2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class now officially in the Philippines 

Updated Feb 02, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Classy, with some sprinkling of sporty. 

Mercedes-Benz Philippines, under the management of the Auto Nation Group, officially introduced the 2022 E-Class.

A picture of the updated E-Class on the road.

The updated Mercedes-Benz E-Class for the model year 2022 

This is the latest version of the German-made executive car, and it bears plenty of updates inside and out. It received new onboard technologies making for a safer ride, and also has a more sophisticated, but sportier-feeling exterior as well.

Exterior 

Starting with the exterior, the 2022 E-Class gets a redesigned front end with a new grille. The grille itself now features diamond pins with high-gloss black inserts, while still bearing a sizable Mercedes-Benz logo in the center. Flanking the grille is a pair of new LED headlamps. 

A picture of the front of the 2022 E-Class

It has some aggressiveness while keeping an aura of quiet gracefulness

The updated Mercedes-Benz E-Class for the local market now sits on a set of 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. So while the familiar, graceful E-Class silhouette is retained, the new set of wheels offers the car a sportier feel. It also gets AMG body styling, plus wider wheel arches. 

The rear also comes with some enhancements including a new pair of horizontally oriented LED taillamps. This provides the rear of the E-Class a wider, stronger look than ever before. 

A picture of the rear of the 2022 E-Class

The rear leans more towards conservative. It's still stylish though

Interior 

As expected of a luxury vehicle, the E-Class is fitted with fine materials. Its interior was arranged meticulously for a comfortable and ergonomic ride. It also gets a new multifunction steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather. 

The seats all are clad with a combination of Artico man-made leather and Dinamica microfiber. Also, the front seats are electronically adjustable, and they offer 4-way lumbar support. The rear seats also come with a split-folding function for more practicality. 

A picture of the front cabin of the 2022 E-Class

The 2022 E-Class' cockpit

Other interior features present on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class include an automatic rearview mirror, ambient lighting, and automatic climate control.

Tech & Safety

For safety, we can say that the new E-Class is loaded. Starting with standard features, it gets side airbags, dual-front airbags, as well as window airbags for the front and rear cabins. Also standard on this model is anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, tire pressure monitoring, hill-start assist, a reversing camera, runflat tires, among others. 

On the more high-tech side of safety, the model in question comes equipped with a whole host of driver-assist features. These include driver attention alert, pedestrian protection via an active bonnet, active brake assist, active park assist, a preventive occupant protection system, etc. 

A closer look at the 2022 E-Class' dashboard.

The headunit is seamlessly connected to the digital gauge cluster

As for on-board entertainment, the new E-Class then comes with an MBUX multimedia system paired with a Burmester surround sound speaker set. The said touchscreen is capable of connecting to smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  

Also present on this model are power closing doors, cruise control with a variable speed limiter, contactless trunk opening and closing, wireless phone charging, electronic roller sunblinds for the rear windows, as well as rain-sensing wipers. 

Engine 

Under the hood of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At maximum, it can make up to 197 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.  

As with the previous E-Class versions, the new one is rear-wheel-drive. It also gets a similar nine-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. 

A picture of the 2022 E-Class' engine.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine

According to Mercedes-Benz, the new E-Class can reach a top speed of 240 km/h. It also has a zero to 100 km/h time of 7.4 seconds. On the other hand, the 2022 E-Class is now available in all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of Php 5,390,000.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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. 

₱ 5,290,000 - ₱ 5,390,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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