Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (86-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Last of the real Mercedes!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable to drive, reflection of panel light in drivers door mirror is annoying though. Accelerator pedal is very heavy and can give ankle ache on long journeys.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Effortless driving - even with a caravan on the back. Make sure decent tyres are used though as cheaper brands with soft sidewalls will have a detrimental effect on handling.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far, touch wood, excellent. Needs to have branded name bulbs fitted though else the bulb failure warning system is constantly on.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Supremely comfortable front and rear seats - a 100 mile journey feels the same as a 1 mile journey.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ours cam with factory alarm but locks are not deadlocks as one would have expected in a luxury vehicle. Also a lack of internal hidden stowage - no glove box, just a lockable centre console.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Need to shop around to get either a good dealer or go to a marque specialist.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Excessive pressure required on accelerator pedal.

    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