The all new Long Wheel Base (LWB) Right Hand Drive E-Class which is ‘Made in India, for India’is the first India specific productfrom Mercedes-Benz
· The E-Class sedanis India’s highest selling luxury executive sedan | It comprises about 34% of the total Mercedes-Benz cars sold in India till date
· The long wheelbase version of the new E-Class will beMade in India, for India, the first new generation car to be locally produced since market launch
· Mercedes-Benz’s first India specific car: India is the only country to launch the RHD version of the ‘longwheelbase’ new E-Class | It took 48 months for the development of the new E-Class
· AstoundingPerformanc
· First time in the E-Class: Air Body Control | Chauffeur Package | 37 degree recliner rear seats | 9G-TRONIC transmission | Burmester® surround sound system |Parking Pilot, a wide high-resolution and bright display with a next-generation 12.3-inch screen as standard | 64 colour ambient lighting
· Intelligent service packages: Unsurpassable Cost of Ownership starting at Rs. 64,700 for 2 years | 45 service packages | Unlimited mileage, first in the luxury car industry
· “My Mercedes My Service” program offer customers lower cost of ownership and lower maintenance cost. It also offers hassle free Online Service appointment booking for the New E-Class
· The Mercedes-Benz E 200is priced at INR 57.05 lakhsand the E 350 d is priced at INR 70.59lakhs (ex-showroom, Chandigarh)
Chandigarh:India’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today, redefined the luxury executive sedan segment with the launch of the firstever right hand drive(RHD) long wheelbase(LWB) version of the new E-Class luxury business sedan. From its launch, this intelligent business sedan will be ‘Made in India, for India’. With over 13 million units sold globally, the E-Class sedan and Estate are the best-selling vehicles for Mercedes-Benz.The new E-Class with its high quality appointments is an illustration of excellent craftsmanshipand reflects modern luxury synonymous with Mercedes-Benz. The new E-Class sedanin its 10th generation, is acomprehensive luxury business sedan that intelligently blends driving performance with unmatched luxury and comfort, boasting of the ‘most spacious’ rear cabin in the segment.The new LWB E-Class waslaunchedbyMichael Jopp, VP Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India.
Michael Jopp, VP Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India unveiling the new E-Class at Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
Michael Jopp, VP Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “The new E-Class withits rich history spanning over 2 decades with around 34,000units on Indian roads, remainsa very important product in our portfolio, playing a vital role in the product strategy of Mercedes-Benz India. Majority of our E-Class customers in India are chauffeur driven, and hence it was a natural decision for us to introduce the long wheelbase new E-Class in India and create a new benchmark in the luxury executive segment. Chandigarh and Punjab remain a key market owing to more than 1,000 E-Class’ on the roads here, making it the most popular business luxury sedan in the region.With a right hand drive long wheelbase version of the new E-Class, we are confident that this car will be significant for Punjab market as one out of every two Mercedes-Benz cars sold is a sedan in the region. This spectacular sedan was developed in a span of 48 months, clearly representing the concept of Made in India, for India.”
Markus Schaefer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management elaborated, “With the start of production of the new long-wheelbase E-Class, we are continuously expanding our portfolio of ‘Made in India’ products, offering our Indian customers numerous technical innovations of the most intelligent executive sedan. Building nine different model derivatives for local demand in top quality, Pune has become one of our most flexible plants and an absolutely integral part in the global and efficient production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. This is a great success story made possible by the hard work and dedication of both the management and the workforce in Pune.”
Mr. Jopp further added,“The new long wheelbase E-Class is truly a ‘Masterpiece of Intelligence’ with its various path breaking innovations. The new E-Class is delightful to drive and fulfillsthe desire forindividuals seeking driving performance, while ensuring it presents the most luxurious rear cabinexperience,comprising unparalleled luxury appointments, for those preferring to be chauffeur driven.What makes the new E-Class an even more intriguing value proposition for the customer, is the highly competitiveservice packages that start at just INR 64,700 and sets an industry benchmark for lowest cost of ownership in the segment. We are very confident that the new long wheelbase E-Class willcontinue the success story of the business sedan in India.”
Key Product highlights:
Long wheelbase:
The long-wheelbase version of the new E-Class sedanbuilt in India, for India, introduces numerous technical innovations of the most intelligent luxury executive sedan, and also offers an even more spacious rear compartment with a first-class character. It exceeds the E-Class sedansold in the world where both the wheelbase (3079 millimetres) and the length (5063 millimetres) are increased by 140 millimetres. The rear compartment of the luxury sedan offers an extra 134 millimetres of legroom for the occupants.
