Definitive update for the executive saloon

It has been 30 years since the E-Class was launched in India. Now it is time to launch the V214 version and it sure is after keeping the passenger pampered says Rahul Ghosh

- Rahul Ghosh

The E-Class has been the most loved Mercedes-Benz in India for sure and has always been a very statelyT looking sedan with signature elements: the headlamps and the grille. It is the same case with this new generation. The headlamps are now sleeker and also feature high-performance LED lighting. The grille too is a large unit that retains the signature shape. At the same time, the unit is strewn with a star pattern which looks very attractive. In profile, one can feel the size of the sedan. The new-gen model is 14mm longer than the outgoing version and gets a 15mm longer wheelbase too. The sedan is also 13mm taller than the outgoing V213.

Look closely and you will notice Maybach traits in the design. The rear quarter glass no longer sits on the door but is a part of the C-pillar. The door handles are flush fit and the doors themselves offer the muchloved soft-close function. The massive 18in five-spoke light alloy wheels fill into the wheel wells rather well and look good too. The profile also reveals the sleek design of the sedan and at the back, the boot flows in smoothly to offer a sporty touch where one can spot the star pattern in the tail lights as well.