Mercedes has announced the facelifted
E-Class lineup will be priced from US$ 54,250 when it goes on sale in the United
States later this year. Starting with the sedan, the model features a modestly
revised exterior with a new grille and slimmer headlights. The car has also
been equipped with modified bumpers, restyled taillights and updated wheels.
Mercedes didn’t release detailed
specifications, but the E-Class sedan features a 12.3-inch digital instrument
cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system which now responds to the “Hey
Mercedes” keyword. Drivers will also find a new steering wheel, heated front
seats and an ambient lighting system with 64 colors. Other standard features
include Keyless-Start, Keyless-Go and support for Android Auto / Apple CarPlay.
The E 350 is powered by a turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 255 hp and 370 Nm of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic
transmission which enables the sedan to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in
approximately 6.1 seconds, before hitting an electronically limited top speed
of 209 km/h. Customers who need extra traction can opt for the E 350
4MATIC which begins at US$ 56,750.
Buyers seeking something more powerful can
opt for the E 450 4MATIC which starts at US$ 62,000 and has a turbocharged
3.0-liter inline-six engine that produces 362 hp and 500 Nm of torque. The model also features an EQ Boost function which
can deliver an additional 21 hp and 249 Nm of
torque. Thanks to this setup, the 0-96 km/h time falls to 4.9
seconds.
The E 53 begins at US$ 73,900 and has a
turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 429 hp and 520 Nm of torque. There’s also an EQ Boost function which can add 21 hp and 249 Nm of torque. The extra power means 96 km/h comes in just 4.4 seconds. Lastly, there’s the US$ 107,500 E 63 S which
packs a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 developing 603 hp and 849 Nm of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed transmission and a
sport-tuned all-wheel drive system. This enables the car to run from 0-96 km/h in approximately 3.3 seconds, before hitting an electronically
limited top speed of 299 km/h.
On the coupe and convertible side of
things, the models eschew the four- and eight-cylinder engines. As a result, there
are only three options including the E 450, E 450 4MATIC and E 53. The
rear-wheel drive coupe begins at US$ 64,950 while the all-wheel drive variant
costs an additional US$ 2,500. Likewise, the E 53 retails for US$ 76,250.
The E-Class Convertible is notably more
expensive as the E 450 starts at US$ 71,950 and raises to US$ 74,450 when equipped
with all-wheel drive. The AMG variant goes for US$ 82,850 which is a US$ 6,600
premium over the coupe. Lastly, there’s the new E 450 4MATIC All Terrain which
is an off-road inspired wagon with matte black body cladding and an air
suspension. It starts at US$ 67,600 which makes it slightly more expensive than
the Audi A6 Allroad. Fans can also opt for the E 63 S Wagon which retails for US$ 112,450.
