2020/21 E-Class

[8IKERDAVE]

I'm currently in a 2021 BMW 330e and considering chopping in for a larger car. Having looked at the 5 series / A6 and E-Class the Mercedes is the current front runner.

I've owned a 2010 E250 in the past which I absolutely loved, but have no idea about the newer models. Is there anything in particular to look out for, models to avoid, real life experiences etc?

It would be the estate model I go for as I have a dog and we regularly travel to Europe as a family. This is partly the reason of considering a new car as my current one has quite a small boot due to the batteries.

[SL222]

I moved from an A6 to a 2022 E Class about a year ago and I've found:

Premium Plus Night Edition spec with the Burmester stereo and Panoramic roof is lovely
MBUX is pretty good but down to preference whether you like it more than the BMW equivalent
20" wheels on runflats are bad news
9 speed gearbox is great

Hope that helps!

[AddyT.]

I have a '17 E220d Coupe and it's a lovely car.

Agree with the previous poster on trying to get a Premium Plus. Mine is this and the Burmester alone makes it most definitely worth getting this spec among other options. For me, I have the 20's currently on runflats (will change these once needing replacing) but haven't had any issues so far. Do need to be aware of the alloys cracking on our potholed roads I do know.

As I think you are looking at a petrol (forgive me if I am wrong), I would be joining up to an MB owners forum and asking this question and you will get plenty of really helpful responses. I joined mercedesclub.org.uk to ask some questions about the 220d engine beforehand and everyone is very welcoming and extremely helpful.

Overall really happy with mine. Do a lot of motorway miles and it's faultless so far, seriously comfortable and a really nice place to be.

[8IKERDAVE]

Thanks for your responses all. I'm looking at the E300DE - I currently have a hybrid and it works well for me. Alternatively it will be the E350D depending on whats out there.