The long-awaited Mercedes-Benz E-Class long wheelbase facelift will make its India debut on March 16, 2021. Earlier slated for a market launch later this year, the launch of the E-Class long wheelbase has been preponed by the company. Price announcement for the E-Class long wheelbase facelift will take place on the same day as its India debut.
· E-Class LWB has a 140mm longer wheelbase than the standard car
· Design changes are near identical to the standard E-Class facelift
· E-Class in India will also get the sporty AMG-line trim
2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase: what’s new?
The updated E-Class in long-wheelbase guise made its debut at the Beijing Motor show last year and the one headed our way will more or less look similar. The updated sedan from Mercedes-Benz in long wheelbase version gets almost similar styling updates as the standard model sold in countries other than China and India.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class long wheelbase facelift for India gets a new headlight, grille and bumper design, with a much wider chrome-laden grille and additional chrome bezels for the fog lamp inserts. The grille design, like most other Mercedes-Benz models sold globally, will differ on the AMG variant. At the back, the new E-Class gets a pair of slim tail-lamps that look quite similar to the new S-Class and the recently unveiled C-Class. These styling updates bring the updated E-Class in-line with the newer sedan range from the German brand that also includes the A-Class Limousine, which will also come to India on March 25, 2021.
India is expected to get the E-Class AMG-line variant, which includes a unique front grille, sportier alloy wheels, a flat bottom steering wheel and unique AMG-line upholstery.
2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase: what’s new on the inside?
Mercedes claims that rear-seat comfort has also taken a step up and has a new rear-centre console touchscreen and two USB ports.
Besides these changes, there’s no way to tell the E Class long wheelbase from the standard model – the updated MBUX software for the infotainment and the new steering wheel are common, save for the above mentioned interior upgrades that will be seen on the AMG-line versions.
2021 Mercedes Benz E Class long wheelbase: engine and powertrain options
We expect the same set of engine options as the outgoing car, these include the E 200 that is powered by a 197hp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol; the diesel E 220d that comes with a 194hp, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel; and the E 350d that uses the company’s 3.0-litre straight-six diesel.
The new E-Class long wheelbase will rival the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Jaguar XF in the Indian market.
Mercedes Benz India launches for 2021
Apart from the updated E-Class, the brand will also introduce the A-Class limousine in India. Additionally, the all-new S-Class is also expected to come to our shores sometime later this year.
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