Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (Parallel Imported)

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. To me, this is no longer an "Uncle's" Car as the face lifted design is very sporty.... Read More

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. 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.... Read More