Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2018 pricing and specs confirmed

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has refreshed its E-Class range with new engine offerings, updated standard features and new AMG-fettled E53 4Matic model grades.

Pricing has been adjusted across the board, with the German luxury car now starting from $91,900 plus on-road costs in E200 sedan guise and topping out at $239,529 for the full-fruit E63 S 4Matic.

The brand is rolling out its new 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine, which replaces the outgoing V6 in the E350d Saloon, lifting power from 190kW to 210kW.

The German luxury car now starts from ,900.

Meanwhile, Benz has raised outputs on its petrol-powered E450 4Matic range by 25kW/20Nm to 270kW/500Nm.

Joining the E-Class line-up in sedan, coupe and cabriolet form is a new performance AMG E53 4Matic+ variant, which is priced at $167,129, $172,729 and $181,329 respectively.

In all body styles, the new AMG E53 is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 48-volt 'EQ Boost' starter/alternator which helps increase power to 320kW/520Nm.

In all body styles, the new AMG E53 is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine.

All that is sent through a nine-speed automatic transmission and put to the ground through all four wheels via Benz's fully variable '4Matic' all-wheel drive system.

Standard equipment on the new AMG variants include a valved exhaust system, 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a Burmester sound system, Nappa leather upholstery, sports seats and steering wheel and an AMG bodykit.

All models in the updated Mercedes E-Class range will be fitted with updated 'Traffic Sign Assist' features and a new-generation steering wheel with touch controls.

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class list pricing

2018 Mercedes-AMG E-Class list pricing

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