Every Mercedes-Benz model in India has either seen a generation change or is based on an all-new platform. The E-Class did receive an update last year but an all new car is still to roll out,it will happen soon but that doesn’t mean buyers are staying away from the E, in fact the updated model has done very well and one can spot a lot of them on the roads today. But look behind these cars and most of them and they will read E 200 or E 250 unless you happen to spot a lot E 63 AMGs.
The 4-cylinder diesel and petrol powered E-Class’ are the most common variants in the Indian market. Go back in time and you will realise that the E was also offered with a more powerful diesel V6 engine. To continue with record launches for the year, Mercedes-Benz have now introduced the improved E 350 CDI. The 3.0-litre V6 motor produces 265PS of max power at a low 3800rpm while a whopping 650Nm of torque is available from 1600rpm to 2400rpm. These figures have certainly gone up making the E 350 CDI the most powerful non AMG E-Class available in India. But how good is it on the road? The V6 motor is one of the most refined diesel units ever, the motor is calm and it’s one of those engines that one may think is turned off while in idle.
Power comes in effortlessly even during part throttle and this goes well with the E’s character. Step on the throttle and the V6 won’t disappoint, the engine is still quiet and only when you look at the speedo needle climbing really fast will you realise that the car is actually at a higher speed.
Priced at Rs 57.42 lakh, ex-Mumbai, the E 350 CDI is almost Rs 10 lakh expensive than the E 250 CDI. The difference is even higher when the on-road prices are compared, this may seem like a lot considering only the powertrain and a few features are different.
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