This video features the Mercedes-AMG E-Class range.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a reputation for buttoned-down efficiency. It's one continued by this vastly improved tenth generation version which retains a sensible side but dials up the desirability, aiming to offer a smarter, more prestigious approach to Executive class motoring than its closest German rivals. It does so with efficient engines, astonishing technology and comfort that makes you question the need for a larger luxury saloon.

Background

No car epitomises what Mercedes-Benz stands for better than this one - the E-Class. We've known it by that name since 1986 but the history of this model actually dates all the way back to 1953 and the introduction of the original 'W120' series design, widely regarded as the brand's first truly modern motor car. And this model has remained truly modern throughout the many generations since, pioneering everything from safety passenger cell technology to turbodiesel engines, innovation that continues here in this much improved MK10 version. This time round, there's more stylish design, extra technology, even more safety provision and, most crucially, some all-new - and very efficient - diesel engines. Is it all enough to frighten rivals as good as BMW's 5 Series, Audi's A6 and the Jaguar XF? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

Some full-sized Executive saloons claim to be sporty: BMW's 5 Series, Jaguar's XF. Others, like this one, simply don't feel the need to try that hard - unless an AMG V8 happens to beat beneath the bonnet. Almost all E-Class buyers choose a diesel, so will be particularly interested to hear that there's a new one on offer here, the four cylinder 2.0-litre 195bhp biturbo unit you'll find in the E220d most customers are going to choose. The gearbox it comes mated to is new too, a nine-speed 9G-Tronic auto. Rest to 62mph here occupies 7.3s and there's the option of 4MATIC 4WD if you want it. Diesel buyers wanting less poke get a 150bhp E200d variant. While those in search of more performance are offered a 3.0-litre six cylinder unit in the E350d putting out 258bhp and capable of rest to 62mph in 5.9s. E350d buyers get the option of 4MATIC 4WD if they want it. As for the petrol alternatives, well there's a 184bhp E200 base variant. And a 279bhp E350e petrol electric Plug-in hybrid derivative. Handling should be sharper than E-Class buyers are used to, thanks to various 'Direct Control' suspension systems with selective damping. There's also the option of a new 'Air Body Control multi-chamber air suspension' set-up offering the kind of pillowy ride that previously, you culd only find on a larger Mercedes S-Class-sized Luxury saloon. A 'Dynamic Select' switch in the cockpit enables the driver to select from four 'Air Body Control' modes: 'Comfort', 'ECO', 'Sport' and 'Sport+'. The additional 'Individual' option allows drivers to configure their vehicle to suit their own preferences.

Design and Build

This tenth generation E-Class is slightly larger than its predecessor, its wheelbase having grown by 65mm and its overall length by 43mm. In design, it displays hallmark Mercedes-Benz saloon proportions, the elongated bonnet coupled with a coupe-esque roof that flows into a sensual, broad-shouldered tail. The silhouette is characterised by short overhangs, a long wheelbase, large wheels and taut well-defined flanks displaying a more dynamic feature line. At the rear end, broad shoulders above the rear wheel arches lend the E-Class a more powerful character. As usual, there's the option of an estate variant for those wanting it, this derivative offering a huge 1,820-litre boot. Inside, the centre of the dash is dominated as usual in this class of car by a colour infotainment display but this one's bigger than normal, 12.3-inches in size, and available in two sophisticated forms. In addition, touch-sensitive control buttons on the steering wheel make their first appearance in a car. Like a smartphone interface, they respond precisely to horizontal and vertical swiping movements, allowing the driver to control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. Further controls for the infotainment system are provided in the shape of a touchpad with controller in the centre console, which can even recognise handwriting, and the Linguatronic voice control system. There are also direct-access buttons for controlling functions such as the air-conditioning system or for convenient activation and deactivation of certain driver assistance systems. Plus of course it all feels suitably premium, with leather-covered doors and subtle ambient lighting. High-quality materials include open-pore woods, wood with what Mercedes calls 'a yachting look' and a novel metal fabric.

