Mercedes-Benz E350e plug-in hybrid launched in Thailand – E220d replacement starts from RM437k

Mercedes-Benz E350e plug-in hybrid launched in Thailand – E220d replacement starts from RM437k

Mercedes-Benz Thailand (MBT) has launched the E350e plug-in hybrid. With the incentive-attracting PHEV in place, the W213 E220d will no longer be sold in the Kingdom. It may be for cost reasons in our part of the world, but this mirrors the global trend nevertheless.

The E350e is the fourth plug-in hybrid model to launched in Thailand, after the C350e, S500e and GLE500e. Along with the new model, MBT also introduced the “Switch to EQ” banner, and aims to see PHEVs account for 30% of its sales in Thailand.

The E350e is equipped with the M274 2.0 litre petrol unit as seen on the C350e, and has the same output of 208 hp and 350 Nm. There are however slight differences to its motor and total system output numbers. Here, the electric motor is rated at 87 hp/440 Nm (80 hp/340 Nm on the C350e), and combined output is 281 hp and 550 Nm (275 hp/600 Nm in the smaller car).

Mercedes-Benz E350e plug-in hybrid launched in Thailand – E220d replacement starts from RM437k

The car’s high-voltage lithium-ion battery has a total capacity of 6.2 kWh (identical to the C350e), and in Europe, the recharge time quoted for the unit is 1.5 hours at a charge rate of 3.7 kW (16A/230V line) via a charging point or wallbox, or around three hours via a standard domestic power socket.

Performance numbers include a 33 km operating range in all-electric mode and a top speed of 130 km/h running on electric power alone. This W213 does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h.

Three trims are available in Thailand – the 3.49 million baht (RM436,815) Avantgarde, the 3.79 million baht (RM474,364) Exclusive and the sporty AMG Dynamic for 4.09 million baht (RM511,899).

Mercedes-Benz E350e plug-in hybrid launched in Thailand – E220d replacement starts from RM437k

The E350e will be launching in Malaysia in Q3 this year, and the soon-to-be range-topping variant was previewed at last month’s launch of the locally-assembled E-Class range.

The Malaysian-spec CKD E350e will come with an AMG Line exterior and interior. The kit list will include 19-inch five-spoke AMG wheels, Multibeam LED headlights, a panoramic sliding glass roof and Airmatic suspension.

Inside, it will have Nappa leather, an AMG Sports steering wheel, widescreen cockpit meter panel, pre-entry climate control, Comand Online, as well as a Burmester high-end surround sound system. Expect to pay slightly under RM400k for the top W213 (taking over from the E300) when it arrives – that’s significantly less than what Thai customers are paying.

GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz E350e previewed in Malaysia

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • BowArrow on May 16, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Ermmm how is more become less , 440NM vs 340NM combined output becomes 550NM and 600NM respectively = =a

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    • Paul Tan on May 16, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      it’s not so straight forward with hybrid systems.

      peak power and torque for motor and engine may kick in at different times and can only sustain peak over different rpm.

      so the peak combined numbers may be less than the individual peak numbers.

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  • More exp than MY? bashers all round just got mindblown

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  • Jimmy on May 16, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    Vehicles are equally expensive in Thailand and Indonesia.

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    • The free falling Ringgit makes it ‘look’ more expensive…

      Few years back, 1000baht = RM100.
      NOW, 1000baht = RM126

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      • Then tell me why same spec, still more exp there?

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        • Redbow on May 17, 2017 at 11:55 am

          Then tell me why same spec, still more cheaper there in Aussie, UK, US etc?

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          • I dunno, u tell me. Bashers says can get E keras for USD 30k only. U means all this while they fake news here?

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          • Mikey on May 17, 2017 at 9:01 pm

            There is a saying – Don’t quarrel with stupid people bcos they will drag U down & beat U with their experience. Cheers..

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    • Pendikir bijak on May 17, 2017 at 9:29 am

      Jimmy from flat Earth? Ringgit Jatuh la bang oii….lagi Jatuh lagi expensive keras in Thailand and Indonesia..

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      • Here more exp, ini salah RM.
        There more exp, ini salah RM.

        Walao! U winliaolor.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 16, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    the amount of mercedes in thailand is eye opening…people there got brain to not buy audi…unlike the neighbours down south paying crazy prices for a nice badge vw

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  • heybadigol (Member) on May 17, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Its interesting to see that the same car is estimated to be cheaper in Malaysia than our Northern neighbour. Kudos to MBM. While it does seem pretty cost effective to get a CKD PHEV with the rebates given, but how does it affect resale values when it comes time to sell? Same as any petrol car (sans hybrid systems) or worse? Logically, a 2nd hand buyer may not want to burdened with the prospect of paying a large sum for replacing the battery eventually. Of course, if you lease the car from the dealer, you can get a confirmed price when the lease ends, so its lower risk . But i think so far only MBM provides lease for most if not all of their models. BMW Malaysia only leases like a few cars.

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