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Drop top and off-road models added to Merc E-Class range
Mercedes-Benz has added to its successful E-Class range with two new models: the All-Terrain and Cabriolet.
Priced from £44,675 for the E220d AMG Line, the Cabriolet brings open-air thrills to the E-Class line-up.
It features a multi-layer acoustic fabric roof that can be operated at speeds of up to 31mph and takes just 20 seconds to open or close. It’s available in one of three no-cost colour options: black, dark blue and dark brown.
Four engines are available with the E-Class Cabriolet, too. The first is a 2.0-litre diesel producing 191bhp and 400Nm of torque. It has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 57.7mpg and emissions of 126g/km.
The next unit is a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that puts out 254bhp and 620Nm of torque, allowing it to hit 60mph in just 5.9 seconds. Two petrol engines complete the range. The first is a 2.0litre that is capable of sprinting to 60mph in 6.4 seconds thanks to 241bhp.
The most powerful car is the range-topping E400 4Matic, which utilises a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 engine producing 328bhp.
It’s capable of reaching 60mph in 5.3 seconds and will carry on to a top speed of 155mph.
The All-Terrain gives drivers a more versatile alternative to the standard E-Class. Available with just one engine, a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel, it benefits from a ride height raised by 39mm over the standard E-Class Estate.
The highest suspension setting allows for a ground clearance of 156mm, giving better off-road capability.
Meanwhile, cars manufactured in Britain are becoming more British.
The number of British-made parts used in domestic car manufacturing continues to increase, a new study has found.
According to research by the Automotive Council UK – an industryrun group that oversees the UK automotive industry – 44% of the parts used in cars built here came from British suppliers, up from 41% in 2015.