The E-Class Saloon offers a range of diesel engines, all BlueEFFICIENCY-optimised to minimise fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

A choice of three 4-cylinder units includes the E 200 CDI - the lowest emitting model at just 137 g/km CO2 – and the E 220 CDI, which does 48.7 mpg combined with automatic transmission. The manual version is even more frugal, clocking up 53.3 mpg with CO2 emissions of just 139 g/km.

The E 250 CDI manual not only matches these figures but also offers even greater power and torque. As with the E 220 CDI, Benefit in Kind is just 19%, making it an attractive option for fleet use.

For those who crave more muscular performance, the new 6-cylinder E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY delivers a significant increase in both power and torque to elevate its 0 – 62 mph acceleration to a swift 6.2 seconds. CO2 emissions and fuel consumption have also improved, with the engine delivering from 162 g/km and achieving 45.6 mpg respectively.

Finally, the new E 350 BlueTEC engine is introduced into the range, benefiting from Euro VI compliance and offering CO2 emissions of 184 g/km. The BlueTEC technology employs AdBlue, an odourless urea solution that is injected into the hot exhaust gases which significantly reduces nitrous oxide emissions.