Mercedes-Benz has launched the E-Class long-wheelbase facelift in India today, with prices starting from INR 63.60 lakh and going up to INR 80.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated sedan is available in five trim level three different engine options to choose from. 

The updates on the Mercedes E-Class LWB facelift bring it more in line with the new S-Class and the C-Class. The face has been revised with new sleeker headlamps and a new bumper. It also gets a wider three-slat chrome grille and chrome trim for the fog lamp inserts. At the rear, the E-Class has been updated with new slimmer horizontal tail lamps along with a new bumper design. The E-Class facelift also gets new alloy wheel designs.

The top-spec E-Class E350d AMG-Line variant additionally gets an unique diamond-studded front grille, sportier 18-inch alloy wheels, AMG-spec front and rear bumpers and a special beige-tropez blue interior upholstery. Color options on the new E-Class LWB facelift include Polar White, Obsidian Black, High-Tech Silver and Mojave Silver. Additionally, Mercedes is also offering Selenite Grey and Designo Hyacinth Red color options, but only for a limited time.

 

There are not as many updates to the interior of the E-Class LWB facelift as there are to the outside in terms of design. In its top-spec trim, the E-Class facelift comes with two 12.3-inch screens - one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. There is, however, a new design for the steering wheel and it comes with capacitive touch controls. Mercedes has also added a new touchscreen in the rear-centre armrest and two USB ports at the back.

In terms of equipment, the top-spec E350d AMG-Line variant comes loaded with features such as Mercedes’ latest MBUX software for the infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, Mercedes’ Meconnect with Alexa and Google home and voice commands. It also gets three-zone automatic climate control, full leather upholstery, a 590W Burmester sound system, a panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, two wireless phone chargers, air suspension, soft-close doors and LED headlamps and tail-lamps.

Safety features on board the E-Class L facelift include seven airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, traction control, ESP, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree parking camera. nder the hood, the E-Class LWB facelift carries forward the same engine options as was available with the outgoing version. That means standard versions of the E-Class LWB facelift will be powered by a 197 hp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol in the E 200 variant. Meanwhile, the E 200d variants will be powered by a 194 hp, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.

The top-spec E350d AMG-Line gets a 3.0-litre, straight-six diesel engine. This engine has been tuned to produce 28 6hp. All engines are paired to a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox as standard. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB facelift will rival the likes of the BMW 5 Series, the Audi A6, the Jaguar XF and the Volvo S90 in India.