When launched in India, the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB will compete with the recently unveiled BMW 5 Series LWB.
Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch the all-new E-Class in India later this year and the German brand has confirmed that the luxury saloon will be offered in long-wheelbase form in the country. Ahead of the launch, the new sixth-generation E-Class has been spied on cameras in India.
Two test mules of the luxury sedan – one in black and the other in silver – were spotted at a yard in Pune. Like all locally assembled Mercedes, the upcoming E-Class will be rolled out via Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits from the company's Chakan facility in Pune. The sixth-generation E-Class will make its global debut in April 2023.
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Design
The sixth-generation E-Class features a redesigned front fascia with piano black finish around the single slat front grille, flanked by reprofiled LED headlamps on either side. The roofline has a sharp curve just ahead of the C pillar, giving the E-Class LWB a coupe-like profile. At the rear, the car features quad LED taillights with a unique star-shaped pattern for the brake lights.
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Additionally, the rear bumper is equipped with chrome inserts around the faux exhaust vents. Other visual highlights include flush-fitting door handles and 18-inch dual-tone machine-cut alloy wheels. Dimensions-wise, the new E-Class LWB measures 5,092 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width and 1,493 mm in height, while its wheelbase stands at 3,094 mm.
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Features
The interior of the E-Class LWB will be similar to the latest generation of Mercedes, with a superscreen setup on the dashboard. This will include a 14.9-inch central touchscreen infotainment display, a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a front passenger infotainment unit, all of which will run on the latest MBUX system.
Other notable features will include ambient lighting, paddle shifters, dual-tone upholstery, Burmester-sourced audio system, four-zone climate control and power-reclining rear seats with ottoman function, air suspension and rear wheel steering. In terms of safety, the new E-Class LWB will benefit from Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with Level 4 autonomous features.
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB: Powertrain
Internationally, the sixth-generation E-Class is available with six engine options. The E-Class LWB available in India is likely to get 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, 2.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine options, all paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. All variants of the E-Class LWB will be offered with a 9-speed automatic transmission.