Finally, after practically seventeen months of ready, the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has lastly landed in Malaysia. As anticipated, the sixth technology of Stuttgart’s stalwart government 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 dearer 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 automated gearbox. The distinction is in how a lot energy the motor produces, and with the E200, the specs are fairly simple, with the built-in starter-generator (ISG) motor merely offering accelerative increase:
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 automated transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
- High pace 240 km/h
- Gasoline 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 pace, surprisingly) but additionally ensures the automotive can journey on electrical energy alone – a lot farther, actually, than virtually each different PHEV on the highway right now. 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
- Whole system output 313 PS, 550 Nm of torque
- 9-speed 9G-Tronic automated transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 25.4 kWh lithium-ion battery
- 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds
- High pace 236 km/h
- Pure electrical vary 100 to 118 km
- Gasoline consumption 0.6 litres per 100 km
In comparison with the pre-facelifted W213 E350e bought 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 automotive manages to greater than triple the outdated mannequin’s electrical vary, from 33 km to 118 km. The automotive may be pushed on electrical energy alone at speeds of as much as 140 km/h.
Not like the smaller C350e, the automotive 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 vehicles, which come as normal 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 large 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. In opposition to the also-new G60 BMW 5 Collection, 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 common 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 hanging, that includes a hexagonal grille (with a dinner plate-sized Mercedes brand 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 outdated. 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 perform changing the E200’s easy automated system.
Shifting to the aspect, the W214 positive factors illuminated flush pop-out door handles as normal to scale 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, slightly ostentatiously, the taillight graphics. Including some sportiness is the E350e’s AMG Line package, consisting of a extra aggressive entrance bumper, deeper aspect 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 package.
If the outside has been gently advanced in components, 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 be taught the motive force’s habits and counsel the automation of sure features as a part of “routines”, just 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 may merely speak to the automotive to activate sure options. There’s additionally now a digital key that works with iPhones and Apple Watches by ultra-wideband (UWB) expertise, in addition to an app retailer with a wild choice 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 positive factors a selfie digital camera 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 digital camera to dim the display if it senses the motive force is trying 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 digital camera.
Other than the Superscreen, the E350e is differentiated by distinguished lively ambient lighting and AMG Line parts 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 lined 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 package consists of keyless entry, push-button begin, exterior brand projection, dual-zone auto local weather management, power-adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence and lumbar adjustment, Artico upholstery, rear powered windscreen and guide aspect window sunshades, augmented actuality navigation, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven audio system, park help, a 360-degree digital camera 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 aspect 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 normal, enabling Degree 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 normal is Pre-Secure Impulse Aspect, with makes use of inflatable seat aspect bolsters to push the entrance occupants in direction of the centre of the automobile within the occasion of a aspect collision. Seven airbags, together with knee airbags, are fitted to each fashions, with the E350e including rear aspect airbags, mentioning the whole to 9.
The W214 E200 specifically represents slightly good worth vis-à-vis the earlier W213 mannequin. For a comparatively small further outlay, you now get options like bigger wheels, a 360-degree digital camera system, a hands-free powered boot lid and the aforementioned Degree 2 semi-autonomous driving options. What do you consider the worth and specs? Hold forth within the feedback after the bounce.
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