Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2024 review: New E300 leads arrival of next-gen BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 rival

With the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ushering in the sixth generation of the premium large car, it goes without saying that the German brand has a lot of experience when it comes to more traditional transport. Yes, the SUVm continues to rise in popularity, but sedans like this one aren't done yet.
So, what's new with next-gen E-Class? Well, the Australian range has been consolidated, with only a highly specified E300 variant available from launch, although AMG E53 and E63 versions are expected to arrive later. Either way, the initial entry is powered by a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which is supplemented by a 17kW/205Nm mild-hybrid system.
In this expert review, CarsGuide Journalist Chris Thompson attends the E300's national media launch to find out how well it stacks up against the new-generation BMW 5 Series and recently updated Audi A6.
#Mercedes #EClass #E300 #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Pricing and features
01:54 Design
03:48 Practicality
05:08 Under the bonnet
05:31 Efficiency
05:55 Driving
07:31 Safety
08:23 Ownership
08:59 Verdict
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[@jamiep61]

One of the best German Executive Saloons 😊

[@rustysurfer25]

Great review Chris! Loved all your details on the system and how the car functions.

[@chucknorris8704]

Is this the same car that that just gor recalled due to power loss in the engine?

[@derekl190]

no

[@belindawoodson8981]

# Be a Cheerful Giver

[@MeetKhairul]

Nobody spends that much to buy a humpty dumpty on wheels

[@TheBullyBambi]

looks kinda boring. the overall looks is almost the same as the last generation unlike BMW

[@nessuno5403]

From 00:27 and from 07:30 the voice-over is overdone, annoyingly (too close to mic?). Live speech parts are more natural.

[@digit313]

Worst interior and exterior. 2017/18 was the best with graceful interior and exterior.

[@bobbobek2098]

What a disappointment this car is absolutely boring from outside, and the ridiculous iPads inside, and what the hell is going on with the start stop button Mercedes really, fingerprints everywhere and sun glare, plastic leather well we shouldn't call it a leather we should just call it what it is plastic seats