Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) launched the W213 E-class back in June. However, during the launch, only the E 200 Avantgarde was available for sale. For those who have been waiting for the E 250 variant, you can now place your booking for either the E 250 Avantgarde or Exclusive.
As we covered during the E 200 Avantgarde launch, MBM will be bringing in the E 250 and E 300 at a later date, although no prices were revealed at the time. Fast forward today, the E 250 E250 Avantgarde Line will cost you RM420,888 (OTR without insurance) while the E250 Exclusive line commands RM5,000 more. Both variants are CBU for the time being.
QUICK FACTS
| Name | Mercedes-Benz E200 Avantgarde Line | Mercedes-Benz E250 Avantgarde Line | Mercedes-Benz E250 Exclusive |
| Engine |
1,991cc turbocharged in-line 4 |
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| Transmission |
9G-Tronic, 9-speed automatic |
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| Max Power | 184 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
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| Max Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,200 – 4,000 rpm |
350 Nm @ 1,200 – 4,000 rpm |
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| Price (OTR without insurance) | RM395,888 | RM420,888 | RM425,888 |
Exterior wise, the E 250 Avantgarde line wears the same styling as the E 200 Avantgarde. Therefore, it comes with a sports radiator grille that houses the large Mercedes three pointed star badge in the centre. The E 250 Avantgarde is also identifiable by the five-spoke design 19-inch rims.
The E 250 Exclusive wears a more traditional design easily identified by the classic Mercedes-Benz star that sits on the hood. Elsewhere, a 19-inch ten-spoke design rims are equipped on this trim.
Standard on both the E 250 variants (which the E 200 does not have) are Multibeam LED headlights, each comprised of 84 individual LEDs to light the way forward, keyless entry with push-start button, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, Parking Pilot and 360° view camera.
Inside, the E250 Avantgarde comes with an open-pore black ash wood trim around the interior. The Exclusive line gets a brown high-gloss ash wood trim.
Both the E 250 come with the same 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four that is found in the E 200, but produces more power. The engine now makes 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear-wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
MBM is now accepting bookings for the new W213 E 250. So dear readers, will you be putting down a deposit for this fully imported E 250 or wait for the more attractively priced, locally assembled unit?
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