Mercedes-Benz has relaunched the E-Class E
350 d with a more powerful diesel engine in India. The company had discontinued
the E-Class E 350 d last year. Previously, the Mercedes E-Class E 350 d
was offered with the old OM 642 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine. This was a BS4
engine that developed 258 PS at 3,400 rpm and 620 Nm of torque at
1,600-2,400 rpm. Now, the same car is offered with the new OM 656 3.0-litre
inline six-cylinder diesel engine. This is a BS6 engine that produces 286 PS at 3,400-4,600 rpm and 600 Nm of torque at 1,200-3,200 rpm. Like the
old engine, it is linked to the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission as
standard.
The OM 656 engine features an expanded
emission control system for a more eco-friendly drive. Its components include a
close-coupled NOX storage catalytic converter, a DPF (diesel particulate
filter) and an additional SCR catalyst. This engine is designed to meet Real
Driving Emissions, which will come into effect in India in April 2023. Thus,
it's future-proof.
The Mercedes-Benz sells the E-Class in
India in Expression, Exclusive and Elite trims. It offers this model in the new
E 350 d engine variant in only the range-topping Elite trim. 18-inch
5-twin-spoke alloy wheels, electrically adjustable front seats with memory
function, 360-degree camera and many other main features of the car are
included only in this trim. It is worth noting that previously the E 350 d
engine variant came with smaller, 17-inch alloy wheels. So, the 18-inch alloy
wheels are an upgrade. The BS6 Mercedes E-Class E 350 d costs INR 75.29 lakh*.
