2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

Introduction

The E-Class sedans and wagons are solid, safe, comfortable, luxurious, and fast.

Rear-wheel drive E-Class sedans are available in four models, the E320 BLUETEC, E350, E550, and E63 AMG. The E350 and E63 AMG are available as wagons and the E350 and E550 are also available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive models include a seven-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC models include a five-speed automatic. A 3.0-liter 210-hp turbo-diesel V6 engine drives the E320 BLUETEC and a 268-hp, 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine powers the E350. The E550 has a 382-hp, 5.5-liter V8 engine under its hood while the E63 AMG has a 507-hp, 6.3-liter V8 with AMG speedshift. The wagons in the class seat up to seven, while the sedans seat five. Multi-zone climate control is standard on all models, and all come with a lengthy list of standard features.

The E class carries over with minimal change.