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
2020 Kia Optima vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
Kia Optima
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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2020 Kia
Optima
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
70L
581 to 595 km
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
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Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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$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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2359 | 1991 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 180kW | 150kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 241Nm - 350Nm | 320Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1600 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 97 | 92 - 92.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
