New Mercedes-Benz E-Class L
Mercedes-Benz's proposal for the
executive sedan segment in China comes in the form of the new E-Class with an
extended wheelbase.
Based on the regular four-door and
providing an additional 134 mm of rear legroom, it was unveiled at
the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, this spring, and it's aimed exclusively at the
People's Republic, where it comes in two versions, the E200 L and E300 L.
Prices for the E200 L kick off from
436,800 Yuan, which equals to US$ 65,648 at today's exchange rates, while the E300
L Avantgarde can be had from 474,800 Yuan (US$ 71,359). Customers with deeper
pockets can go for the E300 L Luxury model, which is the range topper and costs
499,800 Yuan (US$ 75,116).
Both the E200 and E300 Ls are powered by
a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, rated at 184 HP and 300 Nm of
torque in the former and 245 HP and 370 Nm of torque in the latter,
mated to a new nine-speed automatic transmission. The E200 L needs 8.6 seconds
to sprint from naught to 100 km/h, on its way to a top speed of 235
km/h, while the E300 L can do it in 6.9 seconds and travel up to 250
km/h.
