India, Feb. 14 -- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has long been the benchmark for luxury sedans, offering a blend of comfort, tech and driving dynamics. It's the best-selling car in its class, thanks largely to its long wheelbase, offering more legroom to the rear-seat passenger. Luxury cars are largely chauffeur-driven. So, owners get to stretch out as they travel.

Archrival BMW wised up to this hack and took the fight to Mercedes's doorstep (or garage door) with its 5-series, offering a long wheelbase for the first time in India. Mercedes didn't cower. Its latest E-class offers all that and more: Three engine options against the 5-series's single petrol motor.

The base E 200 is ideal for those who are chauffeur-driven. For owners who crave ...