We say The E-Class saloon is confident, refined and comfortable. If you have the money you'd be advised to check it out this near-luxury cruiser.Performance Mercedes E-Class Saloon engine choices range from a 1.8-litre supercharged petrol to a powerful 6.2-litre V8, taking in a huge number of petrols in between. You decide. We'd recommend the smoother diesels for their lower running costs.Emissions Fuel economy is generally around 30-50mpg depending on the engine choice. This is neither ultra-frugal nor thirsty in the grand scheme of things. CO2 emissions starting from 167g/km are a little high.Driving The E-Class’ suspension is well-suited to cruising and the car excels on motorways but there is still enough give to provide some enjoyment.Feel Superbly refined, the Mercedes E-Class Saloon lives up to its billing as one of the most comfortable luxury mile-eaters around.Space Passengers get plenty of space in the back of the E-Class Saloon and it also comes with a big, well-shaped boot.Equipment Climate control, cruise control, alloys and fancy wooden trim on base model. All manner of fancy gadgets can be found higher up the E-Class range.Price Fuel economies are good on the more sensible engines, and despite strong residuals the expense of servicing and buying make it pricey.Quality The Mercedes E-Class Saloon offers superb quality throughout. Materials feel expensive and it is well put together. There shouldn’t be any reliability issues either.Safety The E-Class Saloon comes with a good level of safety kit including a clever Pre-Crash system whereby seats shift passengers into safest possible position if a crash is imminent.Pros The E-Class comes with a good selection of engines, attractive design and a superb, comfortably ride.Cons Top specifications can get very expensive.Alternatives Audi A6, Jaguar S-Type, BMW 5 Series, Saab 9-5, Lexus GS
