- Is the sixth-gen E-Class for India revealed earlier this month
- Will arrive with petrol and diesel mild-hybrid engines
Mercedes-Benz India unveiled the 2024 E-Class for the local market earlier this month. The German brand has now confirmed that the prices of this new-gen offering will be announced on 9 October. This will be followed by deliveries of the luxury sedan in the subsequent weeks.
The sixth generation E-Class, similar to its predecessor, will arrive in the LWB form and will be the only RHD market to get it in this guise. Expected to debut with a price tag of Rs. 80 lakh (ex-showroom), it will be offered in two variants â E 200 and E 220d.
Design highlights of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class include fresh LED headlamps, S-Class-inspired grille, flush-fitting door handles, dual-tone wheels, 3D star design LED taillights, and a rear quarter glass inspired by the Maybach range. The interior will boast four-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, soft-close doors, electric sun blinds for the rear occupants, ambient lighting, wireless chargers for both rows, 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS suite, and the optional Hyperscreen.
Under the hood, the E 200 will be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol mill developing 194bhp and 320Nm. The E 220d, on the other hand, will be propelled by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, diesel mill that produces 197bhp and 400Nm. A nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system are offered across the range.
Keys to the power surge include a reinforcement of high- and low-temperature cooling circuits to improve overall performance and a 66-pound decrease in aerodynamic lift on the front axle. Together, these elements create better handling stability and plant the coupe on the ground. The German automaker also uses air deflector âfinsâ on the front and rear axles to manage airflow underneath the chassis.
On the outside, the GT 63 Pro is available with a carbon-fiber package that includes side sill trim, a rear diffuser, a rear wing and a front splitter made from the lightweight, high-strength material. A unique performance steering wheel clad in Nappa leather and microfiber holds court inside the cabin along with other high-end AMG amenities.
The matte gray 21-inch forged wheels are handsome, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires as standard. Opt for the no-cost Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R performance tires, and the GT 63 Pro can zip from 0 to 124 miles per hour in 10.9 seconds, or half a second faster than the AMG GT 63.
Mercedes-AMG says the GT 63 Proâs carbon-ceramic front brakes (composed of six-piston fixed calipers matched to 16.5-inch discs) are the largest standard ceramic brake discs available from the brand. Youâre going to need them if you take this beast on the track, where it can reach up to 197 mph.
Edmunds says
The aerodynamics engineering is intriguing and appropriately high-tech for the German automaker. We’re looking forward to putting it to the test.
