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.

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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.