2024 Mercedes-Benz E 300 review
The sixth-generation E-Class has arrived in Australia with a single four-cylinder powertrain and display tech up the wazoo – is it any good?
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James Wong
BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BMW 5 Series
Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 to 402 km
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$117,900 - $199,900
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinct styling from C-Class, S-Class
- Solid spec inclusions, tech-luxe vibes
- Four-pot turbo punches above its weight
Misses
- Transmission is clunky at low speeds
- Expensive option packages
- Not as spacious in the rear as you'd think
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 1991 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 150kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 320Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 - 92.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
