Australian pricing and specifications are revealed for the 10th-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
The all-new tenth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) sedan has not yet landed on Australian shores. But it will in July. When it does, it will be bringing with it upgrades all around in terms of luxury, refinement, technology and overall sophistication.
A lot more kit is now available as standard, but that has lifted the starting price considerably to $89,990 – which is around $9,500 more than the previous entry-level E-Class, the ninth-generation E 200. Across all the new E-Class’ variants, the equivalent offering from their German rivals are less expensive.
Professor Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development said: "The E-Class is the core of the Mercedes-Benz brand and in the past has repeatedly redefined the standards in the executive-class segment. Now it carries this tradition into the future with a wealth of top-class innovations. The new E-Class takes another major step towards autonomous driving. In addition, it enhances efficiency, safety and comfort, reduces the stress level when driving and intensifies the motoring pleasure."
Mercedes-Benz, then, seems to be confident that the premium their customers will see the value in their vehicles enough to fork out the extra cash. They say that the higher levels of luxury, fuel economy, technology, and safety clearly justifies the premium over not only of its immediate rivals, but of the previous car as well.
- E 200 - $89,990
- E 220d - $92,900
- E 350d - $134,900
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific say that the prices for the E 300 and E 400 4MATIC will be announced closer to the local launch in July. Some standard equipment that will be included across the range in Australia will be the Driver Assistance package PLUS, Widescreen cockpit, KEYLESS-GO with hands free access, 360° camera, COMAND Online infotaiment system, steering wheel with touch control buttons, front electric seats with memory function and LED headlights and LED taillights.
The E200 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 135kW and 300Nm of torque while the E 200d gains an all-new 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel that’s capable sips as little as 4.1-litres/100km on a combined cycle. Its output stands at 143kW and 400Nm. Both engines are paired to Merc’s 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.
The E 350 d, the current range topper until we hear more about the E400 gains air suspension, 20-inch AMG wheels, Burmester surround sound system, heated front seats, and a panoramic glass sunroof. Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine generating 190kW and 620Nm of torque.
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