Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (85-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Limousine drive for 2 weeks in Tenerife money!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are plentiful and cheap for this type of class.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Select drive and drift off into relaxed karma.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No slouch. How low on the pedal can you go!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bulletproof engines and telltale gearboxes.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Mercedes-Benz.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not much lumbar, but plenty of thigh and shoulder support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    They did't really nick cars in those days.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You need to chose your dealer carefully.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Little oil from 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