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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
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2024 MG MG3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
45L
302 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$129,575 - $130,414
$16,490 - $18,990
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Appropriate standard safety gear
- Easy to drive and live with
- Still among Australia's cheapest cars
Misses
- Noisy, thirsty, underpowered
- Unintuitive interior tech setup
- Hodgepodge of interior materials
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 10.5 | |
