2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Used from

    $88,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 14.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Large Luxury offered in both 5D station wagon and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $88,000 for the Elegance variant and topping out at $245,312 for the AMG.

    There are 5 variants of the E-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2006.

    Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (135kW/250Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/440Nm) and 6.2L multi-point injection (378kW/630Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    76.78 - 208.28 kW/t
    76.78 kW/t
    215.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    530 - 690 litres
    280 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    8.47 L/100km
    13.51 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $88,000 - $245,312
    $75,900
    $322,850
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    3 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    Sports Edition

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear: 961
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1454
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1432
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1424
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport Edition

    Same inclusions as the Sports Edition

    Avantgarde

    Adds to Sport Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 993
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Sport Edition:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1006
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl

    Elegance

    Adds to Avantgarde:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    Removes from Avantgarde:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    AMG

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1006
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 993
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
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    2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Avantgarde with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 14.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance that starts from $88,000.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG that starts from $245,312.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Elegance, Avantgarde, Sports Edition, Sport Edition and AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Sports Edition which measures 1822mm wide, 4888mm in length and sits 1506mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which has 378kW of power from its 6.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which weighs 2460 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.