All-new E-Class LWB will come to India in the second half of next year.
First images have surfaced online of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-class in its long wheelbase (LWB) bodystyle. This version (codenamed V214) is the one that’ll be launched in India in the second half of 2024.
- New E-Class LWB has a 133mm longer wheelbase
- Gets a longer rear door like its predecessor
- Will rival the Audi A6, new BMW 5 Series LWB
Mercedes E-class LWB: fresh details out
As was the case with the last-gen model, this sixth-gen E-class for India will be sold in LWB guise only. India is the only market for the E-Class glboally where the car is sold with LWB bodystyle and a right hand drive configuration. China and a few other markets get the E-Class LWB with left hand drive layout. That being said, performance versions of the sedan, namely the AMG E 53 and AMG E 63 S, will be offered only in the short wheelbase (SWB) configuration.
In terms of dimensions, the new E-class LWB measures 5,092mm in length, 1,880mm in width, 1,493mm in height and has a 3,094mm-long wheelbase. In comparison to the E-class SWB, the new LWB model has a 133mm longer wheelbase, providing the rear passengers with extra legroom.
Visually, the long wheelbase E-class looks near-identical to the standard car that was revealed last month. However, there are subtle differences. The rear door, like outgoing E-Class LWB, is longer and the rear quarter glass is positioned behind the rear door as opposed to being integrated into the rear door with the rear window. Furthermore, being a China-spec model, the model in the images sported additional badging, like the ‘L’ after E300 to signify it’s the LWB. However, that won’t be the case in India as we’ll only be getting the LWB model.
Other than these changes, the new E-class LWB will get the same interior as the standard E-Class, with the optional Superscreen. But expect Mercedes to offer optional interior colour schemes and alloys too.
Engine options for India remain under wraps but expect the new E-class LWB to be offered with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder and a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engines. A petrol engline line-up will also be part of the range in India.