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 Jaguar XF Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Jaguar XF
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 Jaguar
XF
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the large category, between scores of 7.8 and 9.
0.0
7.9
NA
0.0
Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class BASE MODEL
Based on the Jaguar XF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
74L
548 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$129,575 - $134,140
$114,470
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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
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
- Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch (+$1,685)
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels - Special (+$490)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Power Door Closing (+$1,300)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,340)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$210)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$390)
Colours Available
The XF is available in Solid White paint, or in the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Bluefire Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- British Racing Green
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
The following metallic finishes cost an extra $165:
- Carpathian Grey
- Silicon Silver
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 9.5 | |
