E-Class long-wheelbase makes debut in Beijing
The extended wheelbase E-Class looks elegant and the longer chassis adds to the character of the luxury sedan.
The extended wheelbase E-Class looks elegant and the longer chassis adds to the character of the luxury sedan.
Mercedes has unveiled the long-wheelbase version of the E-Class at the Auto China 2016 show in Beijing. This car is 140mm longer than the standard E-Class, which makes it nearly as long as the S-Class. The extension brings with it an extra 134 millimetres of legroom as well as a ton of comfort and luxury features/items. Designed for the Chinese market, the car now measures 5,063mm in length.
The headlamps feature double eyebrow daytime running lamps, which are the clear-lens LED high-performance headlamps. The high-resolution MULTIBEAM LED with eighty-four individually activated high-performance LEDs are also available. The rear lamp and brake lamp in the tail lights feature LED technology as well.
The rear seats have a folding centre armrest which features an illuminated stowage compartment, a USB port, an integral touchscreen, wireless charging of the mobile phone, a heated pad, an extended centre console and a cup holder with temperature control. The steering wheel features new touch-sensitive controls such as a smartphone interface, which responds to horizontal and vertical swiping movements, allowing the driver to control the infotainment system using finger swipes, and without having to take her/his hands off the steering wheel.
The car comes with technologies such as Attention Assist that warns the driver of her/his inattentiveness and drowsiness, and Crosswind Assist which assists the driver by substantially reducing the effects of strong crosswinds.
The extended and premium E-Class drastically improves the “E-Class” experience. We don't have the new E-Class in India as of now, but the German carmaker is expected to launch the same sometime this year.
Source: CarDekho.com