Mercedes Benz introduces the all new Merc E-Class Saloon

Arushi Sakhuja

When it comes to the automobile world, Mercedes Benz is one of the top players in this country.
The German giant is known for its opulent offerings from its S-class to GLS, GLE and more. While the Mercedes-Benz GLC will launch in Q3 2023, the brand has unveiled the latest version of the E-class, The Merc E-Class Saloon. The new hybrid e-class sedan has a refreshed look, high technology and a more defined shape than its battery-powered sibling. 

In terms of design, the new E-Class incorporates styling elements from the S-Class and EQE models, especially the new-look grille and gloss-black surround. The four-door will launch as part of the 2024 model year and features a refreshed design, standard hybrid powertrain options and a high-tech cabin. And if you found the car’s exterior body a little too rounded, the defined sharp shape of the new model will surely leave you surprised. Shorter lines give the vehicle an almost athletic feel, while the revised front fascia features a larger grille, and the rear gets new taillights with light-up three-point stars. 

The new E-Class Saloon is a bridge between tradition and digitalization. But a fascinating feature for those who love tech is that its dashboard has two digital displays—one tucked into the driver’s cockpit, the other atop the centre stack. A selfie camera is also built into the dashboard. The cabin also features upgraded voice control, a Burmester 4-D surround sound system and ambient lighting that can be programmed to pulse with the beat. Isn’t that just the dream car you’d want? 

The car is not battery-powered but is a hybrid model.  As far as performance numbers go, the version will have a top speed of 150 mph. It’s not clear when the new E-Class will go on sale, but it might be launched this fall. According to reports the car will likely cost more than its predecessor, the all-wheel-drive version of which starts at US $59,250 if you want all-wheel-drive. The new E-Class will be built in Germany and China and go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of this year. It will go on sale in the US by the end of the year and China in early 2024. 

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