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 4 out of 5 Equipment The E-Class has a (perhaps) surprisingly good level of equipment in the entry level model. SE, which is only available on four-cylinder models, includes Attention Assist (which alerts the driver if sensors detect tiredness), seven airbags, Pre-Safe pre-crash safety system, 16-inch alloy wheels, imitation leather seats, heated front seats, parking sensors, aluminium trim and automatic climate control. Avantgarde models have 17-inch alloy wheels, full leather, xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, black wood trim, lowered suspension and automatic dimming mirrors. Sport models come with AMG styling, bespoke seats, steering wheel and pedals, variable-ratio steering, upgraded braking and suspension, plus 18-inch AMG alloy wheels. See 370 used Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloons for sale, starting at £10,900 Get a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item ABS Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Front electric windows Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Sports seats Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control Avantgarde Edition 125 SE Edition 125 SE Sport Edition 125 Sport Executive SE Avantgarde Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Optional No No Yes No Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Optional No Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Optional Optional Optional Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional No No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars for sale We have 370 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance