Launching Today: Mercedes-Benz E 220 d

The launch marks the Indian debut of the all-new 2.0-litre diesel engine 

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will launch the third variant of the E-Class in India - the E 220 d - today. It slots itself between the other two variants - the petrol-fed E 200 and the diesel-powered E 350 d. With the E 220 d, Mercedes-Benz will also introduce its new 2.0-litre diesel engine which replaces the older 2.1-litre unit.

The new 4-cylinder motor is tuned to pump out 194PS of power and 400Nm of torque. This motor will be paired to a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission that sends the oomph generated the rear wheels. The setup is enough for the executive saloon to complete the 0-100kmph sprint in 7.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 240kmph.

While the strong engine in the E 220 d alone promises to make it the hot-seller in its segment, the new variant makes its case stronger still by offering a host of creature comforts as well. The list includes LED-powered headlamps, taillamps and daytime running lights (DRLs), rain-sensing windscreen wipers, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, reclining rear seats with comfort headrest, panoramic sunroof, self-park technology, 7 airbags, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and a 12.3-inch high-resolution media display.

Let’s not forget that the E-Class is the only car in its segment with an extended wheelbase, which translates to a whole lot of space for the rear passengers. Its list of arch rivals include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Volvo S90, Jaguar XF and the Lexus ES 300h.  The latter is the only one here that’s available with a hybrid powertrain. Out of the lot, which one would you put your money on?

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