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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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs LDV D90 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
LDV D90
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 LDV
D90
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
WorkFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
75L
683 to 818 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$129,575 - $134,140
$38,937 - $52,095
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much metal for your money
- Adult-accommodating third-row seats
- Very urban-friendly light steering
Misses
- Diesel variant might be overkill
- Media controls are a bit fiddly
- Shorter warranty than MIFA MPV
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)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The 2023 LDV D90 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Metal Black metallic
- Ocean Blue metallic
- Lava Grey metallic
- Metal Ash metallic
- Aurora Silver metallic
- Blanc White
- Warm White
Metallic shades cost an additional $500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1995 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 160kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 320Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 10 - 15.9 | |
