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 Peugeot 508 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Peugeot 508
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 Peugeot
508
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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
8.3
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class BASE MODEL
Based on the Peugeot 508 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
43L - 62L
77 to 391 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$129,575 - $134,140
$57,490 - $82,915
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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
- Real-world EV capability
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Real-world efficiency
Misses
- Good, but not $80K-plus good
- Already outdated by facelift in Europe
- Forces 508 buyers into PHEV life
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 (+$690)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 133kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 2750 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 10.5 - 10.8 | |
