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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is younger, fresher and sets powerful accents through elegant detail solutions. At the very first glance it's clear: the new E-Class is an authentic Mercedes. Inside it offers a stylish interior with maximum customisation options and makes one thing particularly easy for you - feeling great. New four-cylinder engines with direct petrol injection make it faster and more efficient also.
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» REVIEWS
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The quiet but powerful engine makes me look forward to my next drive. Overtaking is effortless. Gear lever is mounted behind the steering which took time to get used to but after awhile, it became intuitive.» Read More
To me, this is no longer an "Uncle's" Car as the face lifted design is very sporty. -
Have been using my E250 Elegance for 6 months now. Moved to the E250 from a Legacy GT. While the engine does not disappoint, the body roll during hard cornering is hard to get used to. Initially It was worse, but changing to nitrogen filled tyres and tuning my cornering technique to use more throttle to balance the car has helped. Still, I cannot chuck the car around corners the way I used to with the Subaru. At S curves, I have to look for a line that is smoothest then I get rewarded with a glide through the bends. I am hoping that a change of tyres next year to high-end sports tyres to replace the comfort biased Michelins supplied as stock will make the car more enjoyable round corners.» Read More
The engine is a gem, despite the anaemic exhaust note. It is full of torque from low down, smooth even when revved hard and gives plenty of mid-range punch to pull strongly out of corners. Best of all, I am averaging 10km/l overall and on expressways 13 km/l is the norm. I use a lot of the paddle shifts to override the rather lethargic 7-speed auto box. It was even more lethargic initially, and confused at low speeds. A factory initiated software update has made changedowns more decisive, but I still prefer to use the paddle shifts for faster response.
The chassis is very rigid and soaks humps and pot holes without any rattles or jars. Brakes are strong and reassuring. Cabin interior is a class act and very relaxing to be in. Pity the sound system that is muffled, lacks dynamics and confusing to use.
I never liked E class of old, but owning this particular version has changed my mind. Maybe also because I am now well into middle age, and present local road conditions has mellowed my taste to something more sedate and enviromentally friendly. -
Had a chance to drive a friend's E250 for a night so I thought I could give a review from someone who has never fancied an E-Class.» Read More
First impressions, the facelift is rather nice and brings the interior and exterior design well to class standards. It is as modern as a 5 series and I dare say slightly more spacious than the BMW.
On the roads, it is definitely more comfortable than the BMW. But it is very clear that this is no sports sedan. It rolls during cornering and is not as confident inspiring when driven fast.
Throttle response is soft and turbo does lag slightly. However, it is not slow at all and will bring the car up to speed without sounding strain at all. The gearbox can also do with some re programming as it is slow to response to needs to kick down.
As for running cost, I can't comment much as I don't own the car. Fuel level did not move much even after covering more than 50km over the night. -
Exterior styling with the badge looking big and magnificent in the middle of the front grill really captured my attention. Interior is simple yet elegant with a touch of class. Love the overall appearance and class, however throttle response is weirdly slow, usually have to depress and hold for a second or 2 before the car responds. Notice this characteristics in a couple of E class generation. The braking capability however is a totally different story altogether, giving me the firm and assurance that whenever I need to stop in time, it will always perform the task without much hassle.» Read More
» VERDICT
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan. One of the world's most widely used models serving as a taxi due to its reliability and spacious interior. While most owners would not be too happy to be associated with the E-Class being a taxi, it is probably the best way to acknowledge its competency in the executive sedan class.
The facelifted car now sports more aggressive bumpers and new LED headlamps - with a pair of optional arrow-head daytime running lights combining modernity with familiarity that will not put off any existing customers. Changes to the taillights give the rear an overall design that's undoubtedly sleeker and more elegant.
Inside, the E-Class is arguably the most spacious in its class. It will swallow five adults with their luggage easily although the middle rear passenger will find himself fighting for leg space with the transmission tunnel. Also, the E-Class' 540 litres of luggage capacity is even more generous than the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. Build quality is on par with the rest of the class too and owners will get the feeling the car will easily outlast its 10-year COE lifespan.
One of the highlights of the facelifted E-Class is its new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot powerplant. Replacing the slightly coarse old 1.8-litre turbo, the new unit feels much smoother and stronger throughout the rev range. Having sampled both the E200 and E250, the E250 is the sweeter unit. Those who want even more power can go for the E300 BlueTEC Diesel hybrid, which combines a diesel engine and an electric motor that allows for some real world frugality.
Generations over generations, the Mercedes Benz E-Class exemplifies excellence, putting itself in a class of its own. With this facelifted version, the enhancement done to this car is so good that even existing customers should not look elsewhere.
The facelifted car now sports more aggressive bumpers and new LED headlamps - with a pair of optional arrow-head daytime running lights combining modernity with familiarity that will not put off any existing customers. Changes to the taillights give the rear an overall design that's undoubtedly sleeker and more elegant.
Inside, the E-Class is arguably the most spacious in its class. It will swallow five adults with their luggage easily although the middle rear passenger will find himself fighting for leg space with the transmission tunnel. Also, the E-Class' 540 litres of luggage capacity is even more generous than the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. Build quality is on par with the rest of the class too and owners will get the feeling the car will easily outlast its 10-year COE lifespan.
One of the highlights of the facelifted E-Class is its new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot powerplant. Replacing the slightly coarse old 1.8-litre turbo, the new unit feels much smoother and stronger throughout the rev range. Having sampled both the E200 and E250, the E250 is the sweeter unit. Those who want even more power can go for the E300 BlueTEC Diesel hybrid, which combines a diesel engine and an electric motor that allows for some real world frugality.
Generations over generations, the Mercedes Benz E-Class exemplifies excellence, putting itself in a class of its own. With this facelifted version, the enhancement done to this car is so good that even existing customers should not look elsewhere.
