I get 60k+ miles out of brakes on all of my others cars. The Cabriolet features automatic rollover hoops. Powertrains and Performance The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 models come with a 3. The E550 4Matic sedan comes with standard all-wheel drive and the Sport sub-trim items, while the coupe gets a sport-tuned suspension and a sport body kit. Driving Impressions The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class strikes a brilliant balance between ride quality and handling ability.
Year after year, the Mercedes Benz E-Class exemplifies excellence, regularly ranking at the top of our midsize luxury car list. Mercedes says the sedan can dash to 60 mph in a quick 5. The Driver Assistance package adds adaptive cruise control and more advanced versions of the Lane Tracking items that can take evasive action should the driver fail to do so. The optional Premium 1 package adds a navigation system, a rearview camera, heated seats, a power rear window shade for the sedan and coupe, satellite radio, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system and an iPod interface. E550 buyers also get ventilated front seats with this package.
Other models drop by 1 or 2 mpg lower in each driving cycle. It's true that some E-Class rivals offer sportier, more dynamic handling, but we contend that for most buyers in this segment, luxury trumps performance. Myriad upgrades -- suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires and transmission -- make for a serious performance machine. Every E550 adds bigger brakes, 18-inch wheels and leather upholstery optional on the E350. Within its segment, the E is the most adaptable, rewarding and confident car for the widest variety of surfaces and situations. The wagon comes with all-wheel drive 4Matic , which is also available for the sedan.
The seats are firm, but offer impressive comfort and support for the long haul. The E400 Hybrid uses the same 3. The sedan gets a power rear sunshade and a split-folding rear seat, while the wagon offers a panoramic roof. Regardless of body style or engine, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a special luxury car to drive. The improvement in fuel economy isn't substantial, but the wallop of extra torque from the electric motor should appeal to those with a penchant for acceleration rather than conservation.
The E-Class lineup alone would otherwise represent the full model portfolio from some other luxury brands. The convertible offers comfortable seating for four, although rear passengers nearing 6 feet tall may feel a bit hemmed in. In Edmunds testing, an E350 Bluetec reached 60 mph in 7. The E350 sedan distills further into Luxury and Sport sub-trims, which vary in suspension tuning, styling, interior trim and wheel design. Rear side airbags are a stand-alone option.
Rear-wheel drive is standard on the coupe and Cabriolet, while the sedan gets standard 4Matic. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit. Also standard is the updated Mercedes-Benz mbrace emergency telematics service, a drowsy driver alert and pre-collision automatic braking. Transmission: Automatic Color:Black Interior Color: Black Average Vehicle Review: 5 reviews The performance of this vehicle is amazing and it accelerates like the missile on the freeway when needed. The E350 Bluetec features a 3.
Safety Standard safety features for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, front pelvic airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. It's not the most athletic pick, but nevertheless offers highly tactile steering, strong engines and a chassis that inspires confidence. Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in five-passenger sedan, four-passenger coupe, four-passenger convertible Cabriolet and seven-passenger wagon body styles. The Cabriolet is also one of the most serene convertibles around thanks to the AirCap system, which minimizes air turbulence to a trickle even at high speed. In terms of the comfort and craftsmanship, it is a Mercedes and it meets my requirements.
Mercedes expects it to reach 60 mph in about 4. In Edmunds performance testing, an E350 wagon accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 6. Interior Design and Special Features The cabin of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is meant to evoke classic themes from past models, combining angular architecture, first-rate materials and a decidedly austere look, especially when adorned in monotone color schemes and dark wood trim. The coupe's rear-seat legroom, meanwhile, rates about the same as in most luxury two-doors, but headroom is limited. Stand-alone options on the sedan and wagon include front and rear parking sensors also offered on coupe and Cabriolet , split-folding rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats E350 , a panoramic sunroof, enhanced front seats with adjustable bolsters, a heated steering wheel, an infrared night vision warning system and a rear-seat entertainment system. With the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, excellence also includes variety. There are sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon body styles, plus engines that range from fuel sippers to outlandish horsepower monsters.
E550 models get a twin-turbo 4. Also included is the updated mbrace telematics system, offering smartphone integration and Web-based apps that include remote controls, driver monitoring and emergency services. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard on every E-Class, as is rear-wheel drive on all but the wagon. Every E-Class is relatively comfortable and spacious for their respective segments. Once I made a freeway trip and stayed within 65-70 mph, I made 33mpg on average, which is same as the regular 4-cylinder cars. It's a benchmark for refined ride quality, confident handling, meticulous craftsmanship, clever innovation and sophisticated comfort.
In Edmunds brake testing, an E350 sedan with all-season tires came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet, while an E350 4Matic wagon with summer tires stopped in 109 feet -- both average distances for cars equipped with those tire types. We expect the rear-wheel-drive variants to be quicker still. Mercedes-Benz hasn't yet announced the E400 Hybrid's total combined output. . Each is further broken down into different trims that correspond with its engine.