British customers can now order the new rugged member of the Mercedes E-Class family, the jacked-up All-Terrain Estate and the new Cabriolet as well.

The new Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain will be available with only one engine option in the UK, in the form of the E350d.

Powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel that produces 258hp and 457lb-ft (620Nm) of peak torque, the new All-Terrain can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 6.2 seconds while returning a combined 41.5 mpg UK. CO2 emissions are rated at 179g/km while top speed is limited to 155mph (250km/h).

The off-road oriented member of the E-Class family also comes with a generous list of kit as standard, but then at £58,880 it better be well equipped. Features like a Burmester surround sound system, Air Body Control air suspension, panoramic electric sunroof, Comand Online with a 12.3-inch infotainment display and another 12.3-inch cockpit display are standard in the new E-Class All-Terrain.

The list goes on with electrically operated front seats, LED Intelligent Light System, Keyless-Go Comfort package, privacy glass, split folding rear seats, a set of 20-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels and an electrically folding tow bar with a 13-pin adapter. Towing capacity is rated up to 2,100kg.

Compared to the standard Estate, the All-Terrain sits 39mm higher, featuring a ground clearance of up to 156mm. Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive splits the torque between front and rear at 31:69.

Mercedes also opened the order books for the E-Class Cabriolet, which will be available in E220d, E350d 4MATIC, E300 and E400 4MATIC guises. Prices start at £44,675 for the entry-level E220d Cabriolet.

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