2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class [UK]

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate are on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £39,130 on-the-road for the entry E 200 Sport Saloon, and £41,460 for the E 200 Sport Estate.

The E 200 features a 2.0-litre petrol engine with EQ Boost, generating 197 hp and 320 Nm. The Saloon delivers 38.7 combined mpg and emits 165 g/km of CO2 (AMG Line: 166 g/km), while the Estate delivers 37.2 mpg and emits from 174 g/km.

Using a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, the E 450 4MATIC with EQ Boost produces 367 hp and 500 Nm. On the combined cycle, the Saloon can achieve 31.4 mpg and 204 g/km.

Both the four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines come with the EQ Boost 48-volt onboard electrical system as standard - thanks to energy recovery and 'glide' mode the system further improves efficiency.

The diesel-powered E 220 d has a 2.0-litre engine with an output of 194 hp and 400 Nm. It can deliver between 53.3 and 47.1 combined mpg and emits between 139 and 157 g/km (Estate: 50.4-45.6 mpg and 148-161 g/km).

The E 400 d 4MATIC uses a 3.0-litre straight-six engine that can produce 340 hp and 700 Nm. It can deliver between 42.2 and 39.2 combined mpg and emits between 176 and 189 g/km of CO2, while the estate delivers 38.7-37.2 mpg and a between 181-192g/km of CO2. All models come as standard with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on Sport models - available on E 200 and E 220 d only - includes MBUX infotainment system, with two 12.3-inch cockpit and central displays; 17-inch alloy wheels; front and rear parking sensors; reversing camera; LED headlights; Blind Spot Assist; wireless smartphone charging; leather upholstery; and heated front seats.

Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC and E63 S 4MATIC+

The E53 4MATIC - which also features the EQ Boost internal starter generator (ISG) - uses a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine capable of generating 435 hp and 520 Nm. Both the Saloon and Estate can travel from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds and have an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. The Saloon can achieve 30.1 combined mpg and emits 212 g/km of CO2, while the Estate delivers 29.7 mpg and emits 216 g/km of CO2.

The E63 S 4MATIC+ is powered by a turbo-charged 4.0-litre V8 engine, hand-built with Mercedes-AMG's 'One man, one engine' principle. The E63 S produces 612 hp and 850 Nm. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in only 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph (Estate: 3.5 seconds and 180 mph). It delivers 23.2 mpg and emits 277 g/km (Estate: 22.8 mpg and 283 g/km).

On the E53, standard equipment includes 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels; Keyless-Go Comfort package; 360° camera; MBUX augmented reality for navigation; and an AMG-specific grille.

Over and above Premium, Night Edition Premium Plus adds AMG Night package; 20-inch AMG alloy wheels in matt black; panoramic sunroof Burmester surround sound system; Memory package; Energizing Comfort package; AMG-specific grille in gloss black; and AMG carbon fibre trim. It costs £68,250 or £70,250 for the estate.

The E63 S comes as standard in the Night Edition Premium Plus equipment line, which includes all of the above equipment plus 20-inch AMG forged wheels in matt black and Driving Assistance Package Plus.