The brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is on sale now, accessible in only one physique fashion and with one engine. Buyer deliveries begin this week.
The E 300 is priced at $131,500 earlier than on-road prices. With no E 200 to open the vary anymore, the bottom value has risen by simply over $25,000.
The brand new mannequin splits the distinction between the outdated E 200 and E 350 when it comes to energy and torque.
With a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of energy and 400Nm of torque, it’s up 45kW and 80Nm on the E 200 however down 30kW on the E 350.
It comes customary with what Mercedes-Benz calls Agility Management metal spring suspension. It options selective damping, and means the E 300 sits 15mm decrease than abroad fashions.
An optionally available Plus Package deal brings adaptive air suspension plus rear-axle steering, which steers the rear wheels by as much as 4.5 levels in the other way of the fronts at speeds under 60km/h, and as much as 2.5 levels in the identical path because the fronts above 60km/h.
Inside, there’s the most recent technology of Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX infotainment system with a 5G communication module.
The E-Class comes customary with what the model calls the MBUX Superscreen, comprising a 14.4-inch central touchscreen extending to a 12.3-inch passenger show.
The infotainment system options augmented actuality satellite tv for pc navigation, wi-fi smartphone mirroring, and the power to create routines – for instance, you may set it to activate the heated seats and alter the ambient lighting color every time the temperature drops under a sure level.
The voice assistant can deal with a number of requests linked with the phrase ‘and’, and describe how sure car capabilities work.
The ambient lighting sweeps throughout the sprint and onto the doorways, and might be linked to the sound system. It’ll additionally convey visible warnings from options just like the Parking Assistant.
What the E-Class gained’t have in Australia, no less than not but, is the brand new selfie and video digicam atop the instrument panel.
Technically, the bodily digicam might be there, however the selfie app gained’t be put in so the performance gained’t work. Mercedes-Benz says it plans to energetic this performance with a later replace.
The brand new E-Class was revealed in sedan kind in April 2023, adopted by the Property in June 2023, and higher-riding All-Terrain wagon in September. The 2 wagons have been dominated out for Australia.
There’s not a coupe or convertible, with the brand new CLE vary changing not solely the two-door E-Class fashions but in addition the smaller C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet.
Pricing
Mannequin | Value |
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2024 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Sedan | $131,500 |
Costs exclude on-road prices
Drivetrains
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 300 makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 190kW of energy and 400Nm of torque.
It options mild-hybrid system with built-in starter-generator and an electrical motor producing 17kW and 205Nm.
The rear-wheel drive E 300 makes use of a nine-speed computerized transmission. Mercedes-Benz says it has improved its working effectivity through adjustments to the oil pumps, and it makes use of fewer electrical interfaces than earlier than.
Effectivity
The Mercedes-Benz E 300 makes use of 7.2L/100km on the mixed cycle.
Dimensions
Mercedes-Benz E 300 Sedan | |
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Size | 4959mm |
Wheelbase | 2961mm |
Width | 2065mm (together with mirrors) |
Peak | 1466mm |
Boot house | 540L |
Drag coefficient | 0.23 |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Service pricing isn’t but accessible, however it’ll require upkeep each 12 months or 25,000km.
Security
The brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has but to be examined by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Normal security gear consists of:
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Evasive steering help
- Lane-keep help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Encompass-view digicam
- Visitors signal recognition
- 11 airbags: entrance, front-side, entrance knee, rear-side and centre
Normal Gear
There’s only one mannequin accessible, with two packages optionally available.
Normal gear on the E 300 consists of:
- 20-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- Digital Gentle LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- Semi-automatic parking help
- AMG Line exterior bundle
- MBUX Superscreen
- 14.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12.3-inch passenger show
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Clever voice assistant
- Augmented actuality satellite tv for pc navigation
- Digital instrument cluster
- 17-speaker 730W Burmester 4D sound system
- Energy-adjustable entrance sports activities seats with reminiscence
- Leather-based upholstery
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Ambient lighting
- Open-pore black ash wooden trim
‘Consolation’ entrance seats are a no-cost possibility.
The optionally available Plus Package deal brings:
- Rear-axle steering
- Airmatic adaptive air suspension with repeatedly variable damping
- Illuminated grille
- Multi-contour entrance seats
- Heated entrance seats
- Heated rear seats
- 4-zone local weather management
- MBUX Inside Assistant
The optionally available Energizing Package deal Plus consists of:
- Air-Steadiness bundle, with adjustable inside fragrances
- Energizing Consolation applications, which modify the local weather, music, lighting, fragrances and air-conditioning
- Anti-travel illness program
Colors
The E 300 is on the market in a alternative of six customary paint finishes and three optionally available Manufaktur premium finishes.
Normal finishes comprise:
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Verde Silver metallic
- Nautic Blue metallic
- Graphite Gray metallic
- Excessive-Tech Silver metallic
- Polar White
Manufaktur finishes are:
- Hyacinth Crimson Metallic
- Opalite White Vivid
- Alpine Gray stable
There are three leather-based upholstery colors accessible:
- Black
- Tonka Brown
- Macchiato Beige