Market and Model

Prices start at around £36,000 for the 2.0-litre biturbo E220d 'SE' variant that model customers will choose, with a premium of around £2,500 necessary if you want to upgrade to sportier-looking 'AMG Line' trim. If you want the pokier 3.0-litre E350d diesel variant, you're looking at a starting price of around £45,000, again with a premium of around £2,500 for 'AMG Line' trim. The standard specification is as complete as you'd have a right to expect for the prices being asked. All models feature a Garmin Map Pilot navigation system with a 8.4-inch display, Parktronic parking sensors with a reversing camera and a Park Pilot self-parking system. There's also leather upholstery with heated front seats, LED headlights and taillights, 64-colour selectable LED interior lighting, two-zone automatic climate control, a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with dual touchpads, electrically folding mirrors and 17-inch wheels (or 18-inchers on the E350d). The 'AMG Line' models come with AMG exterior styling including unique bumpers and side skirts, larger 19-inch alloy wheels, perforated front brake discs, a three-spoke AMG steering wheel and Artico leather and Dynamica microfiber upholstery with a seat comfort package. All E350d models come with Air Body Control multi-chamber air suspension as standard, as well as COMAND satellite navigation with 12.3-inch display and remote online services. Safety-wise, there's a 'Collision Prevention Assist Plus' autonomous emergency braking system, plus a 'Pre-Safe' anticipatory safety system (including 'Pre-Safe Sound', which helps prevent damage to hearing).

Cost of Ownership

For a car that performs as broad a remit as the E-Class, encompassing everything from German domestic market taxi fleets to family transport, company cars and all points in between, there's a pressing requirement for the car to turn in some great efficiency measures. To that end, Mercedes has worked hard to improve running costs this time round. That new 2.0-litre biturbo diesel engine in the volume E220d model makes all the difference. Whereas this variant's 2.1-litre 170bhp E220 CDI predecessor could only manage 53.3mpg on the combined cycle and 139g/km, this time round, the replacement E220d delivers 72.4mpg and 102g/km. Quite an improvement. If you go for the six cylinder E350d diesel, it's a similar story. This variant manages 55.4mpg and 133g/km, an improvement of 14.5mpg and 48g/km over the previous E350 CDI model. For completion, we'll also give you the figures for the E350e Plug-in hybrid petrol electric model. Here, the combined fuel figure is 134.5mpg and the CO2 return just 49g/km. And otherwise? Well this model series is designed for the long haul. There's plenty of proof of that: Greek taxi driver Gregorios Sachinidis clocked up 2.9 million miles in his 1976 240D and though build quality took a bit of a dip with the W120 series range we had between 1995 and 2003, it's now better than ever with this tenth generation version. This car will easily out-last you, one reason why all-important residual values have traditionally been strong with diesel and lower-order petrol engines. Unless you do something silly like specify an overly bright colour scheme, you can expect to get over 60% of your initial purchase price back after three years.

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Specification

Body Glass
Polished aluminium upper window surround
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/anti pinch
Brakes
Active brake assist
ABS
ESP with ASR
Electronic parking brake
Hill start assist
Adaptive brake system
Silver brake callipers
Chassis/Suspension
AirMATIC suspension
Communication
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
Driver Aids
Hill hold assist
Attention assist
Active park assist with parktronic system
Park assist pilot with front and rear park assist
Dynamic drive mode selector
Speed sensitive power steering
Reversing camera
Driver Convenience
Boot release from drivers seat
Remote boot release
Driver Information
Mercedes connect me
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay
Cockpit display 12.3" widescreen
Touchpad with control wheel
COMAND HDD navigation with 12.3" central display
Analogue clock
Multi function trip computer
External temperature gauge
Brake wear warning light
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Instrument cluster
Concierge service
Driving Mirrors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Embellishment Trims
High gloss black centre console
Entertainment
USB/aux input socket
Burmester surround sound system with 13 speakers
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Aerial integrated in rear window
DAB Digital radio
Media interface
Exterior Body Features
AMG front, rear apron and side skirts
Electric front sliding and fixed rear panoramic glass sunroof
Radiator grille with integral star and 2 louvres in matt iridium silver with chrome trim
Chrome door pins
Aluminium beltline and window surround
Twin exhaust pipes
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers
AMG bodystyling
AMG spoiler lip
Twin exhaust tailpipes x2
Roof rails
Exterior Lights
Intelligent light system with LED headlights, active light function, cornering lights and adaptive high beam assist
Adaptive brake lights
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lights
Interior Features
Artico leather upper dash trim
3 spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in black nappa leather
Electric adjustable steering column
Multi function steering wheel
Front and rear door pockets
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Storage net in luggage compartment
AMG Nappa leather upholstery
Cupholders in centre console
Black roof lining
Lockable/illuminated air conditioned glovebox
Sunglasses holder
Bag hook in luggage compartment
Sports pedals with stainless steel surfaces and rubber studs
Storage compartment with 12V socket in centre console
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
AMG illuminated door sills
Interior Lights
Ambient Lighting
Interior rear light/integral reading lights
Packs
Memory pack - E Class
Mirror pack - E Class
Keyless Go comfort pack - E Class
Interior lighting pack - E Class
Safety
Driver/front passenger airbag
Seatbelt warning
'Childproof' rear door locks
Seat occupancy sensor
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Drivers knee airbag
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Crash sensor
Window airbags
Pre-safe anticipatory safety system
Driver and passenger side/thorax airbags
Active bonnet
Seats
Heated front seats
Front seat back map pockets
Adjustable front head restraints
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Adjustable rear head restraints
Isofix rear child seat fastenings
40/20/40 split folding rear seat
Security
Chrome surround electric key
Remote central locking
Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Automatic door locking
Transmission
AMG rear axle limited slip differential lock
Vanity Mirrors
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels - Spare
Tirefit sealant with electric air pump

