2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (5th Generation)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“As impressive as the tech can be, isn’t belting you over the head with features and information at odds with the luxury vision?”

The Mercedes E-Class rightfully shuns a lap-time battle with the 5 Series and focuses on the thing it’s best at: keeping you comfortable. Our first go in the new car suggests it’s nailed that brief, but having mostly driven it with air suspension, we want to see how the steel springs cope with our many, many potholes before giving it the TG stamp of approval. Coils and small wheels were the old car’s sweet spot, after all.

The bigger issue for us is more existential: what is the E-Class for these days? By taking so much inspiration from the S-Class, it doesn’t project any of its own. And as impressive as the tech can be, isn’t belting you over the head with features and information at odds with the luxury vision Merc is trying to pitch you?

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review 2023 | Top Gear

The Mercedes E-Class is roomier and more advanced than before, but for handling you need the BMW 5 Series
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain

With 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard, increased ground clearance through AIRMATIC air suspension (also standard) and an off-road driving programme, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain makes easy work of light terrain, such as dirt roads, on its bigger wheels. Further practical details enhancing the off-road driving experience are the off-road screen and the "transparent bonnet" - part of the 360° camera. The vehicle has an unmistakeable All-Terrain look: Off-road design elements include the unique front grille, special bumpers, high-gloss chrome front and rear underride guard, and the dark grey wheel-arch liners. The new E-Class All-Terrain celebrated its world premiere at the 2023 IAA Mobility in Munich, completing the E-Class family. It will start arriving in dealerships from the first quarter of 2024.

Compared to the conventional E-Class Estate, the All-Terrain model is larger only in terms of height. It is almost the same length and measures a total of 4,950 millimetres. The width is 1,904 millimetres; the height 1,497 millimetres. The standard tyre size is 235/55 R 18 on wheels measuring 8 J x 18. Optional wheels of up to 20 inches are available.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain is 28 millimetres wider than the previous model. This makes the journey even more comfortable for back seat passengers, who now have 1,519 millimetres of elbow room. The wheelbase has increased by 22 millimetres to 2,961 millimetres, which creates more kneeroom and legroom in the back.


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