It’s been well over a year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed to the world, but the sixth-generation executive sedan is finally coming to Malaysia, with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) teasing that the car is “coming soon.” Ahead of its local launch, the company sent our man Hafriz Shah to Vienna, Austria to drive the new model in mild and plug-in hybrid forms.
Succeeding the very popular W213 model, the new W214 receives a significant redesign (including some ostentatious Three-pointed Star taillights) and a fully-revamped interior. The latter debuts the MBUX Superscreen, which consists of a 12.3-inch instrument display, a 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen and a second 12.3-inch touchscreen for the front passenger. There’s even a “webcam” atop the dashboard that can be used for video conferencing services such as Zoom and Webex.
Globally, the W214 will be offered with a wide range of petrol and diesel powertrains, all featuring some form of electrification. For the first time, Malaysia will have a fully-electrified E-Class lineup, starting with the mild hybrid E200 that utilises a 204 PS/320 Nm 2.0 litre M254 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, coupled with a 23 PS/220 Nm electric motor.
Returning to the lineup is the E350e plug-in hybrid (badged the E300e in other markets). This boosts the electric motor to 129 PS and 440 Nm of torque, providing a total system output of 313 PS and 550 Nm. A 25.4 kWh battery delivers an all-electric range of between 97 and 115 km on a single charge.
With the W214 set to do battle with the also-new G60 BMW 5 Series in Malaysia, has Mercedes gone far enough to revitalise arguably its most important model? And does the car have enough substance to offset the slightly vain Tristar-heavy design? Watch Hafriz’s review below.
GALLERY: W214 Mercedes-Benz E350e at BIMS 2024
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A website that does not provide written reviews, instead forcing viewers to watch their YouTube videos..
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is this car even still relevant. say taknak to overpriced kereta yahudi
What are you talking? Nazis killed the Jews.
the jews won the war. now germany is yahudiland. say taknak.
400K for an inline0four engine is dissapointing. Should at least be able to get the straight-6, alas.
MBM should bring in the exclusive variant with the upright tristar.
Many owners of older e class models eg W210 W211 still want this variant, for the nostalgic connection with their previous cars.
Who still dare to buy Merc especially their PHEV or EV? Reliability is practically worst than VW. Worst case if you get a lemon car, be prepared for Merc and dealer to wash their hands. You may refer to the recent news about an owner who sue the dealer and Merc for his lemon car but both defendants claimed it’s not their responsibility.
So, if the car got issue, how then? Look at the recent case of the car owner suing the dealer and M. Tai chi to one another.
bmw 5 series all the way
MBM needs to get the pricing and specs right for this E.
Crucial to bring in the figures for remaining 2024 and beyond.
Thank you. Been contemplating between this or 5 series but after seeing this article the choice is obvious. Not to mention the uncle look of this car.