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2 out of 5 stars

DON'T DO IT!!!

Bryan Kroelinger, 02/27/2019
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful

Terrible vehicle, worst I've ever had. Bought used. First, the oil cooler gasket was made with improper material to handle the heat generated by a turbo diesel. That was a $3,000 repair, with only 120k miles! Sunroof stopped working also, an $800 repair. Warning lights go off like crazy, sensors always go out. Just found out the inlet port shutoff motor needs replaced, there goes another $3,000. Also I have several 02 sensors out to the tune of $900. That doesn't include a variety of minor stuff that has added up to thousands of dollars. I would sell this piece of garbage but I would feel too guilty passing this off on some poor unsuspecting sucker. I was a fool...I wouldn't do this to my worst enemy. BTW I own a 1986 300SDL turbo diesel, BEST car I've ever owned. Still reliable after 400k + miles with great mileage and low maintenance. Mercedes, where oh where did you go wrong?!!?

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Questionable Build Quality on BlueTec

Carl, 06/06/2009
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful

This was my first Mercedes purchase; a Japanese car loyalist up til this purchase. Car drives amazing & gas mileage is great for this size car. I averaged 29 mpg combined. However, build quality is a DISASTER. Literally, on evening home from dealership the night of purchase, the left headlight went out and I received an LCD error warning about headlight failure. Took it back to dealership and 3 days in shop w/$3200 bill (under warranty). The C series loaner I got had same headlight failure during loaner period. At 5,900 the BlueTec's power steering failed while driving and I almost wrecked; steering wheel wouldn't turn. Car towed back to dealership by MB - 5 days in shop. NIGHTMARE!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Beautiful car!

pauly_bananas, 07/27/2012
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Sold my 04 BMW 325 conv. and got this as my upgrade. I bought it from Rallye Motors in L.I. from Marianne. Great dealer and she was great. My other car is a 08 G35. This Benz is beautiful. It rides and drives like a dream. So smooth. Quiet. Comfortable. It's a pure pleasure to drive. Only owned it 3 months but it's thus far the best car I ever owned. They did a nice job with this car.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Navigation and service

db, 05/20/2010
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful

False promises from sales and service. I always keep a $125.00 garmin gps with me, never wanna depend on MB nav system, I'm scared it will take me into a deep ocean one day, entire car good but nav make it worst experience

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3.38 out of 5 stars

No more good Mercedes

d r, 08/16/2008
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful

Considered many cars in this segment including Hyundai Genesis. However picked Benz just based on badge and low price. Yes, although MSRP is high you can buy E class much cheaper. My version was with 18” wheels so suspension feels quite stiff and handling is reasonable well. Small turn radius. First look inside gives feeling of luxury. Exterior is the best looking in the segment. However if you look more closely to the car you will find that Mercedes is slipping. Standard seats are just vinyl. Leather is expensive option. No right hand rest place. Awkward storages. A lot of modern electronics which has buggy software and cumbersome user interface. Sound quality is reasonable good.

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