#BeijingMotorShow: Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB breaks cover
What's the story
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the E-Class Long Wheel Base (LWB) model in China at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The premium sedan looks the same as the standard 2020 E-Class but offers more cabin space thanks to a longer wheelbase. The new E-Class LWB has been made in partnership with Beijing Benz Automotive Company and will be sold exclusively in China at present.
Exteriors
Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: At a glance
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB looks identical to the standard E-Class, featuring a chrome slat grille, new front and rear bumpers, sharp-looking body lines, and an all-LED lighting setup. On the sides, it features body-colored ORVMs with turn indicators, blacked-out B-pillars, and 20-inch alloy wheels. Dimensions-wise, the E-Class LWB has a 104mm longer wheelbase than the standard model, which measures 3,079mm between the axles.
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Power and performance
At present, the engine details of the E-Class LBW model are unknown. Globally, the 2020 E-Class line-up has seven engine options including petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants. All the models come mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission system.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB has a premium 5-seater cabin with a dual-tone dashboard, leather upholstery, electrically-adjustable seats, automatic climate control and ambient lighting. It also sports a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.3-inch (optional 12.3-inch unit) touchscreen infotainment console with support for MBUX system. For safety, it provides multiple airbags, active blind spot assist, steering assist, and parking assist with PARKTRONIC function.
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What about the pricing?
At present, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB variant will be sold exclusively in China. The pricing details of the executive sedan are yet to be announced but it is likely to carry a slight premium over the standard E-Class that starts at around Rs. 59 lakh.