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2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class Quality Review

August 18, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Six-footers get good headroom and plenty of legroom
ConsumerGuide

ample E-Class trunk is capable of swallowing a large suitcase, plus at least two golf bags
Edmunds

door closings sound like those of a bank vault
ConsumerGuide

Though the design may be getting long in the tooth, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class still enjoys high-quality fit and finish and adequate room for four adults.

Edmunds generally likes the seats in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, saying that "the seats in the Mercedes E550 are firm but ideally shaped to provide proper support," but they are somewhat miffed by the fact that "the lumbar support adjustment is manual, not power as one would rightly expect in a luxury sedan costing $60 grand." In their review of the Mercedes-Benz 2008 E-Class, ConsumerGuide finds that "six-footers get good headroom and plenty of legroom. The seats and tilt and telescopic steering wheel have ample power adjustments to tailor a good driving stance." However, if those same folks want to sit in the backseat of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it's a different story: "Headroom is limited for six-footers, legroom grows tight behind a tall front-seater, and foot space is only adequate."

Mercedes-Benz 2008 E-Class in-cabin storage of small items is "only average" according to ConsumerGuide. But a split folding rear seatback is available, an "unusual feature in the class," they note. Edmunds mentions that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class trunk lid "opens itself completely at the push of the key fob's button," but Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the '60s featured trunks that closed themselves. "The trunk isn't very tall and the lid hinges eat into space," adds ConsumerGuide.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class build quality is regarded as very good. Edmunds feels "materials and build quality fully befit the big-bucks price tag." ConsumerGuide thinks "cabin decor is modern and tasteful, with quality materials and top-notch assembly." "Structures seem impressively stout," they add, which may help to explain the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' "well-muffled" wind noise. The diesel E320 is "little louder overall and nearly devoid of traditional diesel clatter."

Conclusion

There is little to fault in regard to the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' comfort and quality; space is good, seats are comfortable, and quality is what’s expected of a Benz.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Six-footers get good headroom and plenty of legroomConsumerGuideample E-Class trunk is capable of swallowing a large suitcase, plus at least two golf bagsEdmundsdoor closings sound like those of a bank vaultConsumerGuide Though the design may be getting long in the tooth, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class still enjoys high-quality fit and finish and adequate room for four adults. Edmunds generally likes the seats in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, saying that "the seats in the Mercedes E550 are firm but ideally shaped to provide proper support," but they are somewhat miffed by the fact that "the lumbar support adjustment is manual, not power as one would rightly expect in a luxury sedan costing $60 grand." In their review of the Mercedes-Benz 2008 E-Class, ConsumerGuide finds that "six-footers get good headroom and plenty of legroom. The seats and tilt and telescopic steering wheel have ample power adjustments to tailor a good driving stance." However, if those same folks want to sit in the backseat of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it's a different story: "Headroom is limited for six-footers, legroom grows tight behind a tall front-seater, and foot space is only adequate." Mercedes-Benz 2008 E-Class in-cabin storage of small items is "only average" according to ConsumerGuide. But a split folding rear seatback is available, an "unusual feature in the class," they note. Edmunds mentions that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class trunk lid "opens itself completely at the push of the key fob's button," but Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the '60s featured trunks that closed themselves. "The trunk isn't very tall and the lid hinges eat into space," adds ConsumerGuide. Mercedes-Benz E-Class build quality is regarded as very good. Edmunds feels "materials and build quality fully befit the big-bucks price tag." ConsumerGuide thinks "cabin decor is modern and tasteful, with quality materials and top-notch assembly." "Structures seem impressively stout," they add, which may help to explain the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' "well-muffled" wind noise. The diesel E320 is "little louder overall and nearly devoid of traditional diesel clatter." ConclusionThere is little to fault in regard to the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' comfort and quality; space is good, seats are comfortable, and quality is what’s expected of a Benz.  2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "Sleek and dignified design inside and out" Kelley Blue Book: "easy choice for those that prefer making a more stately arrival" Cars.com: "the E-Class is due for an update, and it shows inside" The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ...

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By LWW #1, Posted: 9/8/2008

    Mr.

    The "comment" about the placement of the cruise control is completely bogus. I have been lucky enough to own various MBs since December of 1983. I have inadvertantly touched the cruise control once in all those years. Care to guess when? December of 1983. I have owned a 240D, a 190D, and several E Class [both diesel and gas]. Several hundreds of thousands of miles, and I have inadvertantly touched the cruise control once. Hell, I have touched the "open trunk" switch more often than that, or the wrong window switch. This concern re the placement of the cruise control started with Consumer Report many years ago. It was bogus then, it is bogus now, and it will be bogus next year when some so-called car reviewer can't think of anything original to say.
    BTW, you are also wrong re the transmissions for the various cars. The diesel has the 5 speed, the gas models currently have the seven speed.

  2. By David Shkhyan #2, Posted: 9/11/2008

    The best

    The others can only copy,no others can make

  3. By Westcott #3, Posted: 12/17/2008

    What a great luxury sedan!!!

    I test drove them all. BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Jaguar, Audi, and Infinity. The E550 won out over the next closest Jaguar. BMW lost points on the transmission, interior, and road feel on less than ideal surfaces. Jaguar came the closest but resale and reliability were too hard to overcome. Lexus and Infinity lost points on power, styling, and prowess. Both were quiet and well appointed. After 4000 miles, I can safely say I feel I made the right choice for my driving style. The occasssional spirited jaunt, but, usually the hour drive to work and back via highway. Makes time rush by. The AMG package really sets this car off from the standard E class and the improved suspension design is a happy compromise over the standard coil spring configuration. Thanks for a great review!

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