Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class sold in India is the long-wheelbase version, built around back-seat space. It is a five seat luxury sedan aimed at owners who are driven as often as they drive. The stretched wheelbase is its defining feature. It sits above the C-Class and below the S-Class. In India it is sold only in this stretched long-wheelbase form. The car is aimed at buyers who spend most of their time in the rear.

Four variants span ₹81.50 Lakh to ₹95.00 Lakh. Three run petrol power and one is a diesel. Engines range from a 2.0 litre four to a 3.0 litre straight six, all with a nine-speed automatic and mild-hybrid help. The E 200 opens the range, its Celebration Edition sits at ₹82.70 Lakh, and the E 220d follows close behind. Compare the four E-Class trims to place them by price and engine.

The rear cabin is the real highlight, with generous legroom from the 3094 mm wheelbase. The boot holds 540 litres, so luggage is not a worry on long trips. Reclining rear seats feature higher up the range. The overall length of 5082 mm makes this a genuinely large sedan.

Running costs suit long-distance owners, especially in the diesel E 220d. The E 450 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine for buyers who want more pace. Most of the range clusters near the entry price. Weigh the mileage each E-Class engine returns before deciding.

The E-Class works best as a car to be chauffeured in, given its rear focus. Six paint shades are offered, from Polar White to Nautik Blue. See the E-Class colours on offer to round off the choice.