As a real Mercedes enthusiast and with over 22 years of work experience at Mercedes-Benz

As a real Mercedes enthusiast and with over 22 years of work experience at Mercedes-Benz, we decided to have an E 300 Bluetec 3.0 V6 in April 2014. back to buy a slightly sportier car en after the Mercedes ML. It is a management car Mercedes-Benz dealership in Perigueux in France where we live since 2008.

For this we had a Mercedes ML which suited well we just missed the sporty handling, especially in the many turns, which we previously have had with the E-Cabrio.
With the E 300 BlueTEC, this is again quite good!

So we have so far only made a test drive last Tuesday and tomorrow we will pick up the car at the dealership.

The episode.

How thoughtful delivered the car to the dealer in Perigueux! What a beautiful car! We have expanded the car got interpreted by a specially designated employee, all top.Onder sipping a cup of coffee and a gift in the form of a beautiful orchid for Nicole again we were pampered gelegd.Na explanation delicious, while enjoying a beautiful autumn sun and 25 degrees outside, home gereden.Een ride almost 100 km with many turns through a beautiful countryside of the Perigord .... which is enjoying this !!! Sunroof open and gas it! What a fantastic car in this area, quiet, fast and frugal 6.2 liters / 100km. And then the dynamics in many curves ... like a track, the car on the road and cornering what a genot.Nauwelijks leans on the car and it shows exactly what is happening among you in peace and comfort.Even a car overtaking is easy, just gas it and put it next to and you're already over before you know it!
The Comand system is sublime, simple and logical to operate, if desired spraakgestuurd.Veel driving pleasure so, here we go nice and enjoy!

Comfort and Performance.

Meanwhile driven several hundred kilometers and the next is our equal on the engine, the 3.0 V6 diesel with 231 HP, runs very quiet and peaceful with a beautiful heavy and sonorous engine sound delicious!
In combination with the 7 G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission, there is always plenty of power and torque, 540 Nm, available to catch up as fast or for cruising peacefully.
What a speed! 0-100 in 7.1 seconds, a limited top speed of 250! Even on the highway tap the gas and you're so 190 and he just keeps going ...! Watch out for our driver's license!

The steering with parameter steering is very sharp when he sees a curve he's been through it! What a big difference with the set comfort ML!
The comfort is certainly present with rest of the engine and little wind noise from the streamlined carroserie.Hij cuts through the wind.
The chassis is of course not to compare the ML, it is partly because of the AMG Sports package with sports suspension stiffer than the ML but gives more feedback from what you happens without losing comfort in mind.

Interior and finishing

Also in terms of space, there is no reason to complain, large sports seats, largely electric. adjustable, you really nice and firm is in a large back seat with plenty of legroom and a whopper of a boot with a split rear seat with ski hatch.
The finish of both the body and the interior is truly sublime, even better than the ML who have really done their best is.Ze produced in the US by Mercedes to krijgen.En this up on new top-level that they succeeded ! the finish of the dashboard and all buttons is sublime and looks very responsible and organized uit.De face-lift of this type E-Class has cost more than 1 billion Euros according to insiders Mercedes-Benz and you would therefore almost speak of new model, but that does not consciously Mercedes.

Prices.

The price of this car in this version is here in France about
€ 65,500, - rijklaar.In Netherlands takes this car € 81,000, - difference is in the BPM they do not know here in France.
Servicing the car just had an episode (A- turn, small turn)

Options.

Mercedes is the price list about the size of a detailed brochure, indeed almost anything is possible!
Here as a summary of the main options on our car.

The COMAND Online navigation is very simple and very clear equipped with a 18 cm screen and sharp graphics you see everything op.Hierbij included is a HDD navigation, 10Gb Music Register, CD and DVD player (image only works when stationary), USB and SD connector and reversing camera (works great!).

The ILS (Intelligent Light System) fitted with LED headlights etc. works sublime, it is also equipped with high-beam assistant regulates the (Great) -lichtbundel so that the oncoming not bother heeft.Verder swiveling LED headlamps, cornering light function, aut.mistlampen and LED turn signals and daytime running lights.

The 80-liter tank ensures a range that opens according to the onboard computer around 1,200 km, it is nice that you do not often need to refuel, especially in winter.

