Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expect to pay for the prestige.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Average 23 mpg and needs new tyres regularly! Servicing pricey.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quiet and smooth. Can only hear road noise. Tends to roll a bit during cornering but that's offset against the smooth ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performance sedate but accelerates well at mid range and makes for safe and confident overtaking. It is in fact the opposite of a sports car but goes when necessary!!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had no problems

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Kids call it 'The Hearse' but we think it's pretty classy

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely comfortable but driving seat a little too deep for short people!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had no problems.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Polite, courteous but expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems.

    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