The Mercedes Benz E-Class was awarded the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 IQS Award for "Highest Ranked Midsize Premium Car in Initial Quality." The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a popular favorite in the luxury sport sedan segment, providing solid qualities, athletic driving dynamics, safety and luxury features. The E-Class remains mostly unchanged for 2008. A new AMG Sport Package being the only new addition on the E350 and E550 models.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes in two body styles: a midsize sedan or wagon, with a choice of four engines and two drivetrains. The E-Class comes in four trim levels: the E320 Bluetec sedan only, the E350 (sedan and wagon), the E550 sedan, and the high-performance E63 AMG (sedan and wagon). The E350 and E550 are available with 4Matic all-wheel drive.
The E350 is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 268 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is noted to be 17/24 mpg (city / highway). The E550 receives a 5.5-liter V8 that makes 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, with fuel economy at 15/22 mpg (city/highway) on the rear-wheel-drive model. The E320 Bluetec is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 rated for 210 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque and fuel economy is much better at 23 /32 mpg (city/ highway). The high performance E63 AMG is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 that makes 507 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The E63 goes from zero to 60 in 4.3 seconds, a feat matched by super sports cars. E-Class models with rear-wheel-drive receive a 7-speed automatic transmission, while the E350 and E550 4Matic models feature a five-speed transmission. The E63 AMG gets Speedshift transmission which allows for faster gear changes.
The E-Class is well accommodated and features a two-tone cabin, with comfortable seats, and wood, leather and chrome accents to add a touch of elegance. The rear seat has room for two adults. Wagons get a rear-facing, two-passenger third-row seat. With the third and second rows folded, cargo volume goes up to 69 cubic feet.
The E320 Bluetec and E350 get similar levels of standard equipment that include, a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with a CD changer and auxiliary audio jack, 10-way power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power tilt-telescoping steering column and a sunroof. A Sport Package on the E350 comes with 18-inch wheels, sport suspension, tinted glass, and twin tailpipes. The E550 gets the Sport Package plus four-zone automatic climate control, semi-active air suspension and leather upholstery. The E63 AMG gets the same standard equipment as the E550, but upgrades to satellite radio, heated front seats, split-folding rear seats, and other AMG performance and styling features. The E63 AMG gets exclusive adaptive cruise control and an AMG Performance Package that includes a limited-slip differential.
Non-AMG E-Class models get options from Premium Packages such as satellite radio, a navigation system, heated and ventilated front seats, keyless ignition and bi-xenon headlights. The E550 and E350 have an optional AMG Sport Package, available with the Sport Package, which features AMG accents, AMG wheels and auto-manual shift paddles. Stand-alone options include split-folding rear seats, iPod integration, electronic trunk closer, a panorama sunroof and Park Assist.
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models come with a sweep of active and passive standard safety features that include front and rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, stability control, antilock brakes, and a TeleAid emergency system. A system called PreSafe anticipates a crash and ensures occupant protection. The E-Class sedan earned four stars for frontal impacts and five stars for side impacts in Government crash tests, and the best rating of "Good” in IIHS frontal-offset crash tests.
Mercedes Benz of El Dorado Hills is the dealer for Mercedes Benz vehicles in El Dorado Hills, and is located at 1000 Mercedes Lane El Dorado Hills 95762. Phone: (888) 773-3154. Website: http://www.mbofedh.com.
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