THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate are now on sale, with prices starting from £39,130 on-the-road for the entry E 200 Sport Saloon, and £41,460 for the E 200 Sport Estate.
The new range, with first vehicles arriving from the premium German brand in the UK in the autumn, will top out with the £100,370 AMG E63 4MATIC+ estate.
The E 200 features a 2.0-litre petrol engine generating 197hp and the saloon delivers 38.7 combined mpg and emits 165g/km of CO2, while the estate delivers 37.2mpg and emits from 174g/km.
Using a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, the E 450 4MATIC produces 367hp and on the combined cycle, the Saloon can achieve 31.4mpg and 204g/km.
Both the four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines come with the EQ Boost 48-volt onboard electrical system as standard – thanks to energy recovery and "glide" mode the system further improves efficiency.
The diesel-powered E 220 d has a 2.0-litre engine with an output of 194hp can deliver between 53.3 and 47.1 combined mpg and emits between 139 and 157g/km (Estate: 50.4-45.6mpg and 148-161g/km).
The E 400 d 4MATIC uses a 3.0-litre straight-six engine that can produce 340hp and 700 Nm. It can deliver between 42.2 and 39.2 combined mpg and emits between 176 and 189 g/km of CO2, while the estate delivers 38.7-37.2mpg and a between 181-192g/km of CO2.
All models come as standard with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.
Standard equipment on Sport models – available on E 200 and E 220 d only – includes MBUX infotainment system, with two 12.3in cockpit and central displays, 17in alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, LED headlights, blind spot assist, wireless smartphone charging, leather upholstery; and heated front seats.
For an additional £2500, AMG Line – E 200 and E 220 d only – adds 18in AMG alloy wheels, AMG body styling, privacy glass, multibeam LED intelligent headlights, and thermotronic three-zone automatic climate control.
AMG Line Premium adds 19in AMG alloy wheels, keyless-go Comfort package, with keyless lock and unlocking, 360 degree camera, and MBUX augmented reality for navigation. AMG Line Premium is available for £2000 over AMG Line models.
For another £2500, the range-topping AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus adds 20in AMG alloy wheels, night package, panoramic sunroof, Burmester surround sound system, memory package, including electrically adjustable front seats and, for vitalising comfort, the Energizing Comfort package.
