Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Outrageous price at the time (almost £49k), improved with MB's price adjustment in August 2000

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing can be steep (especially majors), but little or nothing required between routine dealer visits. Mileage remarkably good - 27mpg overall, driven briskly

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast, smooth and quiet on A roads and motorways, not at its best on B roads

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great engine, loads of torque - and nicely matched to a good auto box.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The odd light bulb, and that's about it.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Slight tendency to glitz !

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Silent, spacious, great ride - a fine long-distance car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK. Decent alarm.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service lead times too long - dealers too thin on the ground.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    None.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes