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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E350 CDI BlueEFF. Avantgarde 5dr Review

For Performance is quite amazing for a diesel executive car, hitting 60mph in just over seven seconds.

Against You pay a big price in fuel economy for the performance. This model is more than 10mpg worse than the hardly slow E250 CDI.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The fuel economy and high list price may be seen as drawbacks by some buyers, but we think this is the best model in the range. It's worth the extra it costs to buy and run.

What Car? readers say

3.6875


Key facts

0–60mph
6.7 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
44.8
Tank range
650 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Mercedes E-Class is one of the most practical estates you can buy, with a huge, well-shaped boot and several thoughtful touches that make life that little bit easier.

Each version comes on a different suspension set-up, which changes the car’s character. The SE’s soft suspension is comfy, but the handling is a little too soggy for our tastes. Our favourite is the lowered Avantgarde, because it’s more controlled without sacrificing much in the way of comfort. Sport models are firmer than a Mercedes should be, while the models with air suspension are terrific, but pricey.

There’s a wide range of engines to choose from, too, but we reckon the E350 CDI diesel is the pick of the range because it’s smooth and strong, and averages over 45mpg. True, the E220 CDI is cheaper and even more efficient, but it sounds grumbly. A diesel-electric hybrid that averages almost 70mpg will be added to the range before the end of the year.

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