New Mercedes E-Class petrol plug-in-hybrid achieves 134.5mpg

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

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% in under two hours with a 7.4 kW charger, or in under four hours from a standard three-pin UK socket.

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
E 220 d	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
E 220 d 4MATIC	AMG Line	135	55.4	42,470	41,900	515	32
E 300 de	SE	41	166.2	47,700	47,645	0	13
E 300 de	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
E 200	AMG Line	163	39.2	40,620	40,050	515	33
E 300 e	SE	46	134.5	47,450	47,395	0	13
E 300 e	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
E 220 d	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
E 220 d 4MATIC	AMG Line	142	52.3	44,470	43,900	515	33
E 300 de	SE	44	166.2	49,700	49,645	0	13
E 300 de	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
E 200	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