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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Nice Vehicle, Diesel makes it great by Rarcher

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Introduction

This is a vehicle that does everything well. Gets great gas milage. Has been reliable, and the dealer service department is great. But do the maintenance when it is called for and do not skimp. This will get to 300k miles before I will want get get rid of it.

Reviewed: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Why the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Fuel economy

Diesel delivers 40+ MPG at reasonable (70 mpg) highway speed, around 29 mpg around town. Diesel is quiet and powerful. Acceleration is awesome. Average 575 miles per tank.

Ride smoothness

Ride is smooth yet you know what the tires are doing and you are not isolated from the road. Great highway car

Quietness

Nice quiet car. But you hear the tires, but not intrusive

Front seat support & comfort

Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted.

Powertrain performance

The combination of the diesel and 7 speed transmission makes for a great, flexible and smith drive train with power whenever you need it. Will never purchase a gas engine again.

Why Not the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Audio & nav systems

The user interface is terrible. Programming Nav can be frustrating. Vastly improved in the newer cars. Sirrus radio channels will blank out for extended periods with high regularity. Have had the central control unit replaced twice under warranty.

Conclusion

User interface of the Nav/Audio system.

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