Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy, but holds value well. 7-seaters still fairly rare.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Supposed to be expensive to run/repair, but as little if nothing goes wrong, it's cheaper than you think.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Clasic not that well equipped and I've uprated to multi-change CD/Radio-Cassette. Extra speakers installed in the tailgate as mine's a 7-seater. Fantastic turning circle.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The 2.4 V6 is the minimum to go for and can struggle a bit when fully laden.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    None - 1 headlamp bulb failed in 2 years!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks the part, especially if you put a personalised number plate on it!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good. Offset pedals can take time getting used to.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not tested in this regard.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very efficient. Sometimes a queue on drop off at main dealers. Charges not as high I as thought they would be.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes