2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $50,050 -$82,600
- Invoice: $46,546 -$76,818
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. See if the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Mercedes Benz E350 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | E350/320 CDI |
| Arrival Date: | 07/25/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 52,550 |
| Price as Tested: | 56,600 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1814 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2703 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 889 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 44.169 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 20.13 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Brilliant Silver Paint, 6-Disc CD Changer, Heated Front Seats, Sunroof Pkg. (Glass Sunroof, Power Rear Window Shade, Rear Side-Window Roller Blinds)
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Mark Bilek
Mercedes' E-Class is still the benchmark by which all other luxury sedans are measured--some better, most worse. There aren't many things the E can't do well, but Mercedes better be careful with pricing because a lot of good competitors cost thousands less.
Rick Cotta
E-Class has long been an example of how a luxury car should be, and this year's more powerful base engine does nothing to change that. But the E is no longer a great value. The redesigned Infiniti M35/45 and Lexus GS300/430 seem to offer more for the money, with the E's only real advantage coming in the form of an AWD V8 not (yet) offered by the others.
Tom Appel
E-Class is still the benchmark, and the new V6 only makes it better.
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