Mercedes E-Class Estate 2018 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is a luxurious and practical family car that looks great, comes with a superb interior and (if you're happy to pay a little extra) some desirable tech, too. Is it better than the ageing Audi A6 Avant or the brand new BMW 5 Series Touring, though? I take an in-depth look at this capacious German estate to help you decide if it's the right car for you.

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[richardscherer]

everyone says that basket is weird but it's actually quite useful. We have a bunch of those and always take them to the grocery store

[niilohiltunen]

I have to say, I have always been a huge mercedes fan. I might only be a teenager but this is one of my dream cars. Not a Lambo, this.

[systemler]

You need to own one to appreciate how good this car really is

[markom]

Prefer this over the 5 series but it's all about your personal choice, they are both great cars...

[henrikhansen]

I own a 2012 E-class estate and it’s just brilliant. Consider how much gadgetry they squeeze into them the reliability is Excellent, Never had any problems with it. For long journeys I couldn’t think about anything better exept maybe an S-class. Real wheel drive in the winter, no problems as long as you use the right tyres and don’t venture off-road. I had a fwd before and driving on snow it was horrible whilst the E-class just plows on. Next car? Probably a newer E-class!

[PeterB]

He's flexing in every single shot haha

[ryannowbuth]

+carwow At 5:43, you said that the E-Class Estate has a 7-speed automatic gearbox- did you mean a 9-speed automatic gearbox?

[BosnishMaffia]

Mat Watson, the type of guy who works out, low key outside of his job 💪

[vodkatron]

@Matt 5.50 you mentioned 7-speed atm. I doubt in this. All W213 have 9-speed 9G-Tronic’s or 6-speed MT

[lawsie]

I have the 13 plate version of this with every extra you can get practically even the sound system. Only difference between that and this newer version is the larger screen and even that is an upgrade you have to pay for. Must say though, for me, its the perfect family cruiser.

Only got it because i have a german shepherd and its ideal for him in the boot. He can sit fully upright.

Couldn't do that in the c class i had for a few weeks before that. Much difference.

[MrPJMX]

I feel like there's a comparison video coming between the 5 Touring, V90 and E Estate!

[AOTanoos]

Matt, are you sure this car is fitted with the 7G-tronic and not the 9G-tronic ? (5:47)

[jaygolds]

I think you should tell us the price of the specific car that you are driving as they normally are very highly spec'd

[bobjones]

Cant stand how car makers have all been getting away with rubbish middle seats and still advertise them as 5 seaters.

[timboon]

Think you'll find it's a 9 speed Mat 😅

[prayerpowersr]

Matt you are like an excited 5 year old that just got a puppy for Christmas

[ralphroberts]

Tested the Beemer and the Volvo, I felt this was streets ahead in refinement and noise. Comfort too, the Beemer was just a little too firm and direct. Horses for courses quite probably.

[hubi]

Always a joy to watch. By the way, my E200 hasn’t got fake but real exhausts.

[HenryMarckan]

One of the best reviews so far! Very funny and entertaining! :D