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Wednesday May 26 2021 Bay Harbour News 19
Mercedes sedan high on luxury
I’LL BE brutally honest, I prefer
cars with big engines.
However, as time goes by any
engine that is honest has charmed
me, and it’s fair to say Mercedes-
Benz builds beautiful engines,
strong, smooth and efficient.
I mention big engines because
the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
sedan has a V8 engine option,
and from previous experience
with that engine in other models
I can report it is an absolute
cracker in terms of performance.
The E-Class sedan also comes
in two four-cylinder variants
– the E300 e that is also a plugin
hybrid model, and the E200
which this evaluation focuses on.
I’m not complaining, the
E200 is a beautiful car and it’s
turbocharged four-cylinder
engine surely has the goods to
propel the vehicle in a manner
fitting of the Mercedes-Benz
brand.
The E200 sedan lands here at a
touch over $106,000, if you want
hybrid that will add an extra
$40k, while the E63 S V8 comes
in at a substantial $239,900, but
I’d be saving my pennies for that
one.
That aside, the E200 is a worthy
luxury car, and all those who
know me will tell you I like the
sedan concept and I also like rearwheel-drive.
Obviously the engine sits
longitudinally up front and drives
through a nine-speed automatic
gearbox.
Mercedes-Benz claims
power outputs of 145kW and
320Nm, these are up slightly
from previous generations of
this engine, those fitted in other
models from this high profile
German manufacturer.
The E200 is a big car (4.9m)
and it weighs in quite tubby
at around 1700kg, so it needs
as much energy under the
bonnet as it can get, and being
a turbocharged boosted unit it
develops strong torque through
the mid range, maximum spread
is available from just 1650rpm.
If you take into account peak
power registers at just 5500rpm
then there is little boost drop-off
anywhere in the rev range.
There’s also a claimed standstill
to 100km/h time of 7.5sec, which
is pretty smart for that bulk, and
it will also scamper through a
highway overtake in 5sec (80-
120km/h).
More importantly, though,
is the sophistication within the
driveline, the complex array of
gearbox ratios means that gaps
are filled seamlessly, the entire
transfer of power to the wheels is
smooth and controlled.
That’s the way it is in a
premium car, and the E200 is
quite simply built for the luxury
market, it cocoons the occupants
with plush deep dish seats
MERCEDES-BENZ E200: Vast array of specification and fitment, especially for safety.
covered in leather. There are all of
the trimmings you would expect
for $100k and the functions are
sophisticated yet laid out in an
intuitive manner. I particularly
like the steering wheel controls,
they have a non-haptic feel, you
just simply slide your fingers over
them to adjust settings.
There is also a wide touch
screen which extends almost the
entire width of the dash panel,
some of the functions can also
be manipulated by a centre
console mouse-like device. This is
something Mercedes-Benz does
well, the trim quality and fitment
is nothing short of exceptional.
That feel extends all of way to
ride comfort. The E200 doesn’t
get the air suspension of some of
its stablemates, but it does have
adaptive damping that imparts a
soft, supple ride.
SEDAN: The E200
is also available
with coupe or
cabriolet body
styles, and a
choice of engines.
• Price – Mercedes-Benz
E200 sedan, $106,600
• Dimensions – Length,
4935mm; width,
2065mm; height,
1460mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
rear-wheeldrive,
1991cc, 145kW,
320Nm, nine-speed
automatic
• Performance –
0-100km/h, 7.5sec
• Fuel usage – 8l/100km
Saying that, there is little
handling compromise. The
E200 sits low so there is little
gravitational force working
over the suspension. Add in the
feel you get from rear-wheeldrive
then the E200 could also
be considered a driver’s car, it
feels lithe and nimble, which is
something you don’t ordinarily
experience in a bulky car. The
steering is absolutely delightful,
feedback from the low profile
19in Pirelli tyres is generated fully
to the wheel.
I took the test car west to
Darfield and through the scenic
route to Glenroy, the E200
covers open stretches quickly,
good use of the cruise control is
recommended. When the flowing
corners are presented turn-in
is sharp, while the push from
the rear end promotes a natural
handling sensation, and in the
tight stuff any feeling of oversteer
is quickly arrested by a complex
traction control system.
You don’t buy a prestige car
without receiving all of the safety
kit, the E200 is simply loaded
with features way too numerous
to mention. Much of it has been
upgraded from the previous
generation model, notably the
lane keep system which allows
the driver to relax his/her hands
on the wheel.
The E200 is also remarkably
thrifty. Mercedes-Benz claims
an eight-litre per 100km
combined cycle average. The
comprehensive fuel usage
displays were constantly listing
around 9l/100km during my
time in the evaluation car. That
aided by a 5.5l/100km figure
sitting at 100km/h on the
highway, the engine very relaxed
turning over at just 1500rpm in
ninth gear.
Mercedes-Benz doesn’t sit back
and let grass grow. The company
has a strong generational system,
and with such an extensive range
new models are arriving almost
on a constant basis.
The E200 sedan is very
classy and any purchaser will
be delighted with the way it
makes you feel inside the car.
The E-Class also has coupe or
cabriolet options.
I certainly I hope the E63 S
heads my way.
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