Mercedes E-Class Estate (2016-present)
Space, luxury and a smooth ride: the Mercedes E-Class does it all - for those who can afford it
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Mercedes-Benz E Class Diesel Estate e400d 4matic amg line night ed prem+ 5dr 9g-tronic
Total RRP £62,180
Your quote £48,150
You Save £14,030
The Mercedes E-Class Estate isnβt as flashy as many other cars from the same brand, but its unassuming and subtle design covers one of the best all-round family cars on the market.
With a luxurious interior, enormous boot and more computing power than the Space Shuttle (probably), thereβs barely a challenge that the E-Class Estate canβt handle.
Thatβs particularly true if you opt for the four-wheel drive All-Terrain version, which is raised higher off the ground so that itβs more capable on rugged dirt tracks and muddy fields.
For families who can afford the hefty price (new prices start at Β£36,000 and 2016 cars cost from around Β£28,000) it offers as much practicality as most will ever need without buying a bulky, tall sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Even so, itβs not the most spacious car in its class. Anyone upgrading from the previous-generation E-Class Estate might be surprised to learn that the carβs boot, with the rear seats down, is 130 litres smaller than its predecessor, thanks to its curvier exterior.
The current carβs 1,820 litre loadspace, with seats folded, is still cavernous and you can fit a two-metre-long box along the flat floor, or an optional third row of rear-facing seats for mini passengers under 115cm tall. But the Skoda Superb provides 1,950l of space.
What you donβt get in the Skoda is the E-Classβ decadent dashboard, which combines glossy high-definition displays with high-quality leather, metal and wood materials.
Standard equipment includes sat-nav, reversing camera, leather seats, mood lighting and bright LED headlights, but youβll need to dig deeper, or find a used model thatβs been loaded up with options, for the full experience.
Thatβs because the two widescreen displays, which sit next to each other on the dashboard, are optional extras. Controlled with touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel or a rotary dial by the driverβs knee, they are simple to operate while keeping your yes on the road, once youβve learned the menu system.
Also optional on all but the top-specification cars, is Mercedesβ air suspension, which delivers a pillowy ride, gliding over broken roads and minimising leaning in corners.
Itβs limousine quality smooth, whether youβre carrying a car-full of passengers or just taking your rubbish to the tip. If you canβt stretch to this, then thereβs nothing wrong with the standard suspension, which will iron out undulations in the road almost as well - with just the odd jolt to remind you that youβre driving on British roads.
Optional technology helps keep the driver relaxed too; a Β£1,700 package enables the car to accelerate, brake and steer itself on motorways and A-roads where traffic is separated. The E-Class will even overtake by itself if you click the indicator, but youβll need to keep your hands on the steering wheel for the majority of the time.
Itβs a car that lends itself to partial self-driving technology because itβs been designed for comfort rather than fast cornering. It remains steady and level on twisty roads, but feels heavy and ponderous, so youβre better off maintaining a smooth pace.
The E-Class has two sets of Isofix points in the back for secure mounting of child seats. It also has a five star rating from the independent Euro NCAP association.
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Other Editions
- Mercedes E-Class (2016-present)Still the leading luxury family car, the Mercedes E-Class also offers the latest tech - at a price
- Used Mercedes E-Class (2009-2016)The Mercedes E-Class is a large saloon car that's comfortable, luxurious and spacious
- Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain (2017-present) A car designed specifically for owners who need the flexibility to cope with urban, highway and rural driving.