Mercedes decided to offer UK buyers a new X-Class limited edition
spec dubbed ‘Element’. It features enhanced specification, branded graphics and
a choice of two metallic and one solid paint. The X-Class Element Edition is
available exclusively through the Mercedes-Benz Vans Retailer network in the
UK, and like its nomenclature suggests, there will only be a limited number of
these trucks available.
For starters, it’s based on the high-spec
Progressive trim level, which means that it has painted bumpers with a
simulated under guard in matte black, aluminum door sills with ‘Mercedes-Benz’
lettering, chrome door handles, a load securing rail system, heated exterior
mirrors and an iridium silver matte radiator grille.
Meanwhile, novelties include the black roof liner,
Comfort Pack (with Artico leather upholstery), 19-inch alloy wheels, the Style
Pack (LED headlights, taillights, privacy class, running boards, roof rails),
special edition livery, and a load bed liner with a roll cover option. Buyers
also get to choose between Chisana White (solid) and Diamond Silver or Kabara
Black metallic paints. Since the Element Edition is an X 250d 4MATIC model, this means power
comes from a 2.3-liter four-cylinder diesel engine putting down 190 PS and 450 Nm of torque.
As for its passive and active safety equipment, the
following features are standard: driver and passenger airbags and thorax bags,
window bags on the A-D pillar, driver knee bag, Active Brake Assist
(radar-based autonomous emergency braking), Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign
Assist, Hill Start Assist, Reversing Camera, Anti-theft protection package, ECO
start/stop function and ESP (Trailer Stability Assist can be added at a cost).
