2016 Mercedes E-class review, test drive

When launched, the E 350 d is likely to be priced by around  Rs 10 lakh more than the E 220 d, so it’s hardly surprisingly that Merc expects around 80 percent of E-Class buyers to settle for the four cylinders. Mind you, the V6 versions do come with a few extra goodies including Merc’s much-improved Comand infotainment system and standard air suspension. 

 

 

Chances are you won’t and we can’t really blame you. On merit, the E 350 d is probably the best version of the new E-class we’ve tried, but it’s tricky to justify the 25 percent premium it commands over the E 220 d – even though you do get a few more gadgets to go with the extra power and torque.

 

Look at is this way: the E 350 d will undoubtedly be an expensive E-class, but when it comes to performance and engine refinement, if perhaps not quite ride comfort, it’s actually closer to the imperious S-class. From that standpoint, this range-topping E-class seems somewhat easier to justify.