Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E350 CDI Avantgarde BlueEFFICIENCY G-TRONIC
What is it?
POTENTIALLY the best prestige-badged estate car you can buy. All-new Mercedes E-Class Estate arrives boasting huge amounts of boot space, brilliant new super-efficient petrol and diesel engines, even more safety kit and a more luxurious driving experience. Tested here in E350CDI Avantgarde trim, priced at £37,585.
What’s hot?
- Enormous boot offers 1,950 litres with the rear seats folded…
- …that’s 300 litres more than the 5-Series Touring and A6 Avant
- Electric tailgate makes loading so easy
- Seats fold flat with just one button push
- Steering is silky smooth and handling composed
- Air suspension and self-levelling springs bring a pillow soft ride
- Mighty 3.0-litre diesel produces 231bhp and 540Nm of torque…
- …resulting in 0-62mph in 7.2 seconds
- Decent running costs with 39.2mpg and 191g/km of CO2
- Slick seven-speed automatic is standard on this model
- Safety kit includes auto braking, drowsiness detection and nine airbags
- Stunning build quality
- Brilliant residuals
What’s not?
- Not much really…
- …but if you want a sporty drive, wait for the 5-Series Touring
- Auto can be a little hesitant from a standstill
- Desirable options like satnav cost £1,175 while a DVD system is £2,870
- And metallic paint is still an option at £620
What you need to Know?
P11D Value: | 37,315 |
Monthly Rental*: | 545 (CH)/£640 (PCH) |
Tax Band when posted: | 30%, 31%, 32% |
Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
Engine: | 3.0 V6 turbo diesel |
CO2 Emissions: | 191g/km |
Power/torque: | 231bhp/530Nm |
Economy: | 39.2mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.