Mercedes-Benz Expands E-Class range in SA

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its line-up of E-Class derivatives with the introduction of the E250 and E400 4MATIC derivatives.

When the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class made landfall in South Africa back in June 2016, three models were on offer including the E200, E220d and the E350d. As promised, the E-Class range has now been expanded to include the E250 and E400 4MATIC. The range is expected to be bolstered even further with the imminent arrival of the E43 AMG and the E63 AMG in the second quarter of 2017. A plug-in hybrid derivative will complete the range in 2018.

Here’s a quick summary of the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class offering in South Africa.

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	0-100 kph	Fuel Consumption
E200	2.0-litre turbopetrol	135 kW	300 Nm	7.7 secs	5.9 L/100 km
E250	2.0-litre turbopetrol	115 kW	350 Nm	6.9 secs	6.3 L/100 km
E400 4MATIC	3.0-litre turbopetrol	245 kW	480 Nm	5.3 secs	7.7 L/100km
E220d	2.0-litre turbodiesel	143 kW	400 Nm	7.3 secs	3.9 L/100 km
E350d	3.0-litre turbodiesel	190 kW	620 Nm	5.9 secs	5.1 L/100 km

All models are equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The E400 4MATIC is the first all-wheel drive E-Class to be offered in South Africa and is powered by a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbopetrol engine that delivers 245 kW and 480 Nm of torque.