For The engine's refined, punchy and economical, and you don't notice the reduced power over the E250 CDI. The SE’s interior is smart in a conservative sort of way. Safety features are top-notch.

Against The main criticism of this model is the same as that which could be levelled at most of the range: it's overly conservative. Plus, it's no more frugal than the E250 CDI.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

With a competitive price and a highly efficient diesel engine, the E220 CDI makes a refined and capable business car.

Reader review rating

4.666667
advertisement

Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust Pack Only
Electric Sunroof £990
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror £520
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,520
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £455
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,765
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Pack Only
Exterior
Metallic paint £645
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £290
Satellite navigation £1,210
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats £415
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Not Available
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera £390
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £990
Power Folding Mirror £520
Auto £1,520
Multi CD £455
DVD Player £1,765
Metallic paint £645
Hands Free Phone Kit £290
Satellite navigation £1,210
Split/fold seats £415
Reversing Camera £390
Total Price: £30,095
Running costs
Town mpg 45.6
Out of town mpg 67.3
Average mpg 56.5
Tank capacity (litres) 66
CO2 Rating (g/km) 130
Carbon offset cost £19
Green rating
Insurance group 32
Typical insurance £849.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 39%
Typical contract hire £413.00
Pence per mile 62
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,386.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£23,728
Company car tax
Percentage charge 19
Benefit in kind £5,707.00
Tax payable 20% £1,141.00
Tax payable 40% £2,283.00

Performance and measurements

schematic schematic schematic
Enlarge
Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 2143/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 168/3000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 295
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4868
Width (mm) 1854
Height (mm) 1470
Front headroom (mm) 1007
Rear headroom (mm) 972
Boot space (min ltr) 540
Boot space (max ltr) 540
Turning circle (m) 11.25
Towing weight (kg) 1900
Kerb weight (kg) 1735
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 8.7
Max speed (mph) 142
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

View the whole Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon range

Cheaper

More expensive