Mercedes-Benz Malaysia finally announced the arrival of the new W214 E-Class at a grand launch event in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. The new E-Class, which is being assembled locally at the company’s plant in Pekan, Pahang, is available in two variants with price as mentioned below:
- Mercedes-Benz E200 Avantgarde mild hybrid – RM355,800
- Mercedes-Benz E350e AMG Line PHEV – RM418,888
On the exterior, the new E-Class embodies the proportions of a classic three-box saloon, with a short front overhang and a long bonnet that transitions smoothly into a well-set-back greenhouse. This “cab-backward” design, combined with a near three-centimeter longer wheelbase (2961 millimeters), provides generous passenger space, culminating in a well-proportioned rear overhang that enhances the car’s sleek profile.
A striking black panel-like surface connects the radiator grille to the headlamps, emphasising the car’s modern yet timeless design. From the side, the harmonious proportions and distinctive “cab-backward” aesthetic stand out, further enhanced by the seamless door handles, familiar from the S-Class, which elegantly extend when the driver approaches or touches the handle.
The AMG Line exterior on the E 350 e brings a touch of sportiness to the E-Class with the two-character lines along the sides of the car which accentuate its sporty demeanor. The wide track and flush-fitted 19-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels on the E 200 and 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels on the E 350 e further highlight its athletic stance.
The rear design of the E-Class is equally impressive. The two-section LED taillights, featuring a new contour and a signature star motif, create a unique and unmistakable light display, day or night. The width of the rear is accentuated by the seamless connection of the rear lights and the v-shaped boot lid design, complemented by a chrome trim bar along its rear edge.
Blending tradition with modernity, the E-Class features a black panel-like surface that connects the radiator grille to the headlamps. The grille itself includes a single louvre, a chrome star motif, and chrome surrounds. The E 200 comes equipped with high-performance LED headlamps, while the E 350 e boasts cutting-edge DIGITAL LIGHT technology. Both variants maintain the distinctive Mercedes-Benz daytime running light design, with lights shaped like an “eyebrow” to ensure a striking appearance.
Exclusive to the E 350 e is the panoramic sliding sunroof, which adds an extra touch of luxury by flooding the cabin with natural light, creating a bright and open atmosphere. The new E-Class balances elegance and sportiness with its powerdomes, expressive character lines, and wide stance, perfectly capturing the essence of Mercedes-Benz’s design philosophy.
The high-performance LED headlamps on the E200 has Adaptive High Beam Assist and the DIGITAL LIGHT on the E350e features Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus. Each headlamp contains a module with three extremely powerful LEDs refracted and directed by 1.3 million micro-mirrors occupying the thumbnail area. A control unit with a powerful graphic processor uses a HDMI-like connection to generate a continuous video stream to the mirrors.
Inside, the MBUX Superscreen in the E350e transforms the dashboard into a striking digital hub, offering an immersive and futuristic in-cabin experience. Spanning across the entire dashboard, the large glass surface integrates seamlessly with the 14.4-inch central display, while the visually distinct 12.3-inch high-resolution driver display enhances usability. The glass contour is dynamic, with the central display extending downward for a sleek, modern look, complemented by a narrow nozzle band that merges the central and outer air vents into one cohesive unit.
In contrast, the E 200 features a sophisticated open-pore black ash wood trim, backlit with the iconic Mercedes-Benz pattern. The central display appears to float above this elegantly curved trim, giving the interior a light and airy feel. Both variants feature ambient lighting—Active Ambient Lighting in the E 350 e and Ambient Lighting in the E 200—that wraps around the front section of the instrument panel, flowing seamlessly into the doors to create an inviting, spacious atmosphere.
The centre console blends harmoniously with the dashboard, featuring a stowage compartment, cup holders, and a soft padded armrest, along with integrated USB ports. The door panels echo the futuristic design of the dashboard with floating control arrays and high-tech metallic elements that incorporate the power window switches, grab handles, and seat controls.
While the E200 comes with a standard seven-speaker audio system, the E350e is equipped with the Burmester 4D surround sound system which offers multi-dimensional surround-sound in the car. The 3D surround-sound is generated with the help of special Burmester algorithms and two loudspeakers integrated into the roofliner.
The seating design is also a masterpiece in both variants. The E 200, featuring ARTICO man-made leather, mirrors the luxurious aesthetics of natural leather, with beautifully contoured seat surfaces that evoke an organic, shell-like elegance. The E 350 e boasts leather upholstery with intricate longitudinal fluting, plus climatised front seats with three-stage ventilation and heating, ensuring the utmost comfort.
A new App Store has also been integrated into the Mercedes me Store and the following apps are currently available:
- “TikTok”
- “Angry Birds” and more games
- Cloud-based collaboration platform “Webex by Cisco”
- Video conference system “Zoom”, “Microsoft Teams Meetings”, and “Webex”
- “Vivaldi” browser
- “Pocket Casts” podcast app
Under the hood, both models are powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a nine-speed automatic gearbox. However, the electric motors in both models produce different levels of output since the E200 is a mild hybrid and the E350e is a PHEV.
While the E200 produces 204 PS and 320 Nm of torque, and goes from naught to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds while hitting a top speed of 240km/h, the E350e makes 313 PS, and 550 Nm of torque, and does the century sprint in 6.4 seconds. Since it is a plug-in hybrid, it can travel up to 118km in pure EV mode.
That being said, both the E200 and the E350e come with a four-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty for the latter.
