The facelifted W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was launched again in July this yr, shortly after the arrival of the G30 BMW 5 Sequence LCI. Each the premium govt sedans are domestically assembled, and the E-Class is accessible in two flavours – E 200 Avantgarde and E 300 AMG Line.
Costs begin at RM326,943 on-the-road with out insurance coverage for the E 200, whereas the range-topping E 300 goes for RM375,432. These figures are inclusive of a four-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and issue within the ongoing gross sales tax exemption (100% as it is a CKD mannequin) that has simply been prolonged to June 30, 2022.
Underneath the bonnet, the E-Class retains the M264 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from earlier than. The bottom E 200 presents 197 PS from 5,500 to six,100 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 1,650 to 4,000 rpm, whereas the E 300 packs 258 PS from 5,800 to six,100 rpm and 370 Nm from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm. A nine-speed 9G-Tronic computerized transmission sends drive completely to the rear wheels.
So, for this video assessment, we’ll take an in-depth take a look at the pair to see if it’s any higher than the pre-facelift mannequin. We’ve additionally pushed the most recent E-Class and 5 Sequence back-to-back, so watch on to see what the decision is. Be happy to take a look at CarBase.my for a extra detailed take a look at the E-Class’ tools and specs, too.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz E 300 AMG Line