2010 Mercedes E-Class | Expert Evaluations

2010 Mercedes E-class E550 4MATIC

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86^%

By Marc Bouchard

March 6, 2009

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Surprising diesel engine
Advanced safety technology
More inspired driving experience

Disappointing rear-end design
Heavy steering at low speeds

Center-mounted Night View display
Pricey options

2010 Mercedes E-class E350 4MATIC

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85^%

By Marc Bouchard

May 1, 2009

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Flexible, dynamic V6
Comfortable seats
Overall driving balance

Steering feels a tad heavy
Rear styling similar to the sedan
Tricky access to the rear seats

No diesel variant in Canada
Slow-reacting autobox under hard acceleration

2010 Mercedes E-class E63 AMG

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82^%

By Rob Rothwell

July 2, 2009

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Power and performance
Strong, aggressive styling
Mercedes luxury and prestige
Rumble'n rage exhaust

Minor transmission clunkiness when slowing
Expensive

Right car, wrong time?

2010 Mercedes E-class E350 4MATIC

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78^%

By Mike Goetz

July 10, 2009

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Exciting exterior design
Beautiful seats and interior
With no B-pillar and huge sunroof, almost a convertible

Steering feel not direct enough for spirited driving
No deisel, AMG, or 4Matic versions

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2010 Mercedes E-class E350 4MATIC

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82^%

By Justin Pritchard

Sept. 24, 2009

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striking looks
very comfortable
heavy, solid and confident ride

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turn signal lever mounted too low on steering column

2010 Mercedes E-class E350 4MATIC

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83^%

By Michel Deslauriers

Nov. 23, 2009

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Smooth and quiet
Good fuel economy
More affordable

Decreased headroom
Awkward turn signal stalk placement
Still more costly than competition

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2010 Mercedes E-class E350 4MATIC

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75^%

By Rob Rothwell

June 15, 2010

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4MATIC AWD traction
Prestige
Composed ride and handling
Mercedes-Benz Direct Steering

Requires premium fuel

Price escalates quickly

2010 Mercedes E-class E550

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79^%

By Luc Gagné

Oct. 14, 2010

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Elegant body style
Great fit and finnish
Generous equipment
Pleasant driving manners

Limited rear visibility
Limited rear leg and head room

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2010 Mercedes E-class E350

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76^%

By Rob Rothwell

Oct. 18, 2010

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Outstanding pillar-less design
Speaks E-Class design language
Surprising V6 performance
Competent handling and composed ride

Rear seat ingress/egress
Limited rear seat head/legroom
Low seating position
Pricey

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