E350 or E250

[MLC1]

The other “safety performance” feature to look out for is the airbag recall, make sure the one you buy has had the passenger airbag replaced or get it done soonest.
Mercedes can then update the ECU and unlock a tin of worms.

Hi there, thanks for this. How do I find this out? What models needed replaced?

 

[MLC1]

You mentioned two E-Class cars... Did you mean to ask about the difference in safety between an E-Class and a C-Class?

No sorry for the confusion. Just the two E Class

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Get the e350 with the 9g gearbox. Just remember, both engines do 70mph , but both don't give 70mpg.

Current recalls | Mercedes-Benz

Find out about the latest recalls and see if your Mercedes-Benz is affected.

www.mercedes-benz.co.uk

 

[geoffus]

Hi there, thanks for this. How do I find this out? What models needed replaced?

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

 

[markjay]

Hi there, thanks for this. How do I find this out? What models needed replaced?

You'll need to check this against the recall database.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Chris Harris? Legendary?

In his own lunch hour....

 

[st13phil]

Just as a reminder:

I am thinking of buying a Second Hand Diesel E Class 2010-2013 approx

Get the e350 with the 9g gearbox.

Until the very end of the targeted age range the E350 diesel came with the 7g or 7g+ gearbox, so unless the OP is very lucky or is prepared to look at younger cars, they're unlikely to find a 9g car.

 

[SmartAmg]

E350 cdi. 265bhp model if you can.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Just as a reminder:


Until the very end of the targeted age range the E350 diesel came with the 7g or 7g+ gearbox, so unless the OP is very lucky or is prepared to look at younger cars, they're unlikely to find a 9g car.

Hence why I said a 16 or 17 reg .

2014 according to wiki. As a customer option.

 

[MLC1]

Just as a reminder:


Until the very end of the targeted age range the E350 diesel came with the 7g or 7g+ gearbox, so unless the OP is very lucky or is prepared to look at younger cars, they're unlikely to find a 9g car.

So the one I am quite interested in is E350 7G Tronic Plus Auto (2011)

 

[OneForTheRoad]

E350 cdi. 265bhp model if you can.

Even better with sports + , boy does it go some .

 

[OneForTheRoad]

So the one I am quite interested in is E350 7G Tronic Plus Auto (2011)

28 mpg enjoy.

 

[MLC1]

28 mpg enjoy.

Really?! Oh damn I just test drove and bought it It's a thirsty one then?

 

[st13phil]

Really?! Oh damn I just test drove and bought it It's a thirsty one then?

Don't worry, ignore the 28mpg claim. My 2011 265bhp E350CDI with 7g+ 'box averaged 38mpg over the 35,000 miles I drove in it. I'm sure you'll achieve similar (or better) with the use pattern you mentioned earlier in the thread.

Enjoy your new purchase - they're a near perfect mix of refinement and performance that doesn't break the bank by guzzling diesel.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Don't worry, ignore the 28mpg claim. My 2011 265bhp E350CDI with 7g+ 'box averaged 38mpg over the 35,000 miles I drove in it. I'm sure you'll achieve similar (or better) with the use pattern you mentioned earlier in the thread.

Enjoy your new purchase - they're a near perfect mix of refinement and performance that doesn't break the bank by guzzling diesel.

Yeah ignore it . Motorways you'll see high 30's . Averaged mixed driving you'll see 28 . Lol.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Really?! Oh damn I just test drove and bought it It's a thirsty one then?

You don't buy a V6 for economy.

 

[SmartAmg]

Don't worry, ignore the 28mpg claim. My 2011 265bhp E350CDI with 7g+ 'box averaged 38mpg over the 35,000 miles I drove in it. I'm sure you'll achieve similar (or better) with the use pattern you mentioned earlier in the thread.

Enjoy your new purchase - they're a near perfect mix of refinement and performance that doesn't break the bank by guzzling diesel.

To be fair, 28mpg was about what I averaged in mine. But mine was the 265bhp model, mapped to 300bhp and I didn't drive like Mother Teresa.

 

[st13phil]

Averaged mixed driving you'll see 28

Nope. That's the conditions in which mine achieved a 38mpg average.

Easily 41-42mpg on longer motorway runs unless you want to cruise at 90+ mph.

 

[SmartAmg]

You don't buy a V6 for economy.

Agreed.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

To be fair, 28mpg was about what I averaged in mine. But mine was the 265bhp model, mapped to 300bhp and I didn't drive like Mother Teresa.

Even over 120 miles I was touching 42 mpg in my GLC 350 9g. My e350 9g saw 47mpg on a trip to hull . Soon down to 35 mpg on the way home .