Sixth-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class makes global debut, India launch next year

By Auto TodayMercedes-Benz has revealed the latest iteration of the E-Class. Now in its sixth-gen, the E-Class is bigger, has more refined powertrains and borrows a lot of design and tech from the S-Class. The sedan will go on sale internationally in the coming months, with India launch next year.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassDesign

Design-wise, the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class blends in the family look, similar to the larger S-Class. The headlamps now come with a larger and more sculpted and blend in with the large grille. The LED DRLs feature an upper strip and two lower crescents below the twin-LED headlamps. The grille itself is larger and comes with an optional illuminated surround. The brand offers a bunch of different style packages, including the sporty AMG line.

The rear is very S-Class-inspired and comes with large taillamps, which comes with LED motifs that mimic the Mercedes-Benz logo.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassPlatform

The E-Class sits on the brand’s Modular Rear Architecture. The wheelbase has been extended by 22mm, freeing up more space for the rear occupants. These images are of the standard-wheelbase E-Class. The India-spec long-wheelbase variant will be revealed at a later date. The sedan comes with standard steel spring suspension which has been improved for further comfort, but the top-spec variants will be offered with the AirMatic air suspension.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassPowertrain options

The brand has overhauled the powertrains with the addition of mild-hybrid system. The car will carry forward the four-cylinder petrol and diesel and the six-cylinder petrol and diesel motors. The plug-in hybrid models now come with an electric only range of 115km (WLTP) with the help of a larger battery pack.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassInterior

The cabin of the new E-Class has been reworked, with a new 12.3-inch instrument display and 14.4-inch portrait-style infotainment display. The comfort of the seats has been improved and so has been the quality of the materials used in the cabin. Customers can also opt for the three-display MBUX Hyperscreen setup as found in the EQS.

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassIndia launch

India is expected to get the new E-Class next year. However unlike the E-Class for Europe and other markets, India gets the longer-wheelbase variant along with China.