Mercedes expands new E-Class range with cabriolet and all-terrain versions

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet and All-Terrain versions are now on sale alongside the coupe, sedan and the estate. The cabriolet is priced from £44,675 (Rs 36.89 lakh) for the E220 d AMG Line whereas the All-Terrain is available in one special launch edition from £58,880 (Rs 48.45 lakh).

The E-Class All-Terrain estate comes with standard 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, a nine-speed automatic gearbox and a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 generating 258bhp and 620Nm. Standard features include a Burmester surround sound system, Air Body Control air suspension, panoramic electric sunroof, Comand Online with a 12.3-inch infotainment display and 12.3-inch display. There’s also LED Iights, keyless go, split folding rear seats and 20-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels.

The E-Class All-Terrain is 39 millimetres higher than the E 350d AMG Line Estate. The highest suspension setting gives ground clearance of up to 156mm. The 4MATIC permanent four-wheel-drive distributes power between the front and rear axles with a split of 31:69.

The E-Class Cabriolet, on the other hand, is a full four-seater, with a multi-layer acoustic fabric roof that can be opened or closed in just 20 seconds. There are four engines available from launch: E 220 d; E 350 d 4MATIC;  E 300; and E 400 4MATIC. The E 220 d features a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 194bhp, and 400Nm of torque. The E350 d 4MATIC’s 3.0-litre V6 unit has an output of 258bhp and 620Nm. The E 300 uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 245bhp and 370Nm. The range-topping E 400 4MATIC has a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 engine generating 333bhp and 480Nm.