Compare Mercedes E-class W212 facelift vs Saab 9-3 II facelift vs Saab 9-5

Variants
E 200
E 200 CDI
E 200 CDI MT
E 200 MT
E 220 BlueTEC
E 220 BlueTEC 4MATIC
E 220 CDI
E 220 CDI MT
E 250
E 250 CDI
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
E 250 CDI MT
E 300
E 300 4MATIC
E 300 BlueTEC
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
E 350
E 350 4MATIC
E 350 BlueTEC
E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
E 400
E 400 4MATIC
E 500
E 500 4MATIC
E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG 4MATIC
E 63 S AMG 4MATIC
1.8t Biopower
1.8t Biopower AT
1.9 TTiD
1.9 TTiD AT
2.0t Biopower
2.0t Biopower AT
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
2.0 T 185PS AT
2.0T 150PS
2.0T 150PS AT
2.0T 185PS
2.3T 170PS
2.3T 170PS AT
2.3T 230PS
2.3T 230PS AT
2.3T 250PS AT
3.0 V6
Aero 250PS
Aero 250PS AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Spring Strut

Construction

Battery | Capacity
0.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1474 mm / 58.0 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4879 mm / 192.1 in
4635 mm / 182.5 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
Track Width | Front
1598.0 mm / 62.9 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheelbase
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
73%
25%
21%
Pros
  • Torquey yet robust M157 in the E63 AMG
  • Arguably improved build quality
  • Better exterior styling than the pre-facelift
  • Very elegant yet sporty design
  • Good level of reliability
  • Rather good looking
  • Good safety ratings
Cons
  • AMG went 4MATIC
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Not the best build quality
  • The wagon version looked better

Price

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