Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (09 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
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

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Running costs

Although certain options are expensive, the base models are well equipped and the four-cylinder petrol and diesels are affordable to run. Servicing isn't cheap, but the cars should hold their value very well. Expect to trade in after three years for near half the car's original cost if it's a diesel.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,461 - £2,360 *

Diesel

£1,125 - £1,644 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

According to on-board computer.

Warranty

Three years/unlimited mileage.

Road tax (12 months)

£100.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Four cylinder diesels offer low emissions for such a large car and most of the E-Class saloons will be these models - originally used by company car drivers.

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