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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS DIESEL PLUG-IN- HYBRID NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER

ByDave Stopher

Oct 26, 2018
  • E 300 de SE Saloon is available from £47,700 OTR
  • Prices start at £49,700 OTR for the E 300 de SE Estate
  • Order books are open now with first deliveries arriving in spring 2019

The new E 300 de Saloon and Estate are available to order, with prices starting at £47,700 for the Saloon and £49,700 for the Estate.

The new E 300 de redefines the executive hybrid segment, providing the ultimate combination of diesel’s long-distance efficiency and frugality with the emissions-free running of electricity.

The E 300 de Saloon and Estate are powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine which produces 194 hp and 400 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 166.2 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 41 g/km of CO2 (44 g/km for the Estate). It can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds (6.0 seconds for the Estate) and has a top speed of 155 mph.

The E 300 de has a fully electric range of 34 miles for the Saloon and 32 miles for the Estate. It has a battery capacity of 13.5 kWh and can be charged from 10 to 100 per cent in under two hours with a 7.4 kW charger. 

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.

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 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 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