I love checking out old cars, this benz is a tank, it’ll still last till probably 500k miles! Pretty cool to be able to compare today’s luxuries with things in the past
Go to MYRIDE.COM for more car videos. Upon introduction, the E350 Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a carryover from 2005.
Test drive and walkaround of a PRISTINE 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Sport with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct. Outside the change isnt so evident; the new M looks a lot like the old, re-rendered in hi-def. The corners and bodyside lines are a little more creased; the trim and sparse chrome bits a little more defined. The saw-tooth grille insert is reminiscent of machined industrial equipment. Jeweled taillamps and HID headlights complete the high-tech theme. One thing hasnt changed, thoughthat oversized, tri-pointed star on the grille is still suitable for Flava-Flavs accessory drawer. Under the skin, the M has grown up, too. Engine choices are mostly new or updated, from the bread-and-butter V6 ML350 to the tested ML500, with prices increasing concurrent to horsepower. Weve driven the 268-horse ML350 model (at around 000 to start), and found it to be smooth if not exactly powerful. Zero-to-sixty acceleration is claimed to be an utterly adequate 8.4 seconds. In other words, its entirely sufficient for the soccer mom stereotype that we often see behind the wheel of these machines. And then theres that V8. The heart of the 500 ML500, weve enjoyed this same motor in a number of Benzesand even in this second-heaviest of applications (the new R-Class non-minivan is just a smidge stouter), its a beaut. With 339 lb.-ft. of torque, theres no shortage of off-the-line gruntand the 302 horsepower rating means the M pulls to way beyond our own limits on public roads (self-imposed …
At the Techno-Classica in Essen, Germany, the world largest classic car fair, the Mercedes-Benz Senior Manager of Archives & Collection Brand Communications Jürgen E. Wittmann travels in time through the heritage of the E-Class. A 7 decade success story: From the 260D model year 1939, the so called Fintail, the Stroke 8 up to the new E-Class 2009. Each model with its special characteristics stands for design, progress, innovation and efficiency.
At the Techno-Classica in Essen, Germany, the world largest classic car fair, the Mercedes-Benz Senior Manager of Archives & Collection Brand Communications Jürgen E. Wittmann travels in time through the heritage of the E-Class. A 7 decade success story: From the 260D model year 1939, the so called Fintail, the Stroke 8 up to the new E-Class 2009. Each model with its special characteristics stands for design, progress, innovation and efficiency.
Test drive and walkaround of a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct. Long a favorite in the midsize luxury segment, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has provided an appealing mix of comfort, performance and safety for decades. The trademark qualities of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, such as vaultlike solidity and leading-edge technology, have also contributed to the E-Class’ great popularity among luxury sedan, wagon and coupe buyers. With variants ranging from fuel-efficient diesels to ultra-high-performance AMG models, there’s an E-Class for just about anyone — provided they have the financial resources to procure one, of course. Through the years, V6-powered models such as the E320 and E350 have offered respectable performance along with respectable fuel efficiency, while V8 models such as the E430, E500 and E550 have delivered truly autobahn-worthy driving dynamics. The overall design of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has always been understated yet elegant. The interiors of the early models were comfortable but hardly lavish. However, the more recent models have grown quite luxurious, with generous helpings of leather, wood and chrome trim throughout, as well as the latest high-tech features. The E-Class stands tall among luxury cars as a tasteful and strong-performing entrant. Current Mercedes-Benz E-Class The Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan comes in three trim levels: the gasoline V6-powered E350 (268 horsepower), the V8-powered E550 (382 hp) and the pavement …