Benz brings new V6s on line

MERCEDES-BENZ unleashed a smorgasbord of new model variants at the Australian International Motor Show last week, including a high-tech M-class turbo-diesel, new E-class models and a revised CLK line-up.

The ML320 CDi joins the M-class line-up next month priced from $82,900 and featuring a 165kW/510Nm aluminium 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine.

With E-class, the E240 and E270 CDI are dropped in favour of a $97,500 170kW/300Nm E280 model and $96,500 140kW/440Nm E280 CDI.

A new 170kW/300Nm CLK280 Coupe and 200kW/350Nm CLK350 Cabriolet are also available, the latter paired with a seven-speed automatic.