The traffic sign recognition works through a camera behind the voorrruit and recognize the signs perfectly and gives the speed on your central onboard computer again, this works really well and is very informative and can schelen.Je many fines have also in this car barely longer in the watch how fast you drive because he is wonderfully peaceful and quiet so that's not a bad option.

Electric slide / tilt sunroof.

This is transparent with dark tinted glass and also performed on the inside of the vehicle provided with a roller blind against direct zonnestralen.Dit I find really a very pleasant option because it always nice light in the car, for example. in wintermaanden.Deze can also be opened with a key and close (comfort closure).

AMG Sports package.

Without this package, I would not buy, he has lowered around thicker bumpers, dual exhausts, star in the grille, sport seats with Alcantara, the AMG sports steering wheel with shift paddles and flattened at the bottom, AMG sports suspension, 15mm on the outside of the car, AMG 18 LM-inch wheels with wider tires 245 and 265 rear, aluminum instrument panel finish, special AMG floor mats and rubber nubs on the pedalen.Een very comprehensive package so that give the car a much sportier and more dynamic look, really cool! and he will drive a lot dynamic than without this package.

The car is equipped with the following options:

-Palladiumzilvermetallic / Artico Black interior with Alcantara.
-Comand Online Navigation
-Achteruitrijcamera
-ILS, Intelligent Light System, LED lights with high-beam assist.
AMG Sports package with sports suspension and 18-inch wheels, rear tires 245 265.
-electric slide / tilt sunroof, transparent
-Parctronic with aut. inparkeer function
-elektr. folding and dimming mirrors
-Slotbouten for the rims
-Neerklapbare rear seat with ski hatch.
-Verkeersbordherkenning.

Overall a nice and complete implementation and we hope therefore to have a lot of fun! The first experiences are very positive.
More experiences will surely follow!
Also look for more pictures and info on Carrepublic.nl: http://www.carrepublic.nl/verwondering/mercedes-benz-e-300-bluetec-3-0-v6-sedan-sportline-amg-verslag-van- a connoisseur
Internet Surfing, Shine and Enjoy! (17,300 km)

Just a quick update on the German voiture.Weer some new things discovered in the Comand Online Navigatiesysteem.Deze has the ability to access the Internet through your mobieltje.Je put your mobile on your Bluetooth and automatically connects to the car with even the possibility for a personal mobile hotspot for connecting multiple phones or laptops.Ziet are all very nice and fairly well but you depend on the receiving signal from the provider so its speed is in a moving vehicle, especially in hilly terrain, varying . The Internet screen is more sharp and the ministry is working very logical, however, the Internet screen disappears when the car is driving. But hey, safety first eh! At the moment I see it as a fun toy but I think you'll do just surf faster on your mobile in practice.

The car last week also completely put in the wash, this is fortunately very easy because you can easy accessibility, good round and tight finish, especially with my 1.89m. That unlike our previous car, the Mercedes ML, which you almost need a ladder to gain access to the roof.

And after he again quite tight and tidy assisted of course quite a trip made to beautiful Carcassonne. A return trip of about 530km on various roads and motorways. What is striking is the ease, comfort and tranquility of this car on the highways and the delicious acceleratie.Even to 220 km / h by steaming, it looks like a TGV! What a fantastic car this is! At the end of the day here at the computer and look .... 5.6 L / 100km. Incredibly economical! The car is doing more amazing, no glitches, beeps or kraakjes.Lekker so enjoy!
Comfi Travel. (20,100 km)

One passed a brief update of the E 300. Just 20,000 km. Last week for a few days went to UK and it should be said, such a comfortable car really comes into its own! What a comfort, calm and contented snort ruimte.De engine at 130 km / h and you just have to pass then give you just simple as gas and away he is! Delicious! And with an average consumption of 6.0 liters / 100 km, which is 1 in 16.67 km, a 3.0 V6 Automatic with wide 265 tires! So great that it can in terms of technique and drive with ease on one tank of 80 liters to NL or southern France. Furthermore, the car does it perfectly, no glitches or problemen.Kortom very satisfied Mercedes lover!
Ad-Blue Sensor System (26,300 km)

