Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class remains a standout in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s lineup, consistently ranking among the top-selling mid-range luxury sedans. For 2024, the latest E-Class has made its debut in the Malaysian market, available in two locally assembled variants: the Mercedes-Benz E 200 AVANTGARDE and the Mercedes-Benz E 350 e AMG Line. These models are priced at RM 355,888 and RM 418,888 (including 10% SST), respectively.

The new E-Class continues with its classic three-box saloon design but boasts a fresh look to distinguish it from its predecessor. This update includes the introduction of seamless door handles, a feature first seen on the S-Class. The E 200 is equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, while the E 350 e sports 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, highlighting the differences between the two models. At the rear, the E-Class features new two-section LED taillights with a distinctive contour and a signature star motif.

The front of the new E-Class is marked by a single louvre grille, a chrome star motif, and chrome surrounds. The E 200 comes with high-performance LED headlamps, while the E 350 e is equipped with advanced DIGITAL LIGHT technology. Both variants retain the iconic Mercedes-Benz daytime running lights shaped like an “eyebrow,” providing a striking presence on the road. The E 200’s LED headlamps include Adaptive High Beam Assist, whereas the E 350 e’s DIGITAL LIGHT features Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. Additionally, the E 350 e offers a panoramic sliding roof for an extra touch of luxury.

Inside, the E-Class features a completely redesigned dashboard. The E 350 e comes with a large digital hub, including a 14.4-inch central display and a 12.3-inch driver display, all housed under a sleek glass surface. The E 200, on the other hand, features a more traditional open-pore black ash wood trim with a floating central display above the trim. Both variants offer ambient lighting—Active Ambient Lighting in the E 350 e and Ambient Lighting in the E 200—that extends around the instrument panel and into the doors, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere.

The seating in both models reflects luxury and comfort. The E 200 features ARTICO man-made leather with elegantly contoured seat surfaces, while the E 350 e boasts premium leather upholstery with intricate longitudinal fluting, plus climatised front seats with three-stage ventilation and heating for maximum comfort. The E 350 e also includes the Burmester® 4D surround sound system, providing a multi-dimensional listening experience with 3D sound and acoustic massage effects through integrated transducers in the front seat backrests.

Aerodynamically, the new E-Class performs admirably with a Cd figure of 0.23, maintaining the high standards of its predecessor despite factors like a wide wheel range and larger underbody cavities. The frontal area of 2.36 sq. m. is slightly larger than the previous model.

The E 200 features AGILITY CONTROL suspension with a selective damping system, providing a 15-mm lower ride for improved road holding and comfort. The E 350 e is equipped with AGILITY CONTROL suspension with a passive selective damping system, offering a balance of comfort and driving stability.

Both E-Class is powered by the same 2.0L 4 cylinder engine with either a Mild Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid system. This engine produces 204 hp, and a peak torque of 320 Nm alone. For the E 200’s four-cylinder engine, it gets an intelligent electrification and turbocharging, supported by an integrated starter-generator (ISG). The mild-hybrid system increases the electric motor’s output to 17 kW with a boost torque of 205 Nm.

The E 350 e features a powerful hybrid system with a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor and a total system output of up to 230 kW (313 hp). It offers an all-electric range of up to 118 kilometers (WLTP) and a high-voltage battery with a 25.4 kWh capacity. The battery supports quick charging, reaching full charge in about 30 minutes with the 55 kW DC charger.

Driving assistance systems in the E-Class include ATTENTION ASSIST, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, and a Parking Package with a 360-degree camera. The Driving Assistance Package Plus enhances features with Active Steering Assist, lane detection, and improved parking assistance. The system also includes Active Distance Assist, Active Emergency Stop Assist, and Active Blind Spot Assist.

For more details, visit www.mercedes-benz.com.my/e-class