Mercedes-Benz contract hire and car leasing

About Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is the oldest automotive manufacturer in the world today, and is part of the Daimler-Benz industrial group. The company takes its name from two of the first individuals credited with the creation of a petrol-powered car.

Mercedes-Benz manufactures passenger cars and commercial vehicles and with the inclusion of sub-brands Maybach and smart, is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world today.

Its product range now includes such wide-ranging models as the compact Mercedes A-Class, large GL-Class SUV and SLS supercar.

Mercedes currently participates in Formula One, competing as Mercedes GP following a split from partner McLaren, while also supplying engines to several other F1 teams.

Mercedes has its own tuning arm in the shape of AMG, which produces performance models of several Mercedes saloons and SUVs.

Mercedes has pioneered a number of technologies, particularly in the realm of safety and engine development.

Mercedes passenger cars are pitched as premium models, and are therefore extremely attractive to business leasing customers on contract hire. Mercedes-Benz cars traditionally compete with Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Lexus cars.

About Mercedes Contract Hire

Mercedes has a huge range of models on sale in the UK and available on business contract hire, ranging from supermini cars to large SUVs.

The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatchback available in three- or five-door formats, while the Mercedes B-Class offers more space again, constituting a compact MPV in body shape. Both offer inexpensive options for leasing customers looking for a premium brand.

Mercedes offers the CLC as a small coupe version of the C-Class compact executive, while the C-Class is the German manufacturer’s strong-selling compact executive, and is available in Saloon and Tourer versions. Both are strong favourites with business leasing customers.

Step up to the executive segment and Mercedes has the E-Class; a mix of quality, performance, comfort and economy, courtesy of strong diesel engines.

There are several different versions of the E-Class available for leasing, including the E-Class Coupe, E-Class Cabriolet and E-Class Touring estate.

The Mercedes CLS is based on the E-Class and adds coupe styling that stands out from the executive class crowd, while the Mercedes CLK is available as a two-door coupe or as a two-door convertible and is positioned between the C-Class and E-Class in price and size.

The S-Class is Mercedes’ full-size luxury saloon and the manufacturer’s flagship. It is frequently referred to as the benchmark in the luxury saloon sector and is popular with both business contract hire customers and chauffeurs.

The Mercedes CL is a coupe version of the S-Class - marketed as a grand tourer. All models boast powerful performance-orientated engines.

The Mercedes SL is a large grand tourer roadster, equipped with a range of powerful petrol engines, while the manufacturer also makes the Mercedes SLK – a compact roadster boasting a folding metal roof.

Mercedes also builds a range of premium SUVs and crossovers, which include the Mercedes-Benz M-Class mid-size sports utility vehicle.

The Mercedes M-Class slots in beneath the larger GL-Class, a full-size luxury 4x4 that sells in the same class as the Range Rover and BMW X5.

Mercedes also sells the R-Class, a large crossover that mixes SUV, estate and MPV traits.

Topping the range is the Mercedes SLS, an out-and-out supercar from the German manufacturer.

Mercedes offers performance variants of several models in the shape of AMG models, and also builds a large range of vans.

Leasing your Mercedes vehicle with Lex Autolease

Lex Autolease was created by the merger of Lloyds TSB Autolease and Lex, creating a new company with over 100 years of combined experience from two of the biggest names in car leasing and finance.

As a result, Lex Autolease can create a bespoke fleet strategy to your business needs, whether for Mercedes or other manufacturers.

Lex Autolease has a strong relationship with Mercedes, meaning we can design a strategy to fit your requirements for leasing a Mercedes car or building a Mercedes fleet.

We understand that efficiency and economy go hand-in-hand with lower running costs, so we can help you determine the best way to cut the cost of your car or fleet.

We can help you understand company car tax; advise on what models may suit your needs; and recommend appropriate fuel types and engine sizes in Mercedes models.

Lex Autolease can also advise on Approved Mileage Allowance Payments, Euro V emissions standards and new emissions-based VED rates.

Please contact Lex Autolease for more information about Mercedes contract hire and our car leasing services.

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