Mercedes-Benz E 350 e AMG Line previewed, to cost below RM400k!



Previewed alongside the locally assembled W213 E-Classes was the Mercedes-Benz E 350 e AMG Line, a plug-in hybrid version of the sedan that will replace former range topperĀ E 300 AMG Line.

The E 300 was previously sold at RM458,888, but the electrified variant will be considerably cheaper, dipping just below the RM400,000 mark. Comparatively, the impressively-specced G30 BMW 530i is priced dangerously close at RM398,800, but remains as a CBU unit for the time being.

The hybrid system in the E 350 e is broadly similar to that of the C 350 e. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque (exactly as the E 250), but gets boosted by an electric motor that belts 87 hp and 440 Nm of torque. Together, the hybrid powertrain gives 286 hp and 550 Nm of torque, enabling a century sprint time of 6.2 seconds.

Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, whereas top speed in full electric mode is capped at 130 km/h. On a full charge, it will give you a pure electric range of 33 km. The claimed fuel consumption figure is between 2.1 to 2.5 litres per 100km. Like the C 350 e, it will be fully kitted to the brim, dressed in the suitably sporty AMG Line package. The E 350 e will come with:

Multibeam LED Headlamps Panoramic sliding glass roof Active Brake Assist
Airmatic suspension 19-inch AMG light alloy wheels AMG Line exterior
Night Package 60 litres of fuel tank AMG Line interior
Burmester premium surround sound system AMG sports steering wheel Nappa leather upholstery
Pre-entry air conditioning Fully digital instrument cluster Blue-coloured brake callipers

The approximate launch date is unknown at press time, but Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said it will officially be introduced in Q3 2017. Only a few more months to go, guys!


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