2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class appraisal values can range from $1,083 - $3,404.
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Edmunds' Expert Review
- Sleek and dignified design inside and out, pleasing blend of ride and handling, sophisticated safety features, all-wheel drive available on both sedans and wagons.
- More expensive than competitors, confusing control layout, electronically controlled brakes lack progressive feel.
Consumer reviews
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ccelpjack,09/21/2015
E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
The 2005 E320 CDI is the most fun to drive car that I've ever owned in my short 70 years. This car was made to be driven and driven hard! I've owned four Mercedes vehicles-1 gas and 3 diesels and the 2005 E320 CDI is the fastest and nearly has the most torque of the three. I absolutely love to drive this car. It literally is as solid as a rock. It tracks down the highway like an arrow and when I pass a semi at highway speeds (or a little more) it doesn't waver one single millimeter. I sometimes take it out on the Interstate and drive it just for the fun of it. I LOVE THIS CAR!
Ernest C,11/17/2008
E500 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
After leasing my 2005 E500, I decided to keep it. And I don't regret it. I love this car! It's black with chrome wheels and gets a lot of attention. I have not had any major problems. Other than the scheduled maintenance, I took it in for an AC glitch. I love the luxury equipments that came standard. From the GPS and satellite to the pulsating seats and xenon headlamps. And this bad boy gets excellent gas mileage. I averaged 29.6 mpg on the highway last month, on a trip to San Francisco. City epa averages around 18- 20 mpg. I'll be keeping this till the next E Class comes out.
cdrhoek,03/03/2012
E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
Totally trouble free.
This car has been as reliable as my Honda (no small feat!).
36MPG on the highway at 70 mph.
Quiet, passengers have no idea it is a diesel.
Performance is better than the gasoline version of the same car.
This is the last year with the straight 6 mercedes diesel, as bullet-proof a motor as Mercedes has ever made.
I would never consider buying another Mercedes that wasn't a diesel.
Jeff C.,11/16/2004
E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
This is a warning to anyone looking for
a 2004 or 2005 E320. It is well known
in the auto world about the problems
with this model and Mercedes in general
right now. It is basically an
electronic nightmare. Since January of
2004, I have had the following
replaced - rear door lock, instrument
cluster (in speedometer), brain for the
Dynamic Seats, 2- rain sensors, Command
Center/GPS, 6 CD-player, brake issues.
All of this in 11 months! It is a
beautiful car and rides wonderfully and
has some neat extras but you really
need to think hard before buying this
car. This is my first Mercedes and
after paying $57,000 I am at a loss for
words. Please take my words to heart -
BEWARE.