All-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Long Wheelbase hits market in China, starting at 449,000 yuan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On December 14, the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Long-Wheelbase (LWB) version officially hit the market in China, offering six variants with prices ranging from 449,000 yuan to 559,800 yuan.

Dimensionally, the new model measures 5,092 mm in length, 1,880mm in width, 1,493mm in height, with a 3,094mm wheelbase. Compared to its predecessor, this 11th-generation E-Class LWB model exhibits a 15mm longer wheelbase and a 14mm increase in overall length.

Internally, the new E-Class LWB adopts a "2+1" screen layout akin to the EQS. It features a separate instrument screen for driver information, along with a 14.4-inch central display and a 12.3-inch passenger screen, both covered by a single glass panel, seamlessly blending with the dashboard for a tech-forward aesthetic. Moreover, it incorporates the third-generation MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) intelligent human-machine interaction system, utilizing the 8295 intelligent cockpit chips.

The E-Class is the pioneering Mercedes model equipped with the third-generation MBUX system. Its zero-level menu conveniently displays air conditioning, media, Bluetooth, and navigation on the desktop for user-friendly access. Additionally, the enhanced voice assistant, known as the "Mind Reading Voice Assistant," enables millisecond-level responses with wake-free interaction across various scenarios, recognizing and promptly responding to deeper commands such as "open vehicle settings" or "turn off the head-up display."

Regarding intelligent driving features, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers L2+ navigation-assisted driving functions, covering highways and city expressways. It boasts capabilities for point-to-point navigation assistance on highways, automatic lane changes, and distance control from larger vehicles under L2+ driving functionalities. Moreover, automatic on-ramp and off-ramp driving will debut in 2024.