Is the Mercedes-Benz E300L Imported?

[DeOscar]

The Mercedes-Benz E300L is not imported; it is domestically produced. Taking the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E300L as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized sedan with body dimensions of 5078mm in length, 1860mm in width, and 1484mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3079mm and a fuel tank capacity of 66 liters. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E300L features multi-link independent suspension both at the front and rear, with a rear-wheel-drive layout. It is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 285PS, a maximum torque of 370Nm, and a maximum power output of 190kW, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

[DiRonan]

I previously researched the Mercedes-Benz E300L when buying a car. This model is indeed domestically produced by Beijing Benz. After localization, the wheelbase was extended, making the rear seating particularly spacious - ideal for family use. The price is over 100,000 yuan cheaper than the imported version, yet it comes with generous configurations like rear privacy glass and extended seats that are exclusive to the Chinese market. During maintenance at the 4S店, technicians mentioned domestic parts supply is faster - replacing a bumper takes about 3 days compared to half a month for imported models. However, small components like wiper blades are still imported from Germany. The quality control for domestically produced Mercedes is now quite good, with each vehicle undergoing 37 inspection checkpoints at the factory. Of course, some buyers insist on imported models - for them, they'd need to choose the standard wheelbase E-Class without the L designation.

[LaWeston]

As a car enthusiast, I've compared Mercedes-Benz E-Class models from different channels. The E300L variant is actually a domestically produced model exclusively for the Chinese market by Beijing Benz, manufactured in the Yizhuang Development Zone. The locally produced version with chassis code V213 is 14cm longer than the imported standard-wheelbase version, but features softer suspension tuning for more comfortable speed bump traversal. The domestic version comes with China-exclusive features like PM2.5 filters and thickened seat padding. Some friends insist on imported models only to find the imported E300s all have standard wheelbase with noticeably cramped rear seats. For genuine imported Mercedes E-Class, you'd need to look at the two-door coupe or wagon versions - those are truly German-made imports.

[AylaAnn]

Last week, I accompanied a friend to pick up his E300L Luxury model, and the salesperson directly referred to it as a domestically produced car. Most E300Ls running on the streets now are manufactured by Beijing Benz, with the Chinese manufacturer's logo visible at the lower edge of the front windshield. The most obvious advantage after localization is the price benefit, being about 15% cheaper than the imported version with the same configuration. However, the transmission and engine are still original from Germany, and even the ECU tuning is synchronized with the Stuttgart headquarters. One detail is that the domestic version has an 'L' badge on the sill strip, which the imported version lacks. The recently launched 2025 model even added a China-exclusive fragrance system that automatically switches scents based on navigation, which is a pretty smart move in localization.