Matt Brogan•14 May 2013
NEWS
V8 cut from cheaper two-door Mercedes E-Class
Merc's mid-size Coupe and Cabriolet models cut price, add spec, but drop V8The mid-life makeover of the two-door E-Class models isn’t the only significant change to Benz’s strong-selling mid-sizer.
Now, as the covers come off the revised model in Germany, we discover that local pricing is also up for a major rework. And that the V8 engine will be dropped from the two-door E-Class portfolio entirely.
Of the nine engine options available in Europe, Mercedes-Benz Australia has opted for four – only one of which is diesel. These include two four-cylinder turbo-petrol variants, a lone four-cylinder turbo-diesel and an all-new twin-turbocharged V6 petrol.
Starting from $79,900 the new E 200 Coupe will undercut the current entry-spec (E 250) model by more than $15,000, matching the price of the current E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY sedan.
The Convertible entry-point is also reduced with the E 200 Convertible now beginning at $88,900, a significant $18,950 reduction from the current Convertible price leader.
Both E 200 variants are powered by a turbocharged and direct injected 1991cc (petrol) four-cylinder that makes 135kW/270Nm. Fuel consumption starts at 6.1L/100km and CO2 emissions are rated at 142g/km.
The two new entry models are topped by the current range-comparable E 250 Coupe and Convertible, which are priced at $96,400 (up $1400) and $106,400 (down $1450) respectively. Despite modest fluctuations in price, Mercedes-Benz says the two variants now offer extra equipment to the tune of $15,000.
E 250 (petrol) variants are powered by a boosted version of the same mill found powering the E 200 models. Total output rises to 155kW and 350Nm while fuel consumption actually falls to 5.7L/100km, and CO2 emissions to 132g/km.
As the only diesel-powered model in the facelifted two-door E-Class range, the E 250 CDI Coupe arrives significantly cheaper than the outgoing model at $98,900 (down $2600).
Australia skips the lower-spec E 220 CDI variants but receives the same 2143cc mill worked to deliver 150kW and 500Nm in E 250 CDI models. It’ll sip just 4.5L/100km on the combined cycle while emitting 119g/km of CO2.
Both the Coupe and Convertible E-Class models will be topped by a new addition to the range, the E 400 (petrol). Priced at $128,900 for the hardtop and $142,900 for the soft-top, the newcomer sits essentially between the outgoing E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY (from $142,200) and E 500 (from $178,585).
The reduced capacity 3.0-litre V6 adds a pair of turbochargers for 245kW and 480Nm. Combined cycle consumption is listed at 7.4L/100km with CO2 emissions of 172g/km. The oddly named E 400 manages 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds, just 0.1 second slower than the current V8-powered E 500.
Although it will continue to be offered in its home market, the E 500 will not return to Australian shores in two-door format (or four-door). Mercedes-Benz's local representative cites slow sales as the sole contributing factor.
David McCarthy, Senior Manager Corporate Communications for the brand in Australia, also said that he believes the E 400’s blend of power and fuel economy will likely grow sales in the higher end of the model range, a fact bolstered by a significant $50,000 price reduction.
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models will go on sale in Australia this August (2013).
Visit motoring.com.au again soon for our launch review of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Coupe and Cabriolet.
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet pricing:
E 200 Coupe $79,900?
E 250 Coupe $96,400?
E 250 CDI Coupe $98,900
E 400 Coupe $128,900
E 200 Convertible $88,900
E 250 Convertible $106,400
E 400 Convertible $142,900
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