Mercedes announces New Zealand pricing for new E-Class hybrid

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has announced local pricing and specification for its latest E-Class hybrid, which goes on sale in February 2017.

The E 350 e Plug-in Hybrid will retail for $143,500.

“Our new E-Class has raised the industry benchmark when it comes to new technologies, and these outstanding new variants are no exception”, Horst von Sanden, Mercedes-Benz Cars Australia/Pacific chief executive and managing director says.

“Following the successful introduction of both our Plug-in hybrid and AMG 43 models, we can’t wait to offer this technology and performance in the all-new E-Class early next year.”

For the first time the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed transmission will be featured in a Plug- in Hybrid vehicle, with the new E 350 e. Its four-cylinder petrol engine, in conjunction with a powerful electric motor offers a combined system output of 210 kW and up to 550 Nm of torque, as well as performance figures of 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds.

The E 350 e also boasts excellent consumption credentials, using just 2.4 litres per 100 kilometres, while offering a guilt free all-electric range of up to 30 kilometres.

As with all E-Class variants, the new E 350 e and AMG E 43 4MATIC will arrive with a 5 star NCAP safety rating, and a host of exceptional safety features including nine airbags and a 360° camera.