Mercedes->ke187 is expanding its new E-Class lineup->ke373 with the addition of a new E 200 Natural Gas Drive version that can run on both gasoline and affordable, environmentally friendly natural gas. This new version will deliver 20 percent less CO2 emissions and will cut fuel costs in half.

The new E 200 NGD will be put on sale in December 2013 at a starting price of €47,808 -- about $63,700 at the current exchange rates.

The new E 200 NGD is powered by a new four-cylinder gasoline engine with spray-guided direct injection that delivers a total of 156 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque from 1,250 rpm. The model can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 10.4 seconds and goes up to a top speed of 136 mph. The E 200 NGD is also equipped with an ECO start/stop system that helps to further reduce fuel consumption.

The E 200 NGD is equipped with three cylinders -- one behind the rear backrest and two under the floor of the trunk -- that together can hold 121.5 liters of natural gas and ensure a driving range of 1,600 km (994 miles).

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2013 Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive

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  • Model: 2013 Mercedes E 200 Natural Gas Drive
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 156
  • Torque: 199
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Mercedes E-Class

The revised version of the current-generation Mercedes E-Class was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. It offers an updated exterior look with one-piece assembly headlights, LED daytime running lights and the availability of two different grilles: a classic sedan grille with 3-louver look and star on the hood for the Luxury models or a sporty grille with an integrated star on the Sport models.

For the U.S. market, Mercedes is offering a choice of two gasoline engines: the E350 with its 302-horsepower, V-6 engine or the E500 with its 402-horsepower, V-8 engine and the the E250 BlueTEC powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 190 horsepower.