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getting the Avantgarde trim , as the demand is higher compared with the Elegance variant .
He added that the Avantgarde variant is not only becoming more popular in Malaysia , but also in the entire Asian region .
Gone are the boring twin headlamps , replaced by sleeker ones . While it still retains the model ’ s typical
SpECifiCaTiOnS
Mercedes- Benz E 250 Avantgarde
Engine 2.0-litre , four-cylinder , petrol
Displacement 1,991cc
Transmission seven-speed automatic max power : 211hp
Max power 350nm @ 1,200 – 4,000rpm
Acceleration 0 – 100km / h 7.4 seconds
Fuel consumption 5.8l / 100km
Carbon emissions 135g / km
Price rm420,000
“ four-eyed ” look , the E-Class ’ headlamps now look much better in our opinion . With LED low-beam lamps and daytime running lamps fitted as standard now , full LED lamps are also available as an option for the first time in this class .
The bonnet and front bumper have been redesigned to look sportier , with a new character line as well . Running below the belt line from the rear door to the tail light , the E-Class now looks like it ’ s longer than the outgoing model . The rear has also been tweaked , featuring a redesigned bumper and new horizontal LED tail lights .
The cabin has gone through major
overhauling as well . New features include a two-part trim which stretches across the dashboard regardless of which variant it is . Also new are the air vent design , the analogue clock , the redesigned centre console and the multi-function steering wheel .
Although the E-Class ’ interior looks more modern and sporty now , it offers a heightened sense of fit-and-finish , nearly matching what is offered in an S-Class .
Top Notch Safety
The new E-Class offers state-of-the-art safety features , with most of the technology taken from the upcoming S-Class . Available as standard now is a stereo multi-purpose camera which replaces the mono multipurpose camera . Positioned behind the rear-view mirror , it delivers three-dimensional vision of up to 50 metres in front of the car , and a total of 500 metres around it .
The data provided by the camera is used by the assistance systems to detect and alert the driver on vehicles and objects approaching the car from any direction .
To help the driver keep the car in the lane , there is the Distronic Plus with Steering Assist . If an object or a pedestrian happens to end up in front of the car out of no where , the Pre-Safe Brake feature will automatically apply the brake and save the day and the object in front of you ( as long as the car is kept within 60km / h ).
And then there are the optional features - Brake Assist system with Junction Assist for hidden pedestrians and cars in low visibility situations , Pre-Safe Plus for reducing the
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