Is the Mercedes E250 CDI BlueEfficiency a performance car?

Is the Mercedes E250 CDI BlueEfficiency a performance car?

The Mercedes E250 CDI SE BlueEfficiency could never really be described as a performance car. Still, with a 0-62mph time of 7.2sec (auto), it is encouragingly quick off the line and, with a prodigious 368lb ft of torque arriving at just 1600rpm, gathers speed with enthusiasm.

How much does a Mercedes E250 cabriolet cost?

We drove the mid-ranking E250 diesel first, nestling at the more affordable end of the range. E-class Cabriolets start at £33k and there are four petrols (E200 CGI, E250 CGI, E350 CGI and E500) and a clutch of diesels (E220 CDI, E250 CDI and E350 CDI).

How much horsepower does the Mercedes E 250 CGI have?

Whereas the E 300 which has 221 horsepower from a 3.0 liter V-6 that I was able to try a year ago, the E 250’s new powerplant already produces a hefty 204 horsepower and 310 newton-meters from only 1.8 liters of displacement, and you can feel it. Step on the throttle and the E 250 CGI responds.

Is the Mercedes E 250 a good car?

Don’t get me wrong, this E 250 is great to be sat in the back of, but Mercedes have worked on its driving characteristics to meet the bar set by the BMW 5-Series, the E’s main rival. The suspension works well to provide a hard-to-strike balance between comfort and handling.

The Mercedes E250 CDI SE BlueEfficiency could never really be described as a performance car. Still, with a 0-62mph time of 7.2sec (auto), it is encouragingly quick off the line and, with a prodigious 368lb ft of torque arriving at just 1600rpm, gathers speed with enthusiasm.

We drove the mid-ranking E250 diesel first, nestling at the more affordable end of the range. E-class Cabriolets start at £33k and there are four petrols (E200 CGI, E250 CGI, E350 CGI and E500) and a clutch of diesels (E220 CDI, E250 CDI and E350 CDI).

What kind of engine does Mercedes Benz E 250 have?

Stemming from the new E-Class sedan but using a shorter wheelbase, the soft-top seats four in style and comfort while offering similar ride quality and handling to the hardtop E-Class models. The BlueEfficiency E 250’s boosted 1.8-litre four-cylinder produces 150kW/310Nm and drives through a five-speed auto transmission.

Is the Mercedes E Class A diesel car?

Mercedes has decided, presumably for cost reasons, to provide all four-cylinder diesel versions of the new E-class with its old five-speed automatic gearbox. It is an odd move, given the clear focus placed on fuel economy and emissions with the new car.