Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon E350 CGI BlueEFF. Avantgarde 4dr Data and specs

For The E350's performance is more than adequate, with sharp throttle responses and effortless cruising ability. Avantgarde models have a pliant and supple ride, despite their lowered suspension.

Against Choosing this engine over the E250 CGI brings quite a hike in tax liability and a drop in fuel economy.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is a fine package in its own right, but we still reckon that a diesel E-Class is the model that will appeal to more people.

What Car? readers say

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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	£1,460
Power Folding Mirror	Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto	Standard
CVT	Not Available
Tiptronic	Not Available
Particulate filter	Not Available
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	Not Available
Powered sliding doors	Not Available

Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit	£290
Satellite navigation	£1,210
Leather Seats	Standard
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	Pack Only
Lane Departure Warning	£735
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
Electric Panoramic Sunroof	£1,460
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
Lane Departure Warning	£735

Total Price: £39,445

Next: Running costs

Running costs
Town mpg	29.7
Out of town mpg	53.3
Average mpg	41.5
Tank capacity (litres)	66
CO2 Rating (g/km)	161
Carbon offset cost	£23
Green rating	G
Insurance group	40
Typical insurance	£1,002.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)	37%
Typical contract hire	£0.00
Pence per mile	0
Servicing costs - 3 years	£0.00
Service intervals	Variable
Warranty period	3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 30yr Perforation + 30yr Breakdown
Three-year cost	£28,971

Company car tax
Percentage charge	23
Benefit in kind	£9,020.00
Tax payable 20%	£1,804.00
Tax payable 40%	£3,608.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type	Saloon
Number of doors	4
Number of seats	5
Engine (cc/type)	3498/V6
Number of Valves	24
Fuel type	Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm)	288/6400
Pulling power (lb/ft)	269
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)	2000
Kerb weight (kg)	1735