Spending about 500,000 yuan to buy a car, the most important thing is to consider the brand value, as for the configuration of power, many people seem to not care much. In the domestic medium and large luxury car market, the three BBA companies almost firmly occupy the top few in sales and word of mouth, even if the follow-up catchers are numerous, but still can not shake their dominance. Among the three giants, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has more fans.
Recently, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-class remodeled model was launched, and the new car was launched with a total of 5 configurations, each configuration is divided into a sports version and a luxury version, and the price range is 43.81 to 542,800 yuan. As a small modification model, the new car is mainly adjusted at the configuration level, the whole vehicle has not changed much, let's understand how its specific performance is.
Exterior design
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class still offers two style kits, the sport version is more inclined to fashion and sports, while the standard-based luxury version has a strong business attribute. The new model is basically consistent with the overseas version of the model in terms of appearance design, and there is no special adjustment for the Chinese market, in which the front face of the car looks more flat, the visual effect of the forward grille is smaller than that of the old model, and the lower bracket shape has not changed much, but a chrome trim strip has been added to decorate.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 5078×1860×1480 mm, and the wheelbase is 3079 mm. The body side design of the new car continues the current model shape, the overall design is elegant and dignified, and bright trim strips are added around the window and the bottom side skirt as decoration, and the wheel rim shape is also consistent with the current model.
The rear part of the car has not been adjusted too much, and the front of the car has the same flat visual effect, in which the tail light group of the car is more rounded, the internal dot matrix light source is very scientific and technological, and it has a high degree of recognition after lighting at night, and the middle of the light group is also connected by silver trim panels, which further extends the lateral visual effect of the rear.
Interior design
The interior design of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has not changed, the dual screen design has been retained, and the classic elements still have a strong appeal today, which is beyond doubt, and this design has also been borrowed by many manufacturers. The new car's large central control screen is equipped with a new multimedia system, which supports touch operation, which is more convenient in terms of operation than the old model. The three-panel steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is more sporty, the leather fabric used for wrapping on the surface is delicate, the buttons on both sides support touch operation, and a large number of piano paint plates and silver trim plates are used as embellishments.
Depending on the configuration, the interior seats of the new model are wrapped in imitation leather and leather fabrics, and the main passenger seat is adjusted electrically as standard in terms of function. The front seats in the new model are relatively wide, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the backrest has good support for the shoulders and waist.
The rear seats of the new car are of the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the longitudinal width of the rear row is excellent, which can basically maintain more than two punches. There is a certain bulge in the center of the platform, which will affect the intermediate passengers, and some models have the power adjustment function of the rear seats.
dynamical system
The new model comes standard with a 2.0T engine in terms of power and is available in high and low power versions, with a maximum output of 258 hp and 197 hp and a peak torque of 370 Nm and 320 Nm, respectively. In terms of transmission system, it is equipped with a 9-speed manual transmission as standard, and a full-time four-wheel drive system is also available.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a conventional small modification, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is mainly adjusted for the configuration level, and the whole vehicle has not changed much. A total of five fuel versions of the new car will be launched, and the E 350 e L model with plug-in hybrid system will also be launched, and the pure electric cruising range will reach 120 kilometers. Next, the car uncle will mainly compare the fuel version in detail to see which configuration is more cost-effective.
The 2022 model was redesignated to E260L
Referral Index: ★★★★★
Configuration review: The configuration performance is comprehensive enough, and the overall cost performance is high
The guidance price is 438,100 yuan, the configuration is in terms of functions with body stability control, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, front and rear parking radar, reversing image, constant speed cruise, driving mode switching, suspension soft and hard adjustment, segmented electric sunroof, keyless start, remote start, steering wheel manual four-way adjustment, steering wheel shift, main passenger seat electric adjustment, auxiliary seat adjustable button, road call rescue, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, vehicle networking, OTA upgrade, automatic headlights, headlight height adjustment, 64-color in-car mood light, window anti-pinch hand, rain sensor windshield wipers , automatic air conditioning, temperature partition control, car air purifier, etc., the configuration performance is comprehensive enough, the overall cost performance is high.
The 2022 model was redesignated with the E260L 4MATIC
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The only 4WD version in the whole series
The guide price is 460,100 yuan, which is the only four-wheel drive version in the series, and has more multiple clutches and front seat heating than the entry-level model in terms of functions.
The 2022 model is redesigned to the E300L stylish model
Referral Index: ★★★★
Configuration review: Power boost
The guidance price is 473,900 yuan, the configuration is equipped with a 2.0T high-power version of the engine in terms of power, the maximum output power is increased from 197 horsepower to 258 horsepower, in addition, compared with the entry-level model in terms of function, there are also more 360-degree panoramic images, electric trunk, exterior mirror automatic anti-glare / reversing automatic rolldown, etc., consumers with higher requirements for power can consider.
The 2022 model is redesignated to the E300L luxury type
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration reviews: Luxury configuration increased
The guidance price is 492,900 yuan, and the functional aspects have increased the rear seat electric adjustment, the second row of seat back adjustment, the rear electric seat memory, the Berlin Sound 13 speakers, the rear side window electric sun blind, etc. Compared with the previous configuration, the luxury configuration has increased to a certain extent.
The 2022 model was redesigned to the E300L Premium
Referral Index: ★
Configuration review: The price increase is too large
The guidance price is 542,400 yuan, and the functional aspect has lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, steering wheel electric four-way adjustment, steering wheel memory, head-up digital display, leather material seats, front seat ventilation, front seat electric memory, rear independent air conditioning, etc., the configuration is further improved, but the price increase is larger and the cost performance is low.
Uncle Che summed up
As a regular annual small makeover, Mercedes-Benz E-class vehicle has not been adjusted too much, in today's 5 configurations that the car uncle focuses on analyzing, the 2022 model E 260 L that belongs to the entry-level has a comprehensive functional configuration, meeting the needs of daily cars is not a problem, if you feel that the entry-level model is too humiliating, you can completely remove the tail logo, which is also the basic operation of many people. In the past 2021, the cumulative sales of this model throughout the year reached 134,632 units, the average monthly sales of more than 10,000 units, in January 2022, its monthly sales performance is also 13,460 units, the sales level is relatively stable, and shows a steady and progressive trend, I believe that after this round of small changes, its sales data will have a certain degree of upswing.