2012 E Estate with low emissions

[scottsman]

When checking the Co2 emissions for the E250 CDI Estate Sport on the Directgov website (152g CO2 with 17" wheels), I came across a 2012 model with lower emmisions of 139g CO2. This brings it under the company limit of 150g. It's described as "E 250 CDI with 17" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop" here: http://carfueldata.direct.gov.uk/search-new-or-use...

Does anyone know when this 2012 model will be available?

[NJS25]

The traditional model launch for the following MY is September, this essentially means any car ordered now will be MY2012 (unless you're getting a car already built or an existing production slot).

I know on the MBClub forum there are a few people trying to find a demo at the dealers to try, but they're not generally available.

The only thing to check is that CO2 is for a manual or auto box. MB have also announced that MY2012 will be fitted with the 7G box and not the current 5 speed auto, I also remember hearing that MB were intending to drop the manual. My MY2011 220BE Auto AV (17" wheels) estate is 162CO2 (doesn't bother me it's mine not a company car), I know the stop/start reduces CO2 a little and so will the 7G, but it's worth checking, IMHO you really don't want a car like this with a manual box.

I also understand that MY2012 is also getting the new Comand online as an option and the price has dropped significantly.

You'll get more details on MBClub forum.

Regards, Neil

[marcevo1]

yes 7 speed and stop go in the 250cdi lowers the co2 below that of the 6 speed manual! amazing really IMO

[scottsman]

Thanks very much.