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

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great value, major expense in 106,000 miles being tyres, brakes, and exhaust.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought as an alternative to my company car this car had me laughing all the way to the bank.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable, relaxed, grown-up.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can move when asked, 60-80 mph pick up especially reassuring on motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not a problem, even when it did act up it always got you home.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks classy, but it's image is such that you will find other drives letting you out at junctions, something that you would find driving an older BMW.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    400 mile same day roundtrips done easily and in comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not the choice of car thieves or joy riders.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never need to use MB dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Had to replace length of car fuel pipes, and rear bushes.

    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