New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Specs, Features and More Details Confirmed

MercedesBenz is set to launch the new EClass in India on 28th Feb 2017 The fifthgeneration EClass coming to India was introduced in 2016 at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit In China the fifthgen EClass is available in a long wheelbase format wherein the car is stretched to make more room for the rear passengers to sit comfortably As reported by us before India will become the second market after China to get the long wheelbase EClassBefore we delve into the official technical details of the upcoming longwheelbase EClass pssst we know the enginetransmission options on offer lets see how big or long the new EClass actually isThe long wheelbase EClass coming to India is 5065mm long Compared to the outgoing model which measures 4879mm the new EClass is 186mm longer Once launched the new EClass will be the longest car in the midsize luxury segment which comprises of cars like BMW 5 Series Audi A6 Volvo S90 and Jaguar XFCompared to the regular fifthgen EClass the long wheelbase EClass is 142mm long and all that extra space is utilised to improve legroom for the rear passengersThe focus on the comfort of passengers is not limited to the extra legroom at the rear Features like 64colour ambient lighting front and rear memory seats rear reclining seats Burmester Surround Sound system AIR BODY CONTROL suspension etc ensure that every long or short trip in the EClass is business classSome of the features MercedesBenz has confirmed for the fifthgen EClass for India are1 Steeringmounted touchpad2 COMAND Online with 123inch display3 64 colour ambient lighting4 Memory function for front and rear5 Reclining rear seats with comfort headrests6 Burmester Surround Sound7 Panoramic sliding sunroof8 LED headlamps and taillamps9 AIR BODY CONTROL suspension10 Smartphone integration package11 7 Airbags12 Active Parking Assist13 Parking package with visual aidBut the most important bit is what engines will power the new EClass in IndiaEngines amp Transmission ndash Official specificationsThe new EClass will be available in India in two forms ndash E 200 and E 350 dLets talk about the bigger engined EClass first The 30litre V6 diesel engine will make 262PS of maximum power at 3400rpm and 620Nm of maximum torque between 16002400rpm The new E 350 d powered by this diesel engine will sprint from 0100kmph in 66s and will touch a max speed of 250kmph MercedesBenz had the same diesel engine powering the outgoing EClass tuned to deliver the same power and torque output Previously it was paired to a 7GTRONIC transmission however it is mated to a 9GTRONIC transmission in the upcoming EClass The 9speed transmission aids fuel efficiency but not at the cost of performance and therefore it is better than the outgoing 7speed transmission However comparing the two cars on the grounds of performance will be unfair since the new EClass is bigger and should be heavier of the twoThe 20litre four cylinder petrol engine that powers the new EClass in India is also the same that we had on the outgoing model It makes a maximum power of 187PS5500rpm and produces a max torque of 300Nm between 12004000rpm same as before However the petrol powered fifthgen EClass is slower than the outgoing model to 100kmph from standstill Earlier the petrol EClass managed the 0100kmph sprint in 79s The new EClass which is longer and expectedly heavier will however accomplish the same feat in 85sFor both petrol and diesel EClass the transmission will be the 9GTRONIC unit which replaces the earlier 7GTRONIC transmissionExpected Prices ndash The upcoming longwheelbase EClass will alter the segment metrics altogether Previously the regular wheelbase EClass was one of the highest selling midsize luxury cars It was price competitive and had a great brand recallWith the introduction of the long wheelbase EClass its sticker value is set to increase but itll promise to beat the competition black and blue for outright splendour The features which are now officially coming are going to set high standards too And therefore the asking prices will go highWell put our money on the Rs 6075 lakh bracket and wait till Febend to let you know how close or far we were Dont forget to like subscribe share and comment We love to hear youRelated MercedesBenz EClass New vs Old Spec ComparoRead More on MercedesBenz EClass review