2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Road Test
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- MSRP: $47,100 -$69,800
- Invoice: $43,803 -$64,914
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Our road test for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class help you decide if a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6.2 |
Mercedes claims 0-60 mph of 7.1/7.8 seconds for the E320 sedan/wagon. We believe it. The E430 is markedly quicker overall, the E55 a tiger in a business suit.
FUEL ECONOMY
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.6 |
Based on our experience, the EPA city ratings are what most owners should average. All require premium fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6.5 |
A model blend of comfort and control. Stability is great at highway speeds, and most bumps are easily absorbed.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
More athletic than the typical luxury 4-door, if not so nimble as a BMW 5-Series. Still, steering is firm and precise, body lean modest in hard cornering.
QUIETNESS
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6.8 |
Engines are muted even at full throttle, and what little you do hear sounds "expensive". Low wind noise. Only minor tire rumble.
CONTROLS
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6.2 |
The usual Mercedes array, and mostly well done. Too many buttons are poorly marked, though, and console-mounted power-window switches aren't to everyone's liking.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 |
Dash design and wide console make things feel cozy but not confined. Ample leg-stretching space, plus good head clearance for 6-footers.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
A bulky transmission tunnel precludes long-distance comfort for a center-seater, but outboard leg room is good even with the long-travel front seats fully aft.
CARGO ROOM
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
All models have plenty of space, plus flat load floors and low liftovers. The wagon's standard rear-facing third seat folds easily for cargo, but is sized more for kids than grownups.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4.1 |
Quality, resale value, performance, and safety features make E-Class models unqualified luxury car Best Buys. The wagon and available AWD are added attractions for superior traction and/or increased cargo capacity. E320s are the best values, with the E430 a stellar rival for the Lexus LS 400 and BMW 540i.
Total Score
| E320 sdn | E320 wgn | E430 sdn | E55 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 56.6 |
Total Score: 63
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