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

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Huge amount of car for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good mpg, inexpensive parts, very expensive dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent straight-line cruising. Poor on twisty road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Much more rapid than anticipated given size of car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    147,000 miles and engine is still sweet. Windows playing up though.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Merc!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fantastic ride, poor headroom for 6' and over.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never been broken into, but no alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electric windows play up now and again.

    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