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Pricing &specification announced for new Mercedes E-Class plug-in-hybrid

The new E 300 e is available to order, with prices starting at £47,450 for the entry-level SE.

Following on from the E 300 de, the E 300 e (Saloon only) now completes the E-Class hybrid range.

The E 300 e is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine which produces 211 hp and 350 Nm of torque and a hybrid module with 122 hp of electric power and 440 Nm of torque (combined system output is 700 Nm). It can achieve 134.5 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 46 g/km of CO2. It can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The E 300 e has a fully electric range of 31 miles from its 13.5 kWh battery. It can be charged from 10 to 100 per cent in under two hours with a 7.4 kW charger, or in under four hours from a standard three-pin UK socket.

Every model comes with a high specification as standard. The entry-level SE features blind spot assist; widescreen cockpit; four USB ports; touchpad with controller; illuminated door sills; spilt-folding rear seats; Parking package including Active Parking Assist with front and rear parking sensors; Seat Comfort package including Electro-pneumatic four-way lumbar support; ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours; 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; Keyless-Go starting function; light carbon-grain aluminium trim with centre console in black open-pored ash wood; and heated front seats with electric adjustment.

The AMG Line trim adds AMG exterior bodystyling; 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels; black open-pore ash wood trim with Artico Dinamica leather upholstery; AMG steering wheel with touch control buttons; and privacy glass.

The Premium package is available for £2,395 and includes COMAND Online; memory package; wireless charging; Multibeam LED; and Parking package including 360 camera.

The £4,395 Premium Plus package adds to this with Burmester surround sound system; Keyless-Go package including hands-free access, automatic powered boot closing and keyless entry; and a panoramic sunroof.

For £595 the Night package (only available with AMG Line trim) can be added and includes 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels in high-gloss black; diamond radiator grille and a single louvre in high-gloss black; front apron in high-gloss black; and rear bumper in high-gloss black with chrome trim.

The Comfort package – only available in conjunction with the Premium or Premium Plus package – costs £1,895 for SE trim (£3,295 for AMG Line) and includes Air Balance; Energizing comfort control; Air Body Control air suspension; and Nappa leather upholstery (AMG Line only).

Driver assistance systems include a Lane Tracking package (£595) that includes Active Lane Keeping Assist, and the more comprehensive Driving Assistance package (£1,695) which adds Active Brake Assist; Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Speed Limit Assist; Active Lane-change Assist; Evasive Steering Assist; Pre-Safe Impulse Side and Pre-Safe Plus.

E-Class Saloon and Estate Pricing

  Trim CO2 mpg OTR price (£) P11D (£) Road fund licence (£) BIK tax rate (%)
Saloon
E 220 d SE 122 61.4 38,065 37,805 205 29
AMG Line 127 58.9 40,560 40,300 205 30
E 220 d 4MATIC SE 135 55.4 39,975 39,405 515 32
AMG Line 135 55.4 42,470 41,900 515 32
E 300 de SE 41 166.2 47,700 47,645 0 13
AMG Line 41 166.2 50,195 50,140 0 13
E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line 154 47.1 54,685 53,800 830 35
E 200 SE 153 42.2 38,125 37,555 515 31
AMG Line 163 39.2 40,620 40,050 515 33
E 300 e SE 46 134.5 47,450 47,395 0 13
AMG Line 46 134.5 49,945 49,890 0 13
E 53 4MATIC+ 200 32.5 64,240 62,945 1240 37
E 63 S 4MATIC+ 245 26.2 94,725 92,910 1760 37
Estate
E 220 d SE 129 57.7 40,065 39,805 205 30
AMG Line 135 55.4 42,870 42,300 515 32
E 220 d 4MATIC SE 140 53.3 41,975 41,405 515 33
AMG Line 142 52.3 44,470 43,900 515 33
E 300 de SE 44 166.2 49,700 49,645 0 13
AMG Line 44 166.2 52,195 52,140 0 13
E 400 d 4MATIC AMG Line 161 46.3 56,685 55,800 830 37
E 200 SE 161 39.8 40,125 39,555 515 33
AMG Line 172 37.7 42,935 42,050 830 35
E 53 4MATIC+ 203 31.7 66,240 64,945 1240 37
E 63 S 4MATIC+ 246 26.2 96,725 94,910 1760 37

 

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