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Although consumers' enthusiasm for SUVs continues, the upsurge of elevated driving positions has not caught everyone's attention. Cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class continue to provide a luxurious driving experience for fewer and fewer consumers, who don't mind sitting lower when driving.

Since 1946, the E-Class has sold more than 14 million vehicles and is the best-selling car of the brand. The W213 generation currently launched in 2016 has been updated to understand the next generation of E-Class until around 2023.

The update also applies to E-Class Coupe and Convertible models, including facelifts, some interior upgrades and newer technologies. Minor styling adjustments include a redesigned radiator grille, front headlights and front bumper, as well as additional freshness in the form of new rear bumpers and split taillights.

Entry-level models are now equipped with a sporty Avantgarde line appearance, which is characterized by a central star in the grille and a power dome in the hood. Full LED headlights are standard, and ultra-range multi-beam LEDs are optional.

For the interior, the E-Class uses three new versions of the steering wheel and is upgraded to the latest MBUX multimedia system. It has two high-resolution screens that bring a widescreen effect.

Unlike before, the large central screen is now touch-operated. The car’s systems can also be operated via touch controls on the steering wheel, a laptop-style touchpad between the seats, or a series of physical buttons-Mercedes has not been stingy to provide the owner’s favorite way to interact with the car. in use.

However, the familiar "Hey Mercedes" function took a hit in being able to understand my clearest Sarfer accent, and perfect voice control still cannot be achieved in the automotive industry.

The latest MBUX system includes augmented reality technology that can display additional information, such as house numbers, in the video image of the surrounding environment.

The updated driver assistance system includes the Distronic active cruise control system, which can now detect tail and slow-moving traffic faster. Active Blind Spot Assist can monitor the surrounding environment in a stationary state and warn the driver of approaching vehicles, motorcycles or bicycles when the door is opened.

Stimulating seat power is another new feature of the E-Class, which can help prevent body pain during long-distance travel through small movements of the seat.

The decoration in the luxurious and spacious cabin is first-class, and the metal decoration and fine-grain leather exude business-level luxury. The E-Class gives a sense of maturity and is particularly delicate. Its soundproof cabin isolates the crew from the unpleasant noise of the outside world.

Agility Control selective damping can automatically optimize the driving characteristics of different roads, but the driving quality of the test car is mixed. On smooth tar, this is the definition of soothing riding, drifting for several kilometers in the drifting comfort. But potholes and small bumps caused bumps, which may be attributed to the optional 19-inch low-profile tires on the test car.

As with German luxury cars, most of the best toys require additional fees. The test car is equipped with optional accessories worth about R300,000. Some of the most expensive are the AMG Line exterior (R66,300), which includes a honeycomb grille, a driving assistance kit Plus (R50,300), and a panoramic sunroof ( R25,100) and Burmester sound system (R18,500). Many other additional devices have also been installed, some of which may become standard for price tags above R1m. Even keyless start and Thermotronic climate control require additional fees.

Priced at 1,019,830 rand, the Mercedes E220d AMG Line is theoretically the wisest choice in the series because it claims the lowest fuel consumption and combines it with 400Nm of powerful torque and a good 143kW power output, but it The biggest problem is its sad turbo lag in the high altitude areas of Gauteng.

When you step on the accelerator, you cannot try to pull it away quickly due to long hesitation. At higher engine speeds, large Mercedes-Benz can easily cruise and overtake, but the laziness of low speed means that it is not an ideal car for impatient drivers in stop-start city driving.

On the bright side, the diesel engine is very refined, and it feels like running on triple distilled whiskey.

The simplicity of the diesel engine is their main selling point. The average test car's 8.1 liters/100 kilometers is commendable, although we think that even the lightest driver can hardly reach the 5.2 liter figure claimed by the factory.

Its relative lack of thirst makes the E220d attractive in terms of fuel prices. Lacking the excitement of the higher-powered E53 and E63 AMG models in the E-Class series, this mid-level management model flies under the radar, flying in a silent and unobtrusive luxury way. People will be attracted by its gentle and content cocoon, although not everyone is used to this kind of turbo lag.

BMW 520d, 140kW/400Nm — R987,296

Audi A6 40TDI Sports S series, 140kW/400Nm — R971,500

Jaguar XF D200 S, 150kW/430Nm — R1,035,934 

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