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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2009-2016) review

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With high technology aplenty and sharp looks, the Mercedes-Benz E-class saloon, launched in 2009, has a broader appeal than its rather conservative-looking predecessors. In the tough luxury-car market, just how competitive is the Mercedes E-class? Find out in our full road test review.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2009-2016)

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Exterior size

Length (mm)4,868 - 4,900
Width inc mirrors (mm)2,071 - 2,100
Height max height (mm)1,440 - 1,475

Seating

Number of seats5
Folding rear seats
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Boot space

Boot space with seats up (litres)All tested models: 455
Boot space with seats down (litres)All tested models: 830

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Combined mpg (all claimed)Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 48.7, Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 64.2, Diesel 3.0 (211bhp) BlueTEC automatic 4-door - 40.4, Diesel 3.0 (231bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 40.9, Petrol 1.8 (204bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 37.2, Petrol 2.0 (211bhp) automatic 4-dr - 47.9

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Urban mpg (all claimed)Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 36.2, Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 50.4, Diesel 3.0 (211bhp) BlueTEC automatic 4-door - 28.5, Diesel 3.0 (231bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 31.4, Petrol 1.8 (204bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 27.4, Petrol 2.0 (211bhp) automatic 4-dr - 37.2

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Extra urban mpg (all claimed)Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 64.2, Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 76.4, Diesel 3.0 (211bhp) BlueTEC automatic 4-door - 52.3, Diesel 3.0 (231bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 50.4, Petrol 1.8 (204bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 46.3, Petrol 2.0 (211bhp) automatic 4-dr - 57.7

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CO2 emissions (all claimed)Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 154, Diesel 2.1 (170bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 114, Diesel 3.0 (211bhp) BlueTEC automatic 4-door - 180, Diesel 3.0 (231bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 179, Petrol 1.8 (204bhp) BlueEFFICIENCY automatic 4-dr - 179, Petrol 2.0 (211bhp) automatic 4-dr - 138

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