- The E 220 d sedan and station wagon share a 2.0-litre diesel engine with identical power and torque figures. However, the All-Terrain gets Merc바카라™s 4MATIC all-wheel drive system
- E 220 d All-Terrain costs Rs 15.36 lakh more than the E 220 d sedan
- The sedan바카라™s faster to 100kmph and stops quicker than the estate
Estates or station wagons are known more for their practicality than outright performance. If you바카라™re looking for a fast luxury car priced between Rs 55 lakh to Rs 75 lakh but want a three-pointed star on the nose, Mercedes-Benz offers its most popular model in two different iterations - the E 220 d long wheelbase sedan and the All-Terrain 220 d rugged station wagon. To find out which of the two offers better real world performance, we compare their specifications, acceleration, braking and the all-important fuel efficiency.
Both cars are powered by Mercedes바카라™ OM 654 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder BSVI-compliant diesel engine which belts out 194PS @ 3,800rpm and 400Nm @ 1,600-2,800rpm. Transmission duties are handled by a 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic gearbox unit. But the E 220d All-Terrain gets Mercedes바카라™ 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and a raised ride height to take on the country바카라™s rough roads.
Does the estate body shape and all-wheel-drive affect the performance of the All-Terrain? Let the test data answer that for you.
As expected, the sedan is .82 seconds faster than the estate from a standstill to 100kmph. Even in the kickdowns, the rear wheel driven sedan is a sixth of a second faster at 4.92 seconds. That said, the differences in the performance are minor and the E 220 d All-Terrain is still plenty quick for our roads. The reason for the sedan edging past the estate is the latter바카라™s higher set roofline and 20mm higher ground clearance, which affects the aerodynamics.
But it바카라™s interesting to note that despite a higher drag coefficient, the All-Terrain offers better fuel efficiency not only in the city but also on the highway. And we know of no one who doesn바카라™t like a frugal car.Â
When it comes to dropping the anchor, the E 220 d All Terrain lags behind its sedan sibling once again. This could be due to its higher weight of 2570kg. In comparison, the sedan weighs 1810kg. As a result, it stops around 3.5m to 4m later than the sedan.
The E 220 d is priced at Rs 59.64 lakh while the E Class All-Terrain gets a sticker price of Rs 75 lakh, making it Rs 15.36 lakh more expensive than the sedan. Now, bear in mind that this is a pure performance comparison and both of these cars are completely different vehicles in terms of design as well as the purpose they serve. So would you pick up the E Class All-Terrain for the added practicality over the sedan despite the performance deficit? Let us know in the comments below.
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