All-new Mercedes E-Class available in E 200 Avantgarde and E 350 e plug-in hybrid
The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is now in Malaysia. Two variants are available, the all-petrol E 200 in Avantgarde trim at RM355,888 and the AMG Line E 350 e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at RM418,888. Both prices are on-the-road, without insurance. The E-Class is assembled in Pekan, Pahang.
Both have a 2.0-litre engine producing 204bhp and 320Nm of torque. The E200 engine at between 1600 to 4000rpm and the 350 e at 2000 to 4000rpm. The E200 has a mild hybrid system which delivers an additional 17kW of power, up to 205Nm of torque boost. 0-100km/h acceleration is 7.5 seconds while the top speed is 240km/h.
The E350 e has an electric range of up to 118km (WLTP) and a maximum combined torque 550Nm. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6.4 seconds. Top speed is 236km/h. The plug-in hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid capable of DC charging. The 55kW onboard DC charger can recharge a completely discharged battery to full in around 30 minutes.
The all-new E-Class is marginally larger than its predecessor and has a Cd of 0.23 which has been aerodynamically optimised as follows:
- Optimised contours: even including the tyres
- sealing of the front section: for the first time with side-sealing of the bonnet and an aero-lip in the radiator grille
- Wheels with claddings: so-called “aeroblinds”
- Special spoilers at the front and rear wheels
- Flush, retractable door handles
- new materials on the underbody
– 2-component main floor with moulded-on sealing lips
– improved shape: ramp-shaped spoiler lips, aerodynamic cladding on suspension components
The E 350 e has a panoramic sliding sunroof with improved wind deflector and side deflectors which also improves cabin acoustics.
The light shape for the two variants is the same but the light design is different. The E 200 has LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist. The E350 e has digital light LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. This has more accurate light distribution and more precise light-dark boundaries, optimising visibility without blinding drivers in oncoming vehicles. The front bumpers are also different between the two variants. The E200 has a plainer bumper while the E 350 e has the more aggressive AMG Line bumper. There are 19-inch multi-spoke alloys on the E200 while the E350 e has 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels.
The E 200 features Agility Control suspension with selective damping system and lowering. It is 15 millimetres lower than the suspension in the E 350 e which has Agility Control suspension with selective damping system, delivering comfortable suspension with passive selective damping system.
Both variants have a long list of driver assistance and safety features including Level 2 ADAS features. There is Driving Assistance Package Plus which includes
- Active Distance Assist
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Active Brake Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Pre-Safe Plus
There is also Attention Assist and the Parking package with 360-degree camera. The Active Distance Assist Distronic system regulates speed to match that of slower vehicles ahead. The Parking Package features have been updated with faster automated parking and exiting from parking lots, now up to 4km/h faster.
The E200 has ARTICO man-made leather upholstery on the contoured seats. The E 350 e has leather upholstery. In addition, the front seats, in both, have three-stage ventilation and heating. The instrument cluster in both variants is digital although the E350 e has 3D display which gives the additional effect of depth.
Also in the all-new E-Class is the latest generation of MBUX infotainment system with a 14.4-inch central display. The E200 has MBUX multimedia system Premium while the E350 e has Premium Plus and Superscreen, a large glass surface which spans across the entire dashboard and includes a display on the passenger side.
The software has adaptive capabilities to make personalised suggestions for infotainment, comfort and vehicle functions. There is also MBUX Augmented Reality for navigation. This superimposes graphic navigation and traffic information on live images.
There is also AI to learn which comfort systems are most used in order or drivers’ routines for the AI to provide automated functions, lowering the window at the office carpark in order to tap a parking pass.
Drivers can create personal profiles for the car through the Mercedes me app. The app is able to store personal preferences like favourite radio stations and presets and the driver can transfer these preferences to any Mercedes-Benz vehicle of the same MBUX generation.
iPhone and Apple Watch users can start and lock the E-Class through the Digital Vehicle Key, part of the Keyless Go Convenience Package with hands-free access. There is also key sharing through the Mercedes me app. The main user of the Mercedes me account can assign different rights. This includes granting only access to the vehicle or also allowing a person to drive.
The Digital Vehicle Key is able to recognise several users and is shareable with up to 16 people. Sharing is possible via AirDrop, iMessage and other messaging services. The recipient can then add it to his/her own Apple Wallet. The user can also remove a key just as easily after sharing, through the Apple Wallet or the MBUX infotainment system.
Available in the E 350 e is a selfie and video camera as well as the ability to instal third party apps such as Webex and Zoom. There is a new app store in the Mercedes me Store. The apps currently available are:
- “TikTok”
- “Angry Birds” and more games
- Cloud-based collaboration platform “Webex by Cisco”
- Video conference system “Zoom”, “Microsoft Teams Meetings”, and “Webex”
- “Vivaldi” browser
- “Pocket Casts” podcast app
The E 200 has a standard sound system while the E 350 e has Burmester 4D surround sound which includes 21 speakers. Details are as follows:
| Amplifier | Speakers | |
| Standard sound system on the E 200 AVANTGARDE | 5 channels, 125 watts | Seven: * Front bass in passenger footwell * Two tweeters in the mirror triangle of the front doors * A midrange speaker in all four doors |
| Burmester® 4D surround sound system on the E 350 e AMG Line | 15 channels, 730 watts | 21 including sound resonating transducers: * Two front bass speakers in the front footwells * One midrange speaker per door * One tweeter in each front door and one in each rear door * Two surround speakers on the parcel shelf * One centrefill speaker in the middle of the dashboard * Two 3D speakers in the front roofliner * Two exciters (tactile transducers) per seat in the backrest of the front seats * Two ear-level speakers in the driver’s seat |
The E 350 e also has Active Ambient Lighting which synchronises the beat of music to the light display.
The price of the locally-assembled all-new Mercedes E-Class is as follows:
- Mercedes-Benz E 200 RM 355,888
- Mercedes-Benz E 350 e RM 418,888
Both prices are inclusive of 10% ST) for Peninsular Malaysia. Prices are on the road, without insurance. For more information, visit www.mercedes-benz.com.my/e-class.
Mercedes E350 e AMG Line
Mercedes E 200 Avantgarde
