It’s been properly over a yr because the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed to the world, however the sixth-generation govt sedan is lastly coming to Malaysia, with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) teasing that the automotive is “coming quickly.” Forward of its native launch, the corporate despatched our man Hafriz Shah to Vienna, Austria to drive the brand new mannequin in delicate and plug-in hybrid types.
Succeeding the extremely popular W213 mannequin, the brand new W214 receives a major redesign (together with some ostentatious Three-pointed Star taillights) and a fully-revamped inside. The latter debuts the MBUX Superscreen, which consists of a 12.3-inch instrument show, a 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen and a second 12.3-inch touchscreen for the entrance passenger. There’s even a “webcam” atop the dashboard that can be utilized for video conferencing providers corresponding to Zoom and Webex.
Globally, the W214 will probably be supplied with a variety of petrol and diesel powertrains, all that includes some type of electrification. For the primary time, Malaysia could have a fully-electrified E-Class lineup, beginning with the delicate hybrid E200 that utilises a 204 PS/320 Nm 2.0 litre M254 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, coupled with a 23 PS/220 Nm electrical motor.
Returning to the lineup is the E350e plug-in hybrid (badged the E300e in different markets). This boosts the electrical motor to 129 PS and 440 Nm of torque, offering a complete system output of 313 PS and 550 Nm. A 25.4 kWh battery delivers an all-electric vary of between 97 and 115 km on a single cost.
With the W214 set to do battle with the also-new G60 BMW 5 Collection in Malaysia, has Mercedes gone far sufficient to revitalise arguably its most vital mannequin? And does the automotive have sufficient substance to offset the marginally useless Tristar-heavy design? Watch Hafriz’s evaluation beneath.
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