The 1.8-liter turbocharged petrol engine in the new E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY delivers an output of 185HP. The sedan hits the 100km/h mark from standstill takes 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 232km/h or 144mph US. When equipped with the standard six-speed manual gearbox, the E200 CGI consumes 7.2 liters of premium unleaded petrol per 100 kilometres (32.7mpg US).
Mercedes said that both models will be launched across Europe in September with prices in Germany starting at �38,734.50 for the diesel-powered E200 CDI and at �39,508 for the petrol E200 CGI.