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New diesel engines for the Mercedes Vito

Mercedes-Benz Vans is introducing a series of improvements for its contender in the mid-size vans segment. Among the highlights are high-torque four-cylinder diesel engines for the Vito Tourer with passenger car approval. Mercedes says that in comparison to the predecessor, the new OM 654 engine range reduces emissions and consumption values whilst also optimising noise and vibration comfort. The power units, already familiar from the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range, will see their first ever usage in a commercial vehicle at Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Mercedes CLA Coupé goes on sale

Posted on March 11, 2019 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé is now on sale, with prices starting from £30,550 for the entry-level CLA 180 AMG Line. All models will be initially available with a 7G-DCT seven-speed automatic transmission, with a manual gearbox coming later. The diesel-powered CLA 200 d and CLA 220 d will also be added to the line-up later in the year. The CLA Shooting Brake was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and will be going on sale in May

New Mercedes G 350 d starts at £94,000

Posted on January 8, 2019 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

The new Mercedes-Benz G 350 d is now available to order, with prices starting at £94,000 .The G 350 d is powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine, with an output of 282 bhp and 442 ft lb of torque. It’s the most powerful diesel engine ever to have been fitted to a G-Class. It can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph. It delivers up to 29.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 252 g/km of CO2 (depending on wheel size)

Powerful new diesels for the Mercedes GLE

Posted on January 5, 2019 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

Two new diesel engines have been added to the GLE range: 350 d 4MATIC (£61,955) and 400 d 4MATIC (£64,230). The GLE 350 d 4MATIC and GLE 400 d 4MATIC are powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel engine, with an output of 268 bhp and 443 ft lb of torque in the GLE 350 d and 325 bhp and 516 ft lb in the GLE 400 d. They are both capable of delivering up to 40.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emit 184 g/km of CO2 (depending on wheel size)

New trim levels for the Mercedes Vito

Posted on January 3, 2019 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd will be introducing three distinct trim levels to the Vito van and crew range. Launching in January 2019, all Vito models will benefit from a leather steering wheel (and gear selector on manual models), comfort driver’s seat, automatic headlights, and parking sensors, and will have a choice of PURE, PROGRESSIVE and PREMIUM lines

Order books open for the Mercedes E 300 e plug-in hybrid

Posted on December 5, 2018 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

The new Mercedes E 300 e is available to order, with prices starting at £47,450 for the entry-level SE model. Following on from the E 300 de, the E 300 e (saloon only) now completes the E-Class hybrid range

Mercedes opens UK order books for the next B-Class

Posted on December 4, 2018 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is now available to order, with prices starting from £26,975 for the B 180 Sport. Diesels start with the B 200 d Sport at £29,625, while the B 220 d AMG Line costs £32,375

Two new diesel options for the Mercedes A-Class

Posted on November 13, 2018 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

Two new diesel engines have been added to the A-Class range: the A 200 d Sport (£28,805 OTR) and the A 220 d AMG Line (£30,005 OTR). The OM654q engines have been tested to new RDE-2 standards, making Mercedes-Benz among…

Order books open for plug-in hybrid Mercedes E-Class

Posted on November 7, 2018 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

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 E 300 de Saloon and Estate are powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine which produces 191 bhp and 295 ft lb of torque and a hybrid module with 120 bhp of electric power and 325 ft lb of torque (combined system output is 516 ft lb). 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.

New Mercedes GLE now on sale

Posted on October 30, 2018 by David Wilkins — No Comments ↓

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is available to order, with prices starting from £55,685 for the GLE 300 d 4MATIC. The new GLE features a seven-seat configuration for the first time; the latest generation of the MBUX multimedia system; two 12.3-inch display screens; MBUX Interior Assistant; Nappa Leather; Blind Spot Assist; and AIRMATIC (standard 450 4MATIC).