PRICES have been announced for the new highly anticipated V6 version of Mercedes X-Class pick up.

The German brand has confirmed the X 350 d is priced from £38,350, excluding VAT - £46,020 including.

This makes it £7,840 more expensive than the previous range-topping X-Class, the X 250 d.

The X 350 d is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 producing 254bhp and 550Nm of torque. It’s paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

It closest rival, the Volkswagen Amarok, which also has a V6 powerhouse, is 34bhp down on the X. The pair are matched for torque.

First deliveries are expected in November 2018.