New Mercedes E Class Diesel

drunkmonkey

Somebody had to do it : )

It appears the new E-Class will have a diesel plug in hybrid if their website is correct.

"A drive system combining two worlds.

The E-Class fully adapts to your needs – including how it is powered. With the plug-in hybrid, you can experience flexible driving dynamics and the luxury of no longer having to choose. On the one hand, you benefit from the quiet, low-emission electric motor when driving in urban environments and, on the other hand, you enjoy absolute independence by relying on the performance of the combustion engine (diesel or gasoline) the rest of the time."

https://www.mercedes-benz.ie/passengercars/models/saloon/new/e-class.html

From a company car perspective it could be a winner, should fall into lowest bik rate the same as a full EV, 100km battery range, businesses will be able to get the vat back on the diesel something they can't currently do with petrol hybrids.

It's a good looking car with a great looking interior. Looking forward to see the pricing.

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058294157/new-mercedes-e-class-diesel

E300de has been for sale here for 2 years

kanuseeme

+CCS

drunkmonkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120525071#Comment_120525071

Had forgotten about that, remember looking at one the battery was in the boot I think so very small and awkward boot space. Hopefully they've moved it with this one.

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120525651#Comment_120525651

It should be very attractive as a company car in terms of BIK and Vat on fuel if you can get over the starting price and poverty spec models sold here. Might be a popular import from N.I in a few years.

Casati

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120525651#Comment_120525651

It looks like a step and a little carpeted shelf over it, shocking for such an expensive car. In fairness the BMW 530e isnt much better

Volvo V90 T8 has exactly same boot size as the B4's, Mercedes and BMW need to take note.