2017 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Review | Next-Level Limousine Sophistication
The flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan, the S-Class, is synonymous with setting new standards for the limousine class with each generation, debuting new high-end technologies, ever more opulent interiors, and greater levels of comfort and refinement. Now the all-conquering S has a new challenger in its smaller E-Class sibling.
The E-Class will never replace the interior space the S can offer - nor the larger sedan’s grand presence, but with the latest generation Mercedes-Benz hasn’t been afraid to borrow heavily from the S-Class playbook, as well as debuting some new high-end wow factor in the interior and safety departments.
No, not every aspect of the E 200 rivals an S-Class, but with a starting price just a whisker under $90k compared to the cheapest S-Class at $199k that saving buys you a lot of value - or alternatively more than enough options to split the difference.
Vehicle Style: Prestige large sedan
Price: $89,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 135kW/300Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 9sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.4 l/100km | Tested: 8.6 l/100km
OVERVIEW
As the entry point to the E-Class range the E 200 pairs a modest 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a fairly large body - meaning it’s no powerhouse - but a nine-speed automatic, widescreen dual-panel instrument display, and impressive list of safety features are all standard meaning the E 200 is hardly a bare-bones price special.
On the outside the latest E-Class wears the same suit as the larger S-Class and smaller C-Class just trimmed to a different size - from some angles that can make it hard to discern which model is which.