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To say the 2021 model year facelift for the E-Class range is subtle would be a major understatement. Still, the Stuttgart-based automaker has done its homework – the light upgrades front and back have been carried to the AMG versions as well, while the interior features one visible change: the introduction of the MBUX infotainment system. And now the updated range is making its U.K. market debut in right-hand drive form.
Both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate have become available to order, with pricing kicking off at £39,130 for the base E 200 Sport Saloon version and £41,460 for the E 200 Sport Estate. The luxury automaker is offering four appointments to the range - Sport, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, and AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus.
Note how Mercedes has reinvented itself to the point that an E-Class can be had below £40k and the entry trim version is appointed as being Sport! The basic E 200 has efficiency as its primary focus – the 2.0-liter petrol mill comes standard with EQ Boost mild hybrid assistance. It has a power rating of 197 hp and 320 Nm (236 lb. ft.).
That is enough for a combined 38.7 mpg in sedan form and 37.2 mpg when selecting the family-oriented station wagon. Users then jump straight to the E 450 4Matic with all-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter straight-six petrol under the hood. Just like the smaller engine this one also comes with the 48-volt EQ Boost electric aid.
The E 450 is rated at 367 hp and the Saloon has a 31.4 mpg rating. Diesel aficionados can select the base E 220 d or the E 400 d 4MATIC - the former comes with 194 hp while the latter’s straight-six makes an elegant case for itself with 340 hp and 700 Nm (516 lb. ft.) at the expense of some efficiency.
The E 220 d goes for a 53.3 to 47.1 combined mpg rating while the E 400 d only achieves 42.2 to 39.2 mpg with the limousine body. Those looking for the fastest E-Class models need to select the AMG E 53 and E 63 versions. The first one starts at £64,750 for the Saloon and £66,750 for the Estate and includes the same 3.0-liter EQ Boost straight-six option.
Still, in this case we are talking about 435 hp. Go for the E 63 S and power is instantly upgraded to 612 hp and 850 Nm (627 lb. ft.) thanks to the switch to AMG’s well known 4.0-liter V8. Thus, the sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) will take just 3.4 seconds while the wallet will be lighter starting this autumn after some £98,370 (Saloon) or £100,370 (Estate) take their flight.
One interesting choice would be to go one step above the electrification ladder and choose E 300 e and E 300 de AMG Line Edition plug-in hybrids. Those can be had with either petrol or diesel electrified powertrains for £46,230 for the E300 e Saloon and either £47,480 or £49,480 when selecting the E 300 de as a limousine and station wagon, respectively. Both have 13.5 kWh battery packs that enable an EV range of 32 to 35 miles, depending on the engine variant.
Note how Mercedes has reinvented itself to the point that an E-Class can be had below £40k and the entry trim version is appointed as being Sport! The basic E 200 has efficiency as its primary focus – the 2.0-liter petrol mill comes standard with EQ Boost mild hybrid assistance. It has a power rating of 197 hp and 320 Nm (236 lb. ft.).
That is enough for a combined 38.7 mpg in sedan form and 37.2 mpg when selecting the family-oriented station wagon. Users then jump straight to the E 450 4Matic with all-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter straight-six petrol under the hood. Just like the smaller engine this one also comes with the 48-volt EQ Boost electric aid.
The E 450 is rated at 367 hp and the Saloon has a 31.4 mpg rating. Diesel aficionados can select the base E 220 d or the E 400 d 4MATIC - the former comes with 194 hp while the latter’s straight-six makes an elegant case for itself with 340 hp and 700 Nm (516 lb. ft.) at the expense of some efficiency.
The E 220 d goes for a 53.3 to 47.1 combined mpg rating while the E 400 d only achieves 42.2 to 39.2 mpg with the limousine body. Those looking for the fastest E-Class models need to select the AMG E 53 and E 63 versions. The first one starts at £64,750 for the Saloon and £66,750 for the Estate and includes the same 3.0-liter EQ Boost straight-six option.
Still, in this case we are talking about 435 hp. Go for the E 63 S and power is instantly upgraded to 612 hp and 850 Nm (627 lb. ft.) thanks to the switch to AMG’s well known 4.0-liter V8. Thus, the sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) will take just 3.4 seconds while the wallet will be lighter starting this autumn after some £98,370 (Saloon) or £100,370 (Estate) take their flight.
One interesting choice would be to go one step above the electrification ladder and choose E 300 e and E 300 de AMG Line Edition plug-in hybrids. Those can be had with either petrol or diesel electrified powertrains for £46,230 for the E300 e Saloon and either £47,480 or £49,480 when selecting the E 300 de as a limousine and station wagon, respectively. Both have 13.5 kWh battery packs that enable an EV range of 32 to 35 miles, depending on the engine variant.
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