Options

Packs
Driving assistance plus pack - E Class when brought with Comand online	£1,695.00
Lane tracking pack - E Class	£595.00
AMG Driver's Package - E Class AMG	£2,755.00
AMG exterior carbon fibre pack 1 - E Class	£3,370.00
AMG exterior carbon fibre pack 2 - E Class	£1,575.00
Air balance pack - E Class	£295.00
Night pack - E63 AMG	£795.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Obsidian black	£645.00
Metallic - Diamond silver	£645.00
Metallic - Iridium silver	£645.00
Metallic - Cavansite Blue	£645.00
Metallic - Selenite Grey	£645.00
Metallic - Kallaite green	£645.00
Paint - Solid
Solid - Black	Standard
Solid - Polar white	Standard
Driver Convenience
Closing aid for boot/doors	£435.00
Closing aid for doors	£435.00
Seats
AMG front sports seats	Standard
Rear heated seats	£295.00
AMG performance seats	£1,405.00
Exterior Body Features
Polished aluminium waistline	Standard
Metallic paint	£645.00
Solid paint	Standard
Designo metallic paintwork	£895.00
Designo Magno Paint	£1,795.00
AMG carbon fibre engine cover	£1,495.00
AMG performance exhaust system	£1,000.00
Body Glass
Heated windscreen wash system	£495.00
Green tinted glass	Standard
Privacy glass (to rear of B post)	£345.00
Driver Information
Head up Display	£825.00
Wireless charging and digital car key	£250.00
Driver Aids
Speedtronic cruise control	Standard
Surround camera system	£335.00
Driving Mirrors
Body colour door mirrors	Standard
Paint - Special
Designo metallic - Hyacinth red	£895.00
Designo magno - Selenite grey	£1,795.00
Designo metallic - Diamond white bright	£895.00
Trim - Leather
AMG Nappa leather - Black	Standard
AMG Nappa leather - Chestnut brown/black	Standard
AMG Nappa leather - Porcelain/black	Standard
AMG Nappa leather - Macchiato beige/black	Standard
AMG Nappa leather - Hazelnut brown/back	Standard
Embellishment Trims
Aluminium trim	Standard
AMG carbon fibre trim	£2,995.00
Metal weave interior trim	£365.00
Designo following lines black piano lacquer	£645.00
Open pore black ash wood trim	£195.00
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Auto dual-zone climate control system	Standard
Thermotronic automatic climate control	£750.00
Wheels - Alloy
20" AMG 5 twin spoke design alloy wheels painted in Titanium grey with high sheen finish -RTQ	£995.00
20" AMG 5 twin spoke design alloy wheels painted in Titanium grey with high sheen finish-RTM	£995.00
19" AMG 5 twin spoke alloy wheels in titanium grey with high sheen finish	Standard
20" AMG 5 twin spoke alloy wheels painted in high gloss black with high sheen finish	£1,495.00
20" AMG cross spoke forged alloy wheels in titanium grey with high sheen finish	£2,295.00
20" AMG cross spoke forged alloy wheels in high gloss black with high sheen finish	£2,795.00

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.5
Engine Power - BHP	571
Engine Power - KW	420
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	553
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	155