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

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4 out of 5 stars

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

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Key facts

0–60mph
8.7 secs
Top speed
143 mph
Average mpg
53.3
Tank range
784 miles
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The E-Class is Mercedes' biggest money-spinner, so it's only to be expected that the company should take a safe, conservative line whenever it introduces a new one. Amid all the Blue Efficiency technology to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and the innovative safety features such as the driver drowsiness detection system, you get a car that feels much like a polished version of the model it succeeded.

Is this a bad thing, though? Many buyers don't want a thrusting sports saloon masquerading as an executive car: they just want something that will make journeys relaxing, calm and comfortable; with top-notch safety equipment should the worst come to the worst. That's exactly what the E-Class delivers.

If there's any disappointment it's that there's no real flair to much of the car. It's a Mercedes through and through, but innovative thinking seems to have stopped with the safety and fuel-saving work.

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