Mercedes Benz E-Class First Drive Review

Mercedes Benz has updated the E-Class LWB with more features and variants. It takes on the likes of the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A6. But there is something which makes this Mercedes special. Read on.

It is a strange predicament! Most top bosses we have interacted with have always aspired to own the Mercedes E-Class. There have been cases when these guys own the previous generation model and want to upgrade to the new generation E-Class. What a reputation! So we had to find out whether the new 2021 model has the power to please. The new E-Class comes with a mild makeover. With the new car, Mercedes Benz has introduced an India specific AMG exterior line in the E-Class. The front end gets new LED headlamps with a unique single strip LED day time running lights integrated within. The grille gets a diamond chrome detailing and the Star logo sits prominently in the middle. The front bumper is new to and to break the monotony of the all black front end, a chrome strip has been added. In profile the AMG Line 18in alloys are clearly visible and we were happy to note the rather high profile run flat tyres on the new E-Class. This makes it more relevant to Indian road conditions as compared to the low profiles generally seen on AMG branded cars. There is also a chrome strip which adds to the blinge factor. At the back, the tail lamps sport new LED bezels.