Very Good
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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Subaru BRZ
2025 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
vs
2025 Subaru
BRZ
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
50L
440 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$117,900 - $199,900
$43,790 - $50,190
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 2999 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 450kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 5800 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 750Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 3000 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 - 92.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
