Ultimately, after almost seventeen months of ready, the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has lastly landed in Malaysia. As anticipated, the sixth technology of Stuttgart’s stalwart govt sedan comes CKD domestically assembled from Pekan proper from the off, with two electrified variants provided at launch.
Costs begin at RM355,888 for the gentle hybrid E200 Avantgarde (round RM4,000 cheaper than the non-M Sport 520i with the five-year guarantee and repair package deal), rising as much as RM418,888 for the E350e AMG Line plug-in hybrid.
In comparison with the earlier facelifted W213, the E200 is RM14,000 costlier than earlier than, whereas the E350e is a few RM19,000 costlier than the outgoing E300. These figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of a four-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and an eight-year/160,000 km battery guarantee.
Each fashions are powered by the identical turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that’s mated to an electrical motor and a nine-speed computerized gearbox. The distinction is in how a lot energy the motor produces, and with the E200, the specs are fairly easy, with the built-in starter-generator (ISG) motor merely offering accelerative enhance:
Mercedes-Benz E200 Avantgarde – RM355,888
- 2.0 litre M254 turbo four-cylinder engine
- 204 PS at 5,800 rpm, 320 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,000 rpm
- Electrical motor – 23 PS, 205 Nm of torque
- 9-speed 9G-Tronic computerized transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
- High velocity 240 km/h
- Gas consumption 6.7 to 7.2 litres per 100 km
The E350e – badged the E300e in different markets – retains the identical engine however bumps up electrical energy considerably. That, plus a a lot bigger battery, not solely improves efficiency (albeit at the price of prime velocity, unusually) but in addition ensures the automobile can journey on electrical energy alone – a lot farther, the truth is, than virtually each different PHEV on the street right this moment. The stats are as follows:
Mercedes-Benz E350e AMG Line – RM418,888
- 2.0 litre M254 turbo four-cylinder engine
- 204 PS at 5,800 rpm, 320 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 4,000 rpm
- Electrical motor – 129 PS, 440 Nm of torque
- Complete system output 313 PS, 550 Nm of torque
- 9-speed 9G-Tronic computerized transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 25.4 kWh lithium-ion battery
- 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds
- High velocity 236 km/h
- Pure electrical vary 100 to 118 km
- Gas consumption 0.6 litres per 100 km
In comparison with the pre-facelifted W213 E350e offered right here, the W214 has a a lot bigger battery (25.4 kWh versus simply 6.2 kWh). Which means that regardless of the elevated efficiency, the brand new automobile manages to greater than triple the previous mannequin’s electrical vary, from 33 km to 118 km. The automobile might be pushed on electrical energy alone at speeds of as much as 140 km/h.
In contrast to the smaller C350e, the automobile can help DC quick charging at as much as 55 kW, taking the battery from 10 to 80% cost in round 20 minutes (a full cost takes about half-hour). With an 11 kW on-board charger, a full cost from an AC wallbox charger will take round two hours.
Suspension is pretty fundamental on each these automobiles, which come as commonplace with a steel-sprung Agility Management setup and passive frequency selective dampers. Oddly, it’s the much less sporty E200 that will get a 15 mm decrease journey peak, which the E350e does with out. No rear-wheel steering right here, both.
Constructed on the second-generation Modular Rear Structure (MRA2), the W214 E-Class measures 4,950 mm lengthy, 1,880 mm broad and 1,468 mm tall, making it simply 15 mm longer, 28 mm wider and eight millimetres taller than the W213; its 2,961 mm wheelbase can be solely 22 mm longer. Towards the also-new G60 BMW 5 Sequence, the Merc is 110 mm shorter, 20 mm narrower and 47 mm decrease however has a 61 mm longer wheelbase.
At first look, the W214’s proportions and normal physique form seem to have barely modified in comparison with its predecessor, however the design language has been considerably altered. The entrance finish is especially putting, that includes a hexagonal grille (with a dinner plate-sized Mercedes emblem on each fashions, however no illumination) set inside a black “masks” – the latter offering a visible hyperlink with its fully-electric EQ siblings.
The entrance graphic additionally ties collectively the distinctive double-bubble headlights that reference the “four-eyed” E-Lessons of previous. Sadly, the E200 solely will get fundamental reflector LED lamps; the Digital Gentle projectors are reserved for the E350e, as is the adaptive excessive beam operate changing the E200’s easy computerized system.
