Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All costs considered, good for its class.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing is high, so costs are high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The estate is a massive car by UK standards, but allowing for that it handles well.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    320 V6 is a magic carpet ride - great on motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought it 4 years ago with 110,000 miles on the clock - it has just passed 202,000 miles and never had anything done to it apart from servicing and tyres.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best - expensive but not flash.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Armchair ride on long trips.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never been stolen!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive, but care is great.

  • 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