2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $48,500 -$82,600
- Invoice: $45,105 -$76,818
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. See if the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | E320 |
| Arrival Date: | 10/19/2004 |
| Engine: | sohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 53,250 |
| Price as Tested: | 58,480 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3968 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4493 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 525 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 31.265 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 16.79 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Desert Silver Paint, Charcoal Leather-Seating Inserts, Automatic Tailgate Open/Close, Entertainment Pkg. (Harman/Kardon Sound System, 6-Disc CD Changer), Heating Pkg. (Heated Steering Wheel and Front Seats), Sunroof Pkg. (Rear Lide-Windows Roller Blinds, Glass Sunroof)
From the Back Seat
Kirk Bell
In most instances, the E320 has acceptable power. Add 4Matic and the heavier wagon body style, and it feels too slow.
Mark Bilek
This is a great $42,000 car. Too bad it costs $58,000. M-B needs to get with the program or the rest of the automotive industry is going to pass them by. The car is a nice package, but just too much money, with weird controls, and a sleepy engine that doesn't get good mileage anyway.
Tom Appel
This is as perfect a car as we have tested. I'd take more power, but not a lot more. This is the answer to the age-old question, "What if you could only own one car..."
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