![]() Expect models to fall into insurance groups starting from 34 out of 50, depending on which engine and trim level you go for. The Mercedes E-Class is a desirable, relatively expensive car and all models offer impressive performance, so insurance isn’t cheap. There is also an additional annual surcharge that applies to every single E-Class model because they all start from over £40,000 this is payable in years two to six of the car’s life. It manages up to 31.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 204g/km, making it an unattractive proposition for business drivers.Įxpect to pay the standard VED rate for regular E-Class models, with the ‘EQ Power’ plug-in hybrids and ‘EQ Boost’ mild-hybrids eligible for the discounted VED rate. The other non-AMG petrol is the E 450, which has a larger 3.0-litre petrol engine and four-wheel drive, and is only available in the range-topping trim. Emissions from 162g/km result in a high BiK banding, which will be a big turn off for company-car drivers. Both are significantly more expensive to buy than the conventional petrol and diesel counterparts, however.Ĭosting almost £10,000 less to buy, the entry-level E 200 2.0-litre petrol could suit private customers, returning up to 39.8mpg. ![]() Their low emissions figures place them in the lower BiK bandings for business drivers. The E 300 e and E300 de plug-in hybrid models are also the most affordable in the E-Class range for company-car drivers. If you'd prefer a petrol plug-in hybrid, the E 300 e costs just a few hundred pounds less to buy and should cost around the same to run, with similarly low 37g/km emissions. Its official fuel-efficiency figure of up to 217.3mpg will depend on how often you can charge and make use of the battery, but its 33g/km CO2 emissions place it in a low BiK banding and grant you free access into low emissions zones like the one covered by the London Congestion Charge. Most economical of all, is the E 300 de plug-in hybrid, with an electric motor and 13.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack, allowing the E-Class to be driven using electricity alone or as a hybrid. It also has four-wheel drive, with the additional driven wheels and increased power output making it far less efficient, managing claimed fuel economy figures of 44.1 to 48.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 153-167g/km, depending on exact specification. During our test in heavy traffic it still averaged more than 51mpg, with a predicted range of 750 miles from a full tank of fuel.Ībove the base diesel model, the E 300 d uses a more powerful 2.0-litre engine with Mercedes’ EQ Boost mild-hybrid electrical assistance system. Mercedes’ latest 2.0-litre diesel engine claims an official combined economy figure of up to 57.7mpg, with the Sport model emitting 139g/km of CO2 giving it a Benefit-in-Kind rating in the higher bandings for company-car users. The E 220 d is the most fuel-efficient diesel. AMG versions are searingly quick but also likely to burn a hole in your wallet. The E 220 d is a good all-rounder for performance and efficiency, while the latest plug-in hybrids are sure to appeal to company-car drivers. Every model of E-Class boasts impressive fuel-efficiency considering their engine power.
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