Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched, prices start at Rs 63.6 lakh

• Available in three trims– Expression, Exclusive and AMG Line

• New AMG Line variant gets more sporty exterior styling and unique interior upholstery

• Top-spec E 350d equipped with two 12.3-inch screens, air suspension, reclining rear seats and more

2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase facelift: what’s new outside?

On the outside, the E-Class long-wheelbase facelift gets new headlamps and front bumper, along with a wider three-slat chrome grille and chrome trim for the fog lamp inserts. Changes to the rear include a new bumper design and slim, horizontal tail-lamps, similar to those of the new S-Class. The E-Class facelift also gets new alloy wheel designs. 

The new E-Class E 350d AMG-line variant gets a unique diamond-studded front grille, sportier 18-inch alloy wheels, AMG design front and rear bumpers, and a special beige-tropez blue interior upholstery. The paint colours available on the E-Class LWB facelift are Polar White, Obsidian Black, High-Tech Silver and Mojave Silver. Additionally, Selenite Grey and Designo Hyacinth Red are also available, but only for a limited time.

2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase facelift: What’s new inside?

Inside the cabin, the E-Class facelift, in top-spec form, now gets two 12.3-inch screens, one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. The sedan also gets a new steering wheel with capacitive touch controls. Furthermore, Mercedes has added a new touchscreen in the rear-centre armrest and two USB ports at the back.

2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase facelift: what features does it get?

In terms of features, the top-spec E 350d AMG Line is equipped with Mercedes’ latest MBUX software for the infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, Mercedes’ Meconnect with Alexa and Google home, voice commands, a 590W Burmester sound system, reclining rear seats, three-zone automatic climate control, two wireless phone chargers, a panoramic sunroof, full leather upholstery, air suspension, soft-close doors and LED headlamps and tail-lamps. 

Safety-wise, the E-Class long wheelbase facelift E 350d gets seven airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, traction control, ESP, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree parking camera.  

2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase facelift: engine and gearbox options

The 2021 E-Class long-wheelbase facelift carries forward the same set of engine options as the outgoing car. These include a 197hp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol in the E 200; a 194hp, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel in the E 200d; and a 3.0-litre, straight-six diesel in the top-spec E 350d that’s been tuned up to deliver 286hp. All engines are paired to a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox as standard.    

2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase facelift: What is the competition?

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift rivals the BMW 5 Series, the Audi A6, the Jaguar XF and the Volvo S90. 

Upcoming Mercedes Benz India launches

In 2021, Mercedes-Benz will also launch the A-Class limousine in India. Additionally, the all-new S-Class, the high-performance Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, and the next-gen Mercedes-Benz GLA are also expected to come to our market sometime this year.