Mercedes E-Class review – no big batteries in sight, and all the better for it

The Mercedes E-Class might seem a little old fashioned, but there's a reason it's been in Merc's range for nearly 70 years. Come with Jordan Katsianis as he drives the all-new 11th generation model fitted with the brilliant four-cylinder diesel engine, proving that sometimes in the quest for efficiency, diesel just makes more sense, and when fitted to a new E-Class is just so damn good at transporting you and your family in comfort and safety.

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00:00 Intro
00:45 Design
02:20 Interior and tech
04:20 Practicality
04:35 Engines
05:10 Driving diesel
06:35 Refinement
07:05 Issues
08:00 Ride
08:45 Price and rivals

[alexanderstefanov]

Those wheels are at least 2" too big, and the all screen dashboard is hideous imho, it just doesn't give off a luxury vibe anymore. I think it looks goid but would be better without the fake exhausts and with a traditional grill and star on the bonnet, which might be available in some trims if it's like before. A 4 pot diesel is taxi spec and the straight 6 diesels are amazing engines

[akhtarh.]

He ‘talks’ just the same as any other car reviewer, very informative, thank you

[BN]

Finally, finally a non EV new car...and a diesel to boot
BMW cocked up by not bringing any diesels in the new 5 series

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review, more stylish than the New BMW 5 Series 😊

[grahamevans]

Why do all car reviewer use "i think the designer sneezed when..." (in this case, the rear lights)? Come on guys it was slightly amusing 5 years ago, surely you can come up with something newer? Script writers of the motoring world unite and come up with some new puns please (it just sounds lazy now).

[dianapurnell]

New Mercedes E class is absolutely beautiful.I test drove it and loved it❤️

[AM_]

The Audi A6 holds up pretty well. The dual screen cockpit still looks futuristic and in black edition spec it looks the business.

[jameslove]

9:29 The G80 from Genesis isn’t petrol only. There’s the 2.5T petrol yes but there’s also a 2.2 diesel in the range plus the BEV.

[martinaston]

Sorry ur opinion on styling is irrelevant, economy Diesel costs more so what are the mpg ? Review lacked real data felt a bit of a lazy review

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[peterpumkineater]

Exhaust tail pipes look fake. Wheels are too large for opening. Dashboard is somewhat dated. Seats are hard, therefore sitting for extended time, hurts bottom and lower back.

[mypymgt]

i hate automobile channel which shows no importance to rear seat comfort

[arthurporfirio]

The grill looks awkward and only looks good if the car is dark in colour.

[jamesecroucher]

Plenty of bots in here today…what’s with all the big knockers profile photos they give them though lol

[bryancastro]

the new e and 5 series are too big now

[consumertester]

Too many excess tech gizmos to go wrong - and when they do (and they do) they are REALLY costly to fix - if you can get the parts.

[DavidDatura]

All the newer Merc designs just look so chintzy now, inside and out! That Merc class died out a long time ago.

[greigsanderson]

Looks massive. Bet it handles like a barge.

[ResizeFilms]

The EQE (Mercedes) is a much better option in every way as long as you don’t drive hundreds of kms every day, which is the vast majority of people.
The average distance people drive from home to work is just from 30 to 60 kilometers (20 to 40 miles) per day. Charging just one day per week is more than enough.
Furthermore, EVs offer benefits like much lower operating costs and reduced taxes, reduced emissions, amazing performance and a very smooth driving experience.

[michaelkilbride]

A real car not a ev washing machine that looks like a car

[long_view]

Great review. I drive a S212 which I love - physical controls for everything. This new E Class has (imo) a Korean nose and a Chevvy tail - pity.