Sublime exterior and design elements:
· LED headlamps and tail lamps | Panoramic Sunroof | 17” Light Alloy Wheels
· Rear design highlights: Chrome trim | Rear bumper inserts black diffuser-look finish | Full LED tail lights | Two fixed tailpipe trim elements integrated into bumper | Illumination Specific to E-Class | Single-piece design | Crystal look during illumination
Emotive interior highlights:
· Ambient lighting: 64 colours and five dimming levels for the desired lighting mood
· World first: Touch-sensitive touch controls on the steering wheel
· Electric sunblind for rear windows| First: 37 degree recliner rear seats
Unmatched driving dynamics:
· Air Body Control – First time for the E-Class in India (E 350 d)
· 9-G TRONIC: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
· DYNAMIC SELECT Drive (E, C, S, S+, I) - influences the response of the engine, the ESP® and shift characteristics of transmission
o Suspension (C, S, S+) with Air body control
o Steering (C, S, S+) - In "S" and "S+" a more direct steering ratio noticeably increases the vehicle's agility
Cutting edge infotainment system:
· Burmester® surround sound system with 13 high-performance speakers (E 350 d)
· COMAND online as standard
· Touchpad: Intuitive operation by finger gesture
· World first: Touch-sensitive touch controls on the steering wheel
· Firsttime in the E-Class - A high-resolution and bright display with a next-generation 12.3-inch screen
· Smartphone Integration Packagecompatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto
Unparalleled comfort &convenience:
· Panoramic sliding sunroof
· THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
· Memory package – Front & rear seats (E 350 d)
· First time in E-Class: Memory rear seats with comfort headrest
Benchmarking safety and assistance systems
· ESP®
· LED High Performance Headlamps
· PRE-SAFE®
· First Time: Parking Pilot with Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC and visual aids (360° camera for E 350 d)
· Adaptive brake lights
· Dual front airbags, Front side airbags, Curtain airbags, knee bag for driver (7 overall)
Technical specifications:
New E-Class specs
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E 350 d
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E 200
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Arrangement/no. of cylinders
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V6
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In-line/4
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Number of valves per cylinder
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4
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4
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Total displacement (cc)
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2987
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1991
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Power kW(hp) @ rpm
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190 (258) @ 3400
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135 (184) @ 5500
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Torque (Nm @ rpm)
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620 @ 1600-2400
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300 @ 1200-4000
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Acceleration (km/h) (s)
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6.6
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8.5
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Top speed (Km/h)
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250
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240
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Lowest Cost of ownership in the luxury car segment:
According to the Indian Blue Book’s Residual Value Analysisof Luxury Car Segment Report 2016, Mercedes-Benz has the lowest average maintenance cost amongst its peers. The new long wheelbase E-Class comes with affordable and convenient service packages that drives tremendous valueproposition for the customers.Based on the consumers’ needs and preferences, service packages of various age & mileages have been introduced for the new long wheelbase E-Class. The standard packages start at Rs.64,700 for the petrol variant and Rs. 94,400 for the diesel variant for two years. These new standard packages are offered with unlimited mileage (a first in the luxury car segment) covering maintenance related jobs. These customer focused packages offering various options and flexibility, can last up to 10 years from the date of sale, for a hassle free ownership experience. The low maintenance costs of the new long wheelbase E-class significantly reduces the total cost of ownership and sets a new benchmark in the luxury car segment in India.
Local production of the new long wheelbase E-Class:
Each stage of production of the new long wheelbase E-Class at Mercedes-Benz India’s world-class manufacturing facility in Pune reflects the stringent quality standards of Mercedes-Benz, as applicable to the entire value chain. A contributory factor to this is the ongoing transfer of knowledge between the competence centre for luxury-class cars in Sindelfingen, Germany, and the colleagues in Mercedes-Benz India. During the initial phase, the start of production is being assisted by members of staff from Sindelfingen. The increasing trend towards customised vehicle manufacturing is demonstrated in the assembly of the new long wheelbase E-Class. Numerous equipment variants as well as safety and assistance systems mean that every vehicle running off the production line in India, is unique.
About Mercedes-Benz India:
Established in 1994, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. pioneered the luxury car market in India and boasts of more than 130 years of cutting edge innovation in the luxury automobile industry globally. Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises. The production facility now carries an investment of INR 1000+ crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury car maker in India.
Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 500, S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, CLA luxury sedans and the GLA, GLE and the GLS luxury SUVs. The CKD GLC was the 9th product added to Mercedes-Benz’s local production portfolio. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the A-Class, B-Class, CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Coupé, C-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Cabriolet and the S 600 Guard a range of other Guard vehicles etc. The product portfolio also comprises the iconic off-roader Mercedes-AMG G 63 as well as a wide range of other Mercedes-AMG performance cars like the AMG CLA 45, AMG C 63 S, AMG S 63 Coupe, AMG S 63 Sedan, AMG GLA 45, AMG GLE 43 Coupe, AMG GT S sports car, AMG SLC 43 and AMG C 43.
The long wheel base version of the new E-Class is Made in India, for India, the first new generation car to be locally produced since market launch. India is the first country to get an RHD version of the LWB E-Class in the world.
Mercedes-Benz India registered annual sale of 13,231 units in the January–December 2016 period facing multiple market challenges. In 2017, ‘One Team, One Goal’ will be Mercedes-Benz’s philosophy, towards achieving best customer experience. The company will have fascinating product introductions, innovative luxury retail experience, value driven finance programmes and innovative after-sales service experiences. With ‘One Team, One Goal’ philosophy, Mercedes-Benz India will continue the ‘winning’ momentum it has created for itself in the diverse Indian market