Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (09 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 19 June 2009 Last Updated: 31 January 2012 The E-Class is a mainstay of the Mercedes-Benz range demonstrating exactly what the company can achieve with a saloon. The previous version, launched in 2003, was perhaps an example of Mercedes-Benz trying too hard to include the latest technology - there are many stories of early cars plagued with reliability problems. For the 2009 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz seems to be emphasising the solidity and durability of the car, while bespoke UK equipment grades make the vehicle attractive to company car drivers, particularly in conjunction with new low-emission diesel technology. The majority of the engines in the line-up are impressive, particularly the CDI diesels, although some of the smaller petrols are a little lacklustre in comparison. 4 out of 5 Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Company Car Costs P11D Value The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax. CO2 g/km The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls. BIK Band The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car. 20% Tax / 40% Tax The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate. SE 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £33,180 129 18% £1,194 £2,388 £1,194 £2,388 E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext) 4d Tip Auto £34,675 138 18% £1,248 £2,496 £1,248 £2,496 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d £28,950 134 18% £1,042 £2,084 £1,042 £2,084 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) (Ext Pack) 4d £30,445 141 18% £1,096 £2,192 £1,096 £2,192 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £30,885 152 15% £926 £1,853 £926 £1,853 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto £32,380 170 15% £971 £1,942 £971 £1,942 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £30,470 134 18% £1,097 £2,194 £1,097 £2,194 E200 CDI BlueEFF SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto £31,965 141 18% £1,150 £2,301 £1,150 £2,301 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE 4d £29,365 165 15% £881 £1,762 £881 £1,762 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pk) 4d £30,860 172 15% £925 £1,851 £925 £1,851 E250 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £32,015 154 15% £960 £1,920 £960 £1,920 E250 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext) 4d Tip Auto £33,510 162 15% £1,005 £2,010 £1,005 £2,010 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £31,560 129 18% £1,136 £2,272 £1,136 £2,272 E220 CDI BlueEFF SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto £33,055 138 18% £1,190 £2,380 £1,190 £2,380 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d £30,040 130 18% £1,081 £2,162 £1,081 £2,162 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pk) (SS) 4d £31,535 139 18% £1,135 £2,270 £1,135 £2,270 E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d £31,660 130 18% £1,139 £2,279 £1,139 £2,279 E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pack) (SS) 4d £33,155 139 18% £1,193 £2,387 £1,193 £2,387 Sport 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £37,260 138 18% £1,341 £2,682 £1,341 £2,682 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d £33,030 141 18% £1,189 £2,378 £1,189 £2,378 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £34,965 160 15% £1,049 £2,098 £1,049 £2,098 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £34,550 141 18% £1,243 £2,487 £1,243 £2,487 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £35,640 138 18% £1,283 £2,566 £1,283 £2,566 E350 BlueEFFICIENCY (306bhp) Sport 4d Tip Auto £40,750 164 15% £1,222 £2,445 £1,222 £2,445 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 4d £33,445 172 15% £1,003 £2,006 £1,003 £2,006 E250 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £36,095 162 15% £1,082 £2,165 £1,082 £2,165 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d £34,120 139 18% £1,228 £2,456 £1,228 £2,456 E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d £35,740 139 18% £1,286 £2,573 £1,286 £2,573 E350 CDI BlueEFF (265bhp) Sport (SS) 4d Tip Auto £39,025 159 18% £1,405 £2,810 £1,405 £2,810 E350 CDI BlueTEC Sport 4d Tip Auto £40,815 188 18% £1,469 £2,938 £1,469 £2,938 Executive SE 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4d Tip Auto £32,345 132 18% £1,164 £2,328 £1,164 £2,328 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4d £30,825 133 18% £1,109 £2,219 £1,109 £2,219 E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE (Ext Pk) 4d £32,320 139 18% £1,163 £2,327 £1,163 £2,327 E220 CDI BlueEFF Executive SE (Ext) 4d Tip Auto £33,840 138 18% £1,218 £2,436 £1,218 £2,436 Avantgarde 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax E250 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £35,730 132 18% £1,286 £2,572 £1,286 £2,572 E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d £31,500 136 18% £1,134 £2,268 £1,134 £2,268 E200 BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £33,435 155 15% £1,003 £2,006 £1,003 £2,006 E200 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £33,020 136 18% £1,188 £2,377 £1,188 £2,377 E220 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £34,110 132 18% £1,228 £2,456 £1,228 £2,456 E350 BlueEFFICIENCY (306bhp) Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto £39,220 161 15% £1,176 £2,353 £1,176 £2,353 E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde 4d £31,915 168 15% £957 £1,914 £957 £1,914 E250 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto £34,565 157 15% £1,037 £2,074 £1,037 £2,074 E220 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d £32,590 133 18% £1,173 £2,346 £1,173 £2,346 E250 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d £34,210 133 18% £1,231 £2,463 £1,231 £2,463 E350 CDI BEFF (265bhp) Avantgarde (SS) 4d Tip Auto £37,495 156 18% £1,349 £2,699 £1,349 £2,699 E350 CDI BlueTEC Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto £39,285 184 18% £1,414 £2,828 £1,414 £2,828 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. 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