Mercedes-Benz E350 2002-2009 used car review

The Mercedes-Benz E350 offers space, luxury and strong safety credentials at a budget price.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.7 out of 5

The good

Huge array of safety equipment as standard
Impressive premium looks
Huge load space in estate models

The not-so-good

Very expensive to repair if things go wrong
Steering lacks feel

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Elegance

Price

$10,000 to $17,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.5-litre six-cylinder, 200kW/350Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Seven-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

9.9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4818mm

Width

1821mm

Height

1148mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2100kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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