Shifting to the facet, the W214 beneficial properties illuminated flush pop-out door handles as commonplace to cut back drag, whereas the W213’s single shoulder line has been damaged up into two, emphasising the entrance and rear fenders. Shifting to the rear, you’ll discover full-width taillights, once more with the double-bubble design.
This being a contemporary Mercedes, the W214 is chock-full of Three-pointed Stars, forming the chrome grille pins and even, moderately ostentatiously, the taillight graphics. Including some sportiness is the E350e’s AMG Line equipment, consisting of a extra aggressive entrance bumper, deeper facet skirts with chrome inserts and a rear diffuser integrating the (faux) twin tailpipes. It additionally rides on 20-inch multi-spoke AMG alloy wheels, changing the 19-inch turbine-style rollers on the E200; each characteristic regular tyres and include a tyre restore equipment.
If the outside has been gently advanced in elements, the inside is a wholesale revolution – solely the steering wheels of the 2 fashions have been carried over from the earlier E-Class. This revamp is centred across the newest Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX) and its screens – a 12.3-inch digital instrument show and a bigger 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen.
As with different latest Mercs, the centre display incorporates the air-con controls and receives a zero-layer interface, placing commonly-used features on the display along with the navigation display. The third-gen MBUX can now study the motive force’s habits and recommend the automation of sure features as a part of “routines”, much like Focus Modes on an iPhone.
Elsewhere, the voice management dispenses with the “Hey Mercedes” activation key phrase (whenever you’re driving alone, that’s), which means you possibly can merely discuss to the automobile to activate sure options. There’s additionally now a digital key that works with iPhones and Apple Watches by way of ultra-wideband (UWB) know-how, in addition to an app retailer with a wild collection of third-party apps. These embrace TikTok, Offended Birds and even videoconferencing apps like Zoom and Webex.
Why are all these apps there? As a result of the E350e beneficial properties a selfie digicam atop the dashboard to take images and movies and make calls. And that’s not all – the PHEV mannequin additionally receives a second 12.3-inch passenger display, forming a part of the MBUX Superscreen. This show works with the motive force consideration monitor digicam to dim the display if it senses the motive force is wanting over, stopping potential distraction. On this variant, the instrument show has additionally been upgraded to show a 3D impact, once more utilizing the motive force digicam.
Other than the Superscreen, the E350e is differentiated by way of distinguished energetic ambient lighting and AMG Line elements such because the split-spoke steering wheel and alloy pedals. Each the E200 and E350e get a Nappa-look Artico fake leather-based dashboard (new on the E200) and open-pore black ash wooden decor, however on the E200, this extends to the sprint – once more coated with illuminated Three-pointed Stars. The boot measures a whopping 615 litres on the E200 however solely 460 litres on the E350e, owing to the bigger battery.
Customary equipment contains keyless entry, push-button begin, exterior emblem projection, dual-zone auto local weather management, power-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence and lumbar adjustment, Artico upholstery, rear powered windscreen and handbook facet window sunshades, augmented actuality navigation, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven audio system, park help, a 360-degree digicam system and a hands-free powered boot lid.
Splurge the additional dosh on the E350e and also you’ll obtain heated and ventilated real leather-based seats, a panoramic glass sunroof and a 21-speaker, 730-watt Burmester 4D encompass sound system, replete with entrance seat backrest inducers. You additionally get acoustic glass on all 4 facet home windows, however the local weather management stays a dual-zone system – a downgrade over the W213 E300’s triple-zone setup.
Security-wise, the E-Class lastly will get the Driver Help Plus package deal as commonplace, enabling Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving throughout the vary. The bundled options embrace autonomous emergency braking, Distronic adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, evasive steering help, emergency cease help and blind spot monitoring.
Additionally commonplace is Pre-Secure Impulse Facet, with makes use of inflatable seat facet bolsters to push the entrance occupants in direction of the centre of the car within the occasion of a facet collision. Seven airbags, together with knee airbags, are fitted to each fashions, with the E350e including rear facet airbags, mentioning the whole to 9.
The W214 E200 particularly represents moderately good worth vis-à-vis the earlier W213 mannequin. For a comparatively small extra outlay, you now get options like bigger wheels, a 360-degree digicam system, a hands-free powered boot lid and the aforementioned Stage 2 semi-autonomous driving options. What do you consider the worth and specs? Hold forth within the feedback after the leap.
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