7.9
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Genesis GV80 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Genesis GV80
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 Genesis
GV80
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the large category, between scores of 7.8 and 9.
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7.9
8.4
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class BASE MODEL
Based on the Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD LUX COUPE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
80L
704 to 952 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$129,575 - $130,414
$90,476 - $139,414
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CarExpert's Take
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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
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
- 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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Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 10.5 - 16 | |
