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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
2023 Lexus RC vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2023 Lexus
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
66L
739 km
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,513 - $165,674
$129,575 - $134,140
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
NA
- 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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4969 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 351kW | 155kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7100 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 530Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 1600 - 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 | 9.8 | |
