The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Philippines is an executive sedan aimed at the luxury market. Locally, this model has two variants: the E 200 AMG Line 2.0 AT priced at Php 5,390,000, and the E 200 Avantgarde which is priced at Php 5,290,000.
Under the hood of the E-Class is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine. At the most, this four-banger can produce up to 197 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its rear wheels through a nine-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
Size-wise, the new E-Class is 4,940mm long, 2065mm wide, and 1,460mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,939mm, and a curb weight of 1,700 kg.
In the local market, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class competes against the likes of the BMW 5 Series, the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, the Lexus ES, among others.
Launch
The fifth generation of the E-Class was introduced by Auto Nation Group in the Philippines in 2017. At launch, the Exclusive and Avantgarde variants are priced at Php 4,390,000 while the top-spec AMG Line is offered at Php 4,790,000.
Later in 2022, the new E-Class was brought into the Philippine market. As of October 2022, this model has two variants for the local market. There's E 200 AMG Line 2.0 AT, adn the E 200 Avantgarde.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior
On the outside, the new E-Class Philippines strikes a great balance between quiet sleekness, and sportiness. It now has AMG Line exterior styling, wide wheel arches, and a grille formed out of chrome diamond pins. It also gets a powerdome on its bonnet, electronic folding side mirrors, LED headlamps and taillights, and set of 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior
Inside the E-Class are electronically adjustable sports seats with 4-way lumbar support. Most surfaces are then clad with a combination of Artico man-made leather and Dinamica microfibre.
Keeping its occupants comfortable is a Thermatic automatic climate control system, power closing doors, and an electronic rear window sunshade. The driver is also provided with a steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a digital gauge cluster.
For more cargo space, the rear seats also have a split-folding function. The interior of the E-Class also comes with ambient lighting with 64 different color modes.
Technology & Safety Features
For entertainment, the E-Class Philippines is kitted out with an MBUX infotainment system, which can be controlled using a touchpad. The said headunit can connect to phones through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it is linked to a Burmester surround sound system.
Other high-tech features found on the E-Class include cruise control with a Speedtronic variable speed limiter, wireless phone charging, rain sensing wipers, remote central locking, an Eco start/stop function, etc.
For safety, the new E-Class for the Philippine market is equipped with active parking assist, a reverse camera, run flat tires, tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, active brake assist, driver attention assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and pedestrian protection.
For airbags, this luxury model comes standard with dual front airbags, side airbags for the driver and passenger, as well as window airbags for the front cabin and rear cabin.
Platform & Chassis
The E-Class can accommodate up to five individuals in its 2,939mm wheelbase. It is equipped with multi-link suspension in front and at the rear. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs on all sides. It also uses an electronic parking brake with auto-hold function.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At maximum, this engine can make 197 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. A nine-speed automatic gearbox then sends power to its rear wheels.