Pictured above: Blue is the colour at Mercedes-Benz of Oxford, where Corporate Sales Executive Dawn Smith looks forward to discussing the benefits of the manufacturer's environmentally-friendly BlueEFFICIENCY models with local company car drivers

Company car drivers who are searching for a prestigious vehicle that is both affordable and environmentally compatible need look no further than the expanding range of BlueEFFICIENCY models at Mercedes-Benz of Oxford.

The Oxford Motor Park retailer has just welcomed a host of new additions to the advanced and frugal line up of vehicles, which work to deliver impressive fuel economy and low emissions thanks to the use of advanced technology and energy-saving measures.

A-Class and B-Class BlueEFFICIENCY models are amongst the most efficient in their segments, but as Dawn Smith, Corporate Sales Executive, explains, it is the latest C-Class and new E-Class versions that will really strike a chord with the cost-conscious business user.

"Mercedes-Benz have always been popular with company drivers for their exceptional whole life costs and high residual values, but the new C-Class and E-Class BlueEFFICIENCY models make these executive cars even more appealing thanks to their superb fuel economy and tax-friendly emissions," said Dawn.

"For example, the new entry level C 220 CDI Saloon in manual form returns 58.9mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle, whilst the SE version of the Saloon achieves 'best in class' CO2 emissions of just 127g/km. This 29g/km improvement over the previous, equivalent model places the car and its Estate cousin, which emits 130g/km of CO2, in the 18 per cent tax bracket."

Launched in June, all new E-Class, aside from the E 500, benefit from BlueEFFICIENCY measures too. As a result, purchasers of diesel and petrol versions would be able to enjoy the satisfying combination of driving pleasure and tax savings.

"Diesel E-Class produce as little as 139g/km CO2, but the latest E 200 CGI and E 250 CGI petrol models really illustrate the blend of strong performance and low emissions too," added Dawn. As although both boast a punchy, 1.8-litre turbocharged engine linked to a five-speed automatic transmission, they produce only 177g/km and 179g/km CO2 respectively."

All BlueEFFICIENCY models are available to test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Oxford and Dawn is also able to offer local companies invaluable advice on how best to fund their vehicles during these challenging times.

Business users who would like to experience the Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY range of vehicles and discuss their individual company car requirements, are invited to contact Dawn on 01865 371011.