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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
More power, more choices.
2006 E-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a wider range of choices than ever before. All have the attributes that have long made the E-Class a benchmark among luxury cars. Every model delivers a combination of safety, luxury, practicality, performance, status, and cost of operation that's difficult match. This remains an iconic car in a market segment crowded with good cars.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles, with J.P. Vettraino and Jim McCraw reporting from Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz E350 ($50,050); E320 CDI ($51,050); E350 wagon ($52,300); E500 ($58,400); E500 wagon ($62,000); E55 AMG ($81,800); E55 AMG wagon ($82,600) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 201-hp 3.2-liter dohc 24-valve turbodiesel inline-6; 268-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 302-hp 5.0-liter sohc 24-valve V8; 469-hp 5.5-liter supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; 7-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | antilock brakes (ABS); Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control; seatbelt pretensioners; dual-stage front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, front and rear curtain-style head-protection airbags; active head restraints |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 50050 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan ($50,050) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic dual-zone climate control, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with multifunction controls, power windows with express up and down, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, 10-way power driver and passenger seats with leather inserts and three-position memory, cruise control, walnut trim, nine-speaker stereo, Tele-aid emergency communication system |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 4MATIC all-wheel drive ($2,500); pewter metallic paint with charcoal leather seat inserts ($680); Appearance Package includes active bi-xenon headlights, sculpted side skirts, black birdseye interior trim and Airmatic air-spring suspension ($3,960); Sunroof Package with power glass sunroof, power rear glass shade and rear side window blinds ($1,550); heated front seats ($680); 420-watt harmon/kardin sound system with six CD changer ($970) |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 61165 |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 258 @ 2400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.7/71.7/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/57.2/41.9 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/57.2/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.9 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, with upper and lower control arms, air springs and variable-rate shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | independent, five link with air springs and variable-rate shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 4.8 |
| Curb Weight | 3703 |
| Stock Tires | 225/55HR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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