There may be seven speeds in the transmission but it's so smooth in automatic
mode, with barely perceptible changes, that the steering wheel-mounted
gearchange paddles seem largely redundant.
Mercedes' familiar 2.1-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine is equipped with
twin turbochargers for maximum pull at almost any revs. It develops 201bhp
and a meaty 368lb ft of torque – with an extra 184lb ft available from the
electric motor. The official EU Combined economy is 67.3mpg, with 65.7mpg
Urban. I never matched that in mainly urban driving, but even under these
conditions economy of more than 55mpg is impressive.
That headline figure of 109g/km is with the no-cost option 16in wheels fitted.
That means Band B tax of £20 per year – this cars seems tailor-made for the
chauffeur-driven limo market (with that in mind, it's great in the back,
too, with plenty of legroom. With the standard 17in wheels (18in items are
a cost option the CO2 output rises to 111g/km and Band C taxation of £30.
The hybrid system is packaged in such a way that it doesn't impinge on the
load capacity of the standard E-class. The boot is perfect for airport runs
and the like, while it's remote opening system means your hands don't get
caked in winter road grime. The only thing better is the estate version of
this car, which costs £41,435.
It's not cheap, of course, but the £39,645 list price compares well with
Citroën's less spacious DS5 diesel/electric hybrid (£32,200 and the
petrol/electric Lexus GS 450h from £44,995. As ever with German cars,
however, you have to be careful with the options list – our test vehicle
weighed in at £52,110.
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