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.

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SE

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) (Ext Pack) 4d

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFF SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE 4d

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pk) 4d

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E250 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E250 BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) (Ext) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFF SE (7Speed) (Ext Pk) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pk) (SS) 4d

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Start Stop) 4d

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE (Ext Pack) (SS) 4d

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Sport

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E350 BlueEFFICIENCY (306bhp) Sport 4d Tip Auto

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 4d

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E250 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d

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E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport (Start Stop) 4d

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E350 CDI BlueEFF (265bhp) Sport (SS) 4d Tip Auto

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E350 CDI BlueTEC Sport 4d Tip Auto

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Executive SE

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4d

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E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE (Ext Pk) 4d

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E220 CDI BlueEFF Executive SE (Ext) 4d Tip Auto

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Avantgarde

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E250 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d

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E200 BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E200 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E350 BlueEFFICIENCY (306bhp) Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto

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E200 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde 4d

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E250 BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde (7Speed) 4d Tip Auto

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E220 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d

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E250 CDI BlueEFF Avantgarde (Start Stop) 4d

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E350 CDI BEFF (265bhp) Avantgarde (SS) 4d Tip Auto

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E350 CDI BlueTEC Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto

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