
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The new Mercedes E Class is a stunning new design that propells the E220 CDi BlueEfficiency into direct competition with the BMW 5 series and Audi A6. It will be interesting to find out just how competitive the new E220 and E250 CDi Tiptronic Blue Efficiency will fair. The new Mercedes E350 CGi BlueEfficiency comes available in Elegance (luxury), Avantgarde (sport look) and Sport (AMG full-on sport) guises. whilst the current E-Class Blue Efficiency is known internally as W211, the 1st of the breed was introduced in 1986 (W124) and was one of the Mercedes's most popular upper-medium sector modelranges, even coining the "E-category" name that most other manufacturers would adopt in following years. It was available until 1996, at which time the W210 twin-headlamp series was introduced, the E320 version of which became the biggest selling single modelrange in the history of the Mercedes, so you can imagine how important the E-Class is to Mercedes. Long-awaited and much-heralded the W211 was introduced in 2002 and became an overnight success, not least because it offered a level of luxury and equipment that made the E-Class of the time look poorly specified. The Mercedes E-Class Blue Efficiency was also a means for the Stuttgart Mercedes to introduce a raft of technological advantages that would pave the way for the next generation S-Class, which would be even more advanced. An exceptionally stylish saloon and practical estate car line-up, the E-Class was soon guaranteed its place in the UK business community, grabbing sales from its nemesis, the BMW 5-Series, following an aggressive and justified market push. Renowned for its supple and smooth ride quality, its handling was secure and confidence-inspiring, whilst owners were treated to bags of safety equipment. Regardless of engine option, from entry-level diesel or petrol to the road-burning qualities of the E63 supersports version, the performance is strong and it seems that the only consideration is towards levels of trim and equipment, which can be tailored, in typical Mercedes manner, to meet whatever the discerning owner might desire. Anything more and the buyer opts for the S-Class. The Mercedes E500 and E350 CGi BlueEfficiency or E350 CDi make an excellent proposition with low rate PCP/ PCH finance, because Mercedes E220 CDi Blue Efficiency depreciation curve are low compared to other large cars in the executive sector. You might also like to explore Mercedes E250 CDi and E350CGi models as the latest contract hire rates are often reduced or on special offer with cheap leasing available on all new Mercedes E220CDi and E250CDi BlueEfficiency models for personal and business drivers.