Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the E-Class wagon benefits from the same full redesign the sedan received last year. A V8-powered version of the wagon is available this year and the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is optional on both sedans and wagons. Finally, the DVD-based navigation system, which was delayed for 2003, is on the options list this year.

• Sleek and dignified design inside and out, pleasing blend of ride and handling, sophisticated safety features, all-wheel drive available on both sedans and wagons.

• More expensive than competitors, confusing control layout, brakes lack progressive feel.

User Reviews:

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  Fun to Drive - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Dave - November 3 - 5:23 pm

  This has been an absolutely fun car to drive. It has an incredible amount of power and quickness. I smile everytime I step on the gas. Very smooth and stylish. I own several Mercedes and this is certainly the most fun to drive so far. I also live in a northern climate and when it snows the 4matic is excellent, it will motor right through the snow.

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  Love this car! - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Judy Spooner - November 3 - 10:00 am

  We picked up our car in Germany and had a ball driving it on the autobaun. We did the Mercedes-Benz Black Forest trip which was excellent! Ride is great, trunk space is spacious, everyone loves the interior halo lights. Minor complaint is the light interior, that was the only choice at the time. All in all we get a lot of compliments on this car. Our previous car was a Jaguar XJ8 and it received a lot of compliments on looks, but this car gets a broader scope of compliments!

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  Superb Automobile - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Weldone99 - October 23 - 10:03 am

  Wonderful automobile, confortable,stylish and economical on gas.

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  Platinum Blue Beauty - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Chaslap - October 17 - 4:50 pm

  I attended an investment seminar held on the dealerships showroom floor with no intention of changing cars. It was love at first sight. Upon returning 2 days later, it was being delivered as I drove up. Had one trucked in for me. I have gotten many compliments on its appearance, and the ownership experience thus far has been positive. It has power far in excess of ordinary driving demands, but that reserve is there in case of an emergency. The service department has been very helpful when called upon. Had to replace a strut early on, and the Pirellis (all 4) feathered around the tread edges creating road noise. Rotated right-left hoping that reversing the rotation will smooth out the feathering

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  Not worth the $$$$ - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By DLB19 - October 11 - 10:00 am

  Generally, it is an "OK" vehicle. Having said that, "OK" is not good enough for a MB vehicle. Based on the brand and the price, I am very disappointed in both my MBs. Our E-Class had to have a part in the heater replaced, which was several hundred dollars. That repair was shortly followed by the front suspension wearing out, which cost a couple thousand dollars. All these repairs were needed prior to 80,000 miles. I wouldnt expect these type of issues from "any" high end luxury vehicle, much less a Mercedes. The seats are extremely firm, liken to sitting on a cinder block. We also own a ML, which has spent most of its life in the garage, costing us thousands of dollars.

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  The worlds greatest sedan - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By amgunit - October 7 - 2:00 am

  The Mercedes E55 AMG is the most amazing driving machine ive ever lived with !!!!

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  E5004matic - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By pjnewman - October 7 - 2:00 am

  The car is great!

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  The REAL ultimate driving machine - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By BoughtABenz - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Even though I have only owned my MB E500 for 2 weeks, I can tell you that it is an amazing automobile. I have been a faithful BMW buyer for the last 15 years, and after owning my first "benz" Ill never buy anything else. What a well built automobile this is. And if you need trunk space, look no further, huge amount of trunk space, unbelievable. Just an all around extremely well built automobile, and a very safe vehicle to boot. You couldnt ask for anything more.

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  Mercedes should be ashamed of their internal build quality - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By daiku - September 28 - 8:59 pm

  First, the engine, and ride have been great, but the internal comfort features on this $60K have been terrible. 4 front cup holders replaced @$80 each Keyless go doors dont work and need repair and redesign Replaced thee rear DOOR latch on the right passenger side so my daughter could get out of the vehicle $685!. Rear sunscreen not functioning (MB are notorious for this problem, yet the still dont have a better design from Bosch). First and Last MB. I bought the car for my wife who always wanted one, but never again. Toyotas are much bettter built. As a person of German heritage, I am ashamed at this vehicle! Embarrassment to not stand behind these problems out of warranty

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  WHY I PAID MORE - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By MICHAEL M - September 26 - 10:00 am

  OVER PRICED BUT WORTH THE MONEY. AS OWNER OF A BMW 5 SERIES, PLEASENTLY SUPRISED WITH THE HANDLING OF MY SPORTS MODEL E320.