2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Consumer Reviews

best business sedan

Written by: daro05 on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 BLUETEC 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

Review

Unbelievable car< average of 28 MPG in city < up to 37 MPG on interstate ( still under 35 if pushed around 90MPH) Very aggressive acceleration just above 1700 RPM, excellent 7G transmission. could use sport package form E 350??? Reliable like real MB and very well made

Favorite Features

engine

Suggested Improvements

option for sport package, more leg room in the back.

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Sleeper - you won't see another

Written by: Chuck on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG 4dr Wagon (6.2L 8cyl 7A)

Review

This is the ultimate hauler. I use it for my daily commuter car and weekend trips with family and dog. Why get an SUV when this does it all. Looked at the Porsche SUV - but it had less room and was not as fast. Handles fantastically, but no too jarring unless the handling set on hardest setting. The best part is I will probably never see another one going the other way on the road.

Favorite Features

Flys under the radar. Who expects a station wagon with 507 HP. Sometimes kids in the know give me the high sign because they know what it is - hilarious. Also tons of room.

Suggested Improvements

The nav screen - it is upgraded for 2010. No AWD - there is a Benz AMG SUV with it - so why not?

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minor issues

Written by: Richard on 07/22/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded up from a (06) CLK 350 in the spring of "09". Love the car with the exception of two minor issues. Firstly is the impossible task of keeping the mags clean, drives me crazy. The other is dripping of water into the trunk when the body os wet, either from the weather or just washing.Minor issue bur when you spend this kind of money you would expect these issues to have been solved.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The Right Decison Afterall

Written by: Eric Dise on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I tinkered around with moving to a car from a SUV for several years. I began looking at Infiniti's, Lexus's, BMW's, and even Porsche's. The main draw of the E350 was the 4Matic feature. I am a work-aholic and don't like to miss work due to weather. After I found one at a local dealer, I took it out for a spin. Oh my, was it impressive. I loved the looks. I loved the power. I loved the comfort and fit. It was smooth and powerful. The seats are very supportive. The tranny is smooth and agile and the ride is perfection! After only months of ownership I am convinced I made a great choice. I haven't had it serviced yet which makes me a bit nervous. However, I expect a great experience!

Favorite Features

4 Matic (insurance for bad weather), Sports package, iPod, fantastic Harmon Kardon sound system, seat heaters, and manumatic.

Suggested Improvements

The navigation system is not as easy to use as other cars I've owned. Not as pin-point either. Graphics are so- so.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Fantastic vehicle

Written by: Kent on 02/09/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Bought my E350 just a few months ago and have approximately 1100 miles on it. What more can I say about the car except fantastic. This is my first Mercedes and am nothing but impressed with the E350. The ride is very luxury like although it does have some sport mixed in too. Interior is comfortable with very supportive front seats and a rear seat that is acceptable for two people. The nav system (although an older design) is still easy to use and is functional. All switchgear is top rate and the wood trim looks expensive but not over done. Even though the seats are MB tex they still look like leather and feel great. Would purchase another Mercedes.

Favorite Features

Would really say a lot of things I like about the car..interior comfort and quality, ride, handling, fit and finish and really most everything about the car.

Suggested Improvements

If I have one thing to gripe about it would be the lack of storage area in the front seat. The console storage is very small and there isn't any place to put sunglasses. Also the glove box is rather small.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Rapid Depreciation

Written by: chip on 02/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Bought new E350 in may the car performs very well. Expect a rapid depreciation the first 6 months of about 40%. Purchased in May for $53,000, trade value in December was $29,000 with a peak of $30,000. Car is pristine. Tried to trade for an 09 could due to the depreciation.

Favorite Features

Stereo systems very good. Sound quality excellent. The best feature is the seat comfort and location of controls.

Suggested Improvements

IPOD location and functionality needs improvement. Blinker and cruise control levels to close to each other sometimes mistake signal lever for cruise lever.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Well Done

Written by: Bob of Michigan on 01/03/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

Looking at Consumer Reports, I was very concerned with the reliabilty of purchasing a MB as 2004-2006 quality rating were dismal. However, my wife always wanted a Benz and glad we did! Car rides and drives like a dream. Best brakes and overall very solid. It's been 18 months with +20k miles without any incident other than having the oil changed.

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage (22 city / 30 highway) with great performance. Hit a pothole, blew out a tire and rim. Happy to find a pair of gloves and large plastic bag to place the tire when putting into trunk. Those Germans, they think of everthing.

Suggested Improvements

On occassion, touchy gas pedal when cold. Brakes took some getting used to.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Buy the car, forget the GPS

Written by: SAL on 12/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 BLUETEC 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)

Review

Great car. Comfortable smooth, sports car handling, excellent craftsmanship incredible power. Not as quiet as the gas engine but very quiet for a diesel. You have to listen to hear it. I average 25mpg, as much as 38 mpg on the road. However the GPS stinks. It's the worst. Difficult to use and I dont need to find "border crossings" in the USA. Just buy a Garmin, a 100 times better. Problems: transmission tends to clunk into lower gear as you slow down. Had a 2005 Benz with the same problem. Price of diesel a negative. Hate the center console, holds nothing. Service very expense. I would however, buy this car again.

Favorite Features

The diesel engine, love the soft sound. Extraodinary power. Smooth comfortable ride. Great handling.

Suggested Improvements

More storage space in the front cabin. The center slide drawer is terrible. More speed adjustments on the wipers

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Perfect Balance of Sports and Luxury

Written by: Alex Siu on 12/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I have had the car for a while now, and this car is really fun to drive.Lexus's cars are rediculously reliable but they're not sports cars, they dont have much passion in them. BMW are very sporty by nature, but the interior lacks luxury and the iDrive doesn't help. Audi's interior are first rate, but the performance lags behind most of its competitors. The E350 is accelerates smooth and swiftly, and the engine is also extremely responsive. It also incorporates everyday practicality. This interior is absolutely beautiful, Mercedes understands how to incorporate chrome to make the interior look modren and stylish while still retaining the classic Mercedes interior look. Its Just a great car!

Favorite Features

Sports package, which makes the car a lot more fun to drive. Navigation, fantastic sound system. I also love how the 6 disk changer flips out behind the panel, looks really cool.

Suggested Improvements

Better mileage is always a good thing, maybe some more interior storage space. Rear seats should have more width to it

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Vehicle

Written by: amonte on 10/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)

Review

I now have a little over 3k miles. Very responsive on the road. I like all the features. Tried other cars like the BMW 5 series, can't compare. This ride is smooth, great sound system, and surprisingly good gas mileage for a v6. I'm very happy with my first MB.

Favorite Features

Adjustable & heated seats. Lots of storage in the trunk and convenient hidden compartment under each seat. Gas tank locks and unlocks automatically. Best is if you hold down the lock/unlock button, it rolls the windows up or down in sync.

Suggested Improvements

Better iPod controls to switch between songs, artists, and albums.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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