THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate are now on sale, with prices starting from £39,130 on-the-road for the entry E 200 Sport Saloon, and £41,460 for the E 200 Sport Estate.

The new range, with first vehicles arriving in the UK in the autumn, will top out with the £100,370 AMG E63 4MATIC+ estate.

The E 200 features a 2.0-litre petrol engine generating 197hp and the saloon delivers 38.7 combined mpg and emits 165g/km of CO2, while the estate delivers 37.2mpg and emits from 174g/km.

Using a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, the E 450 4MATIC produces 367hp and on the combined cycle, the Saloon can achieve 31.4mpg and 204g/km.

Both the four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines come with the EQ Boost 48-volt onboard electrical system as standard - thanks to energy recovery and ‘glide' mode the system further improves efficiency.

The diesel-powered E 220 d has a 2.0-litre engine with an output of 194hpcan deliver between 53.3 and 47.1 combined mpg and emits between 139 and 157g/km (Estate: 50.4-45.6mpg and 148-161g/km).

The E 400 d 4MATIC uses a 3.0-litre straight-six engine that can produce 340 hp and 700 Nm. It can deliver between 42.2 and 39.2 combined mpg and emits between 176 and 189 g/km of CO, while the estate delivers 38.7-37.2mpg and a between 181-192g/km of CO.

All models come as standard with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on Sport models - available on E 200 and E 220 d only - includes MBUX infotainment system, with two 12.3-inch cockpit and central displays; 17-inch alloy wheels; front and rear parking sensors; reversing camera; LED headlights; blind spot assist; wireless smartphone charging; leather upholstery; and heated front seats.

For an additional £2,500, AMG Line - E 200 and E 220 d only - adds 18-inch AMG alloy wheels; AMG body styling; privacy glass; multibeam LED intelligent headlights; and thermotronic three-zone automatic climate control.

AMG Line Premium adds 19-inch AMG alloy wheels; keyless-go Comfort package, with keyless lock and unlocking; 360 degree camera; and MBUX augmented reality for navigation. AMG Line Premium is available for £2,000 over AMG Line models.

For another £2,500, the range-topping AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus adds 20-inch AMG alloy wheels; night package; panoramic sunroof; Burmester surround sound system; memory package, including electrically adjustable front seats; and for vitalising comfort - the Energizing Comfort package.