Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate and GLC Coupe (New
Engine)
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the E-Class Estate and
GLC Coupe lineup in the United Kingdom by adding new engines to both vehicles.
The new Mercedes-Benz
E-Class Estate gains three new units, starting with the 2.0-liter diesel that
equips the 200d version, which kicks off from £ 36,735 in the SE
grade. It delivers 65.7 mpg UK (54.7 mpg US / 4.3 lt/100 km) and emits 109 g/km
of CO2.
Next comes the E350d SE, with its 3.0-liter V6 that
produces 258 horsepower, delivers up to 48.7 mpg UK (40.5 mpg US / 5.8 lt/100
km) and emits 140 g/km of CO2. Prices for this version start from £ 47,255, while the AMG E43 costs £ 58,290 and uses a 3.0-liter
biturbo V6 petrol mill, rated at 401 HP. The latter variant needs 4.7 seconds
to reach 62 mph from a standstill.
All versions of the E-Class come with a 9-G-Tronic
automatic transmission as standard, with shorter shift times for the E43, and
feature the same equipment line as the E-Class sedan, but they add the
split-folding rear seats. These can also be specified with the optional folding
bench seat in the boot, for an additional £ 1,250, along with an
Easy-Pack load securing kit, for another £ 295. The E43 can be fitted
with an AMG carbon fiber package, for £ 1,575.
Ending the E-Class list of updates is the E220d
Saloon, which is available, for the first time, with the brand's 4Matic
four-wheel drive system. This costs £ 37,730 and it needs 7.5 seconds
to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph.
Joining the current GLC Coupe lineup is the GLC 350d
4Matic, with its 3.0-liter V6 diesel that produces 358 horsepower, delivers up
to 47.1 mpg UK (39.2 mpg US / 6 lt/100 km) and emits 161 g/km of CO2. It starts
from £ 47,135, while the other addition to the family, the AMG GLC 43
4Matic, can be had from £ 50,960, with its 3.0-liter biturbo V6 petrol
mill, which is rated at 367 HP. The more muscular variant needs 4.9 seconds to
go from rest to 62 mph and it can top out at 155 mph.
Deliveries of the E200d Estate, E350d Estate, E43
4Matic Estate, GLC 350d 4Matic Coupe and GLC 43 4Matic Coupe will commence in
December this year.
