More than just a nip-and-tuck

The new E-Klasse does not completely abandon traditional Benz elements that have made it such a success for the past seven decades, but it’s definitely taken a leaf from its ultra-modern EQE sibling to keep up with the Joneses.What you get is a neatly packaged amalgamation of the brand’s past, present, and future in one car. From the past are Mercedes-Benz’s iconic hood ornament and a chrome radiator grille with horizontal slats, evoking a sense of occasion and luxury that can still be felt today.It should be noted, however, that other trims of the E200 (Avantgarde and AMG Line) do not bear the ornament, and wear more contemporary star-patterned grilles instead.EQE-inspired design cues extend to the blacked-out grille surrounds and retractable door handles that illuminate when unlocked. Its classic three-box silhouette now takes on a far more sculpted look, with a tapered side profile and stronger character lines. Squint hard enough and you’ll even see similarities with its current S-Class and CLS brothers.Also updated is the wheelbase, which has been extended by 20mm over its predecessor.At the back, its LED taillights now sport Three-Pointed Star motifs, in case you forgot what car you’re driving. It’s a somewhat polarising design choice, and certainly caters to folks looking for a bit of flashiness.Timeless elegance is the name of the game here, and the E200 Exclusive definitely has that in spades with the new design direction.

Old-school comfort meets new-age technologies

It’s just as modern and luxurious once you step inside. Occupants are cocooned in rich and supple Nappa leather upholstery, while an open-pore maple wood centre console provides a classy visual contrast. Additionally, the latter provides occupants with a pa...

Business Class on four wheels

On-road dynamics are exactly what you’d expect from a worthy Benz saloon: comfort-oriented but never hapless if you’re feeling the need for speed. Under the E200’s bonnet is a 2.0L M 254 turbocharged inline-four engine, producing about 204hp and 320Nm...

Executive Express

Priced at S$388,888 with COE, it’s much more expensive than its counterparts from Munich and Ingolstadt. But look at it this way: as far as executive saloons go, the E200 definitely sits high at the top of the food chain. It’s prettier than its rivals, and manages to outshine them in the luxury department. All this, while offering a competent and relatively quiet powertrain. And more importantly, it’s still immediately recognisable as a proper Mercedes-Benz: infusing tomorrow’s technologies without sacrificing the crucial tried-and-tested elements that make a Benz…well, a Benz.

Mercedes-Benz E200 Exclusive