Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
Published: 28th February 2005
Mercedes Benz E-Class Review
The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon was launched in the UK in August 2002. Developed at a cost of some £1.6 billion over 4 years the new E-Class sets the precedent for premium saloon cars. The new E-Class offers the highest level of standard equipment and incorporates the latest technology.
The E-Class is available with an impressive range of eight different engines which includes five petrol engines ranging from the 1.8 litre, 4-cylinder to the 5.5 litre supercharged V8 and three refined and economical diesel engines. Transmissions range from 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic to 7G-Tronic automatic.
Available in Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde trim levels, with the high performance AMG model completing the impressive line up.
With tough competition in the form of Audi's new A6 and BMW's new 5 Series we tested the E 270 CDI to find out if Mercedes-Benz's new luxury saloon is still class leader material.
Mercedes Benz E-Class Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI Avantgarde |
| Body Type | Saloon |
| Colour | Cubanite Silver Metallic |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 8.4 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 142 mph |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission With Tipfunction |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 28.8 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 53.3 mpg |
| Combined | 41.5 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 15 |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 5 |
| Warranty | Three-Year Unlimited mileage warranty MobiloLife is Mercedes-Benz guarantee to keep you mobile for up to 30 years. Renewed after each service performed by a Mercedes-Benz authorised repairer and remains valid until the next service is due |
| Price when tested on the 28/02/05 | £ 31,497.77 OTR Car As Tested £ 36967.77 Includes The Following Options: Parameter Steering £200 Parktronic £590 Drivers seat, steering column and exterior mirrors electrically adjustable with memory Passenger seat electrically adjustable with memory £370 AirMATIC Dual Control £1,240 Heated front seats £310 Leather upholstery £950 Mercedes-Benz Audio 50 APS radio/cassette/single slot CD player with CD-ROM Navigation |
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