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E-Class
A reach- and rake-adjustable steering wheel combines with electric seats to give a huge range of positions to suit all drivers. The dash now sports a less cluttered look, with simple rotary controls for the heating and steering wheel-mounted stereo controls. The dials look cleaner and classier than those in the previous model.
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Running Costs
There has been a slight price increase to pay following the range revisions in July 2006, but as the fuel economy of most models has not suffered, company car taxation scales are unaffected. Resale values remain strong, so leasing rates are competitive, and routine running costs are reasonable. A three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and 30-year breakdown cover is provided.
E-Class Saloon
The interior style of the E-Class echoes that of the bigger S-Class to some extent, with a central control unit to operate many functions. The seats offer excellent comfort and can be combined with massagers and automatic side bolsters that hold you tighter when cornering. The trouble is, the more extras you order the busier the interior becomes: there can be more than 60 buttons and switches around the driver.
Running Costs
The Mercedes E-Class is competitively priced when compared with its rivals, while its emissions-cutting Blue Efficiency technology will make it a lot cheaper to fuel and will also lower company car tax. Blue Efficiency is the name Mercedes gives to its fuel-saving, CO2-reducing measures. The technology has helped to slash consumption by up to 23%.