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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 Porsche 911 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Porsche 911
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2024 Porsche
911
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Luxury
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
63L - 67L
592 to 1045 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$129,575 - $130,414
$277,800 - $660,500
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a lightweight 911 – enough said
- Chassis feels extra sharp
- More poke than Porsche claims with more noise
Misses
- Harder ride than Carrera or Carrera S
- It's not exactly a bargain
- Options can be steep
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2981 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.7L, 3.0L, 4.0L, 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT TWIN TURBO 6, FLAT 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 155kW - 190kW | 283kW - 478kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 6500 - 8500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 400Nm | 450Nm - 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3200 | 1950 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 | 8.7 - 13.3 | |
