7.9
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Genesis GV80 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Genesis GV80
2025 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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2025 Genesis
GV80
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the large category, between scores of 7.8 and 9.
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7.9
8.4
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class BASE MODEL
Based on the Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD LUX COUPE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
80L
936 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$117,900 - $199,900
$128,914 - $135,114
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CarExpert's Take
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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 2999 | 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 450kW | 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 750Nm | 530Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3000 | 1300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 - 92.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
