allows drivers to use the Mercedes me connects services. Other features include wireless charging for mobile devices, USB charging ports in the rear, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, live traffic information, and a premium Burmester surround sound system.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Driving Performance

Both variants of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission that sends the power to the rear wheels. In the E 200, the engine makes 197 PS of power from 5,500 to 6,100 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 1,650 to 4,400 rpm which enables it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. In the E 300, the same engine makes 258 PS of power from 5,800 to 6,100 rpm and 370 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm which translates to a century sprint time of 6.2 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Safety Features

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is equipped with plenty of modern safety features including advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features. These include seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive brake lights, a KEYLESS-GO system, run-flat tires with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and an anti-theft alarm system. It also has PRE-SAFE, which is a system that can anticipate a collision and take measures to protect the occupants during a crash.

With its elegant style and fully-equipped interior, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class makes for a great luxury executive sedan. It is also priced well enough to compete with other luxury sedans in the market. For buyers who are looking for a powerful sedan with modern features and styling, the E-Class is a solid choice.