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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
torque , compared with the outgoing E250 ’ s 204 horsepower and 310Nm . Acceleration times of 0 to 100km / h are equal for the E200 but for the E250 , it has improved from 7.7 seconds to 7.4 seconds .
The 2.0-litre engine will be paired with a seven-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission with direct select paddle shifters .
MBM said that it will be taking orders for the new E Class from April onwards , and that the expected price for the new E200 and E250 will be RM380,000 and RM420,000 respectively .
Driving The New E250
There are many noticeable changes in the new E250 . Obviously it looks much sportier and youthful with the exterior design updates . The cabin is much more pleasant to the eye and feels plusher now .
In fact , we feel that the level of luxury and comfort offered is not that far behind what is offered in the current S-Class .
In terms of performance , the new E250 is a livelier car , thanks to the new and more powerful engine . Throttle response seems to
be better , and there is more torque as well . Fuel economy is also better now , standing at 5.8 litres per 100km , making it the best in class .
Since the model we drove was an Elegance variant , the Direct Control suspension with selective damping system was configured more towards comfort , making it rather soft . However , Mercedes-Benz said that the Avantgarde line ’ s Direct Control suspension is positioned 15mm lower , making it a much more exciting car around bends .
Thanks to the new electromechanical Direct-Steer system , steering responds better now as well , improving the E 250 ’ s agility . It feels heavier and much more firm as well .
As far as driving dynamics is concerned , the new E 250 is without doubt a fun car to drive . Mercedes-Benz has done a brilliant job in making this car sportier without compromising on the level of luxury and comfort offered .
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