Just an update to 26,000 km. Last week had a message on the onboard computer that the Ad-Blue fluid should be checked. Then drove to my Mercedes dealer in Perigueux and they have checked everything and the car hung on the test box. It turns out the two sensors of the FAP particulate filter are broken and they were replaced yesterday under warranty. Furthermore, no faults or messages. This was also the only notification as long as we have the car. He drives superb and doing great. Last week we also completely cleaned him so he looks completely top off! We continue to enjoy, in particular, the amazing 6-cylinder!
Best Frugal! (30 968 km)

Update. Last again we made a trip to the Netherlands from South of France and as you can see on the last picture we were at the time with an average consumption of 5.5 liters / 100km or 1 at 18:18! Quite economical so and then with a 80 gallon tank, you can go a long way. The car suits us more super, has no fault or defect and drives good sports here in the southern French mountains and yet superbly comfortable on the Autoroute! We continue to update.
B. servicing (35,400 km)

This week the car was ready for a big turn (B-turn) at 35,000 km and one year after delivery and hence one year after his A- turn. This in turn be carried out at the official Mercedes-Benz dealer. There were no details beyond a software update. They repaired the right front tire, they walked slowly empty through a tiny little hole. Total cost: € 312, -. Including delicious coffee and cake! I found this myself very easy. On to the next 25,000 km / 1 year!
Trade (38,000 km)

Yes, we have traded the Mercedes again and for a ... Porsche 911 Targa!
Although the E 300 suited us fine we wanted once again to the new E-Class slightly sportier and with the advent in 2016 seemed to us this is the right time for this.
So we have a Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK purchased from 2010, see also the review of this, something quite different than the E-Class so but yeah. It feels crazy to Mercedes after leaving so many years but we are getting there also something beautiful for back.We hope here also like to be able and allowed to make many fine kilometers in Mercedes, see the review here from!

Since February 1 I am in possession of the Fiat Grande Punto. The car was bought new by my father and I am the second owner. Before the car came into my possession I have already ridden regularly.

The car
It is a Prima Edizione. So the car is equipped with the necessary comfort. Think electric windows, central heating with remote control, adjustable lumbar support, two-zone climate control etc.

The seats are good, but the seat is a bit on the short side for tall people. This allows long journeys which can be tiring.
The space in the rear is reasonable, as long as the people in the front are not too long.
The trunk is more a weekendtasbak. You can best luggage lost, but do not expect space miracle.
A big plus I think the big mirrors where you can see lots of in.

Driving
the car ride is nice and relaxed. The car does not encourage speeding. This is due to the many revolutions made by the engine on the highway at '5'. Go up and come with traffic goes very nicely on, so no complaints from me on that front.
The car's steering behavior I really like. He sends fairly light, but comfortable. The additional city-state to me is unnecessary, although it is pretty funny to use when parking.
In terms rijgelijden car is very controlled. Among the 110 I have no complaints. In addition, the tire and engine noise that penetrate but nothing serious (especially in this class).

In terms of consumption, I can not say anything sensible, but I will keep in any case. I hope aver dels to arrive at 1:15.
104.500 km

I further to report little detail two years and 50.000km. The car still drives his mileage with no real problems. The only thing these two years broke down was the electronic power steering. This was an immediate repair of 1,000. Furthermore, had only regular maintenance. Soon slide this car to my wife and her business, and I drive a Renault Vel Satis.

Fuel consumption seems fairly stable are 1: 14.5. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but mostly around that value. I am, for the size of the car and engine, not a very great achievement.
3rd Report (130.500 km)

We are now again two years later, the count is more than 130,000 kilometers. We will soon say goodbye to this wonderful car. The last two years we have actually carry only regular maintenance on the car. My wife has trouble-driven, drove daily in our Renault Vel Satis.

The car will make way for a new Seat Mii, which we drive four years. I'm very curious how we're going to experience this car, test drive showed in any case that the seat is quieter than the GP, while our experience in the front room is no different. In the back is less space, but in this class we could frame of the stroller fine Lost in the trunk, while small in his travel chair fits easily in the back seat behind my wife. Fits nobody behind me, but that is not a consideration at this time.