User Reviews

320 CDI Avantgarde

D Shaw

Overall Rating

This one of the finest cars ever built - quality in everything and has a character all its own. Love the 'retro' looks also. Great to drive and the diesel engine is sublime.

E300 DT Avantgarde 4d Auto

kevin forbes

Overall Rating

An eye catching car that get's everyone's attention. The ultimate status symbol. Great value with brilliant performance. Only downside is servicing costs if direct with Mercedes Benz.

E230 Avantgarde

Mike McMahon

Overall Rating

A lovely car, but I just had to get a few things fixed, and MB charges like a wounded bull... I won't be going back there next time something goes wrong (and I hope that it won't!)

320 CDi Avantgarde auto

simon gerhand

Overall Rating

I have owned by 320cdi for four years, and have covering over 80k in that time. I purchased it with 100k on the clock already. Overall, I think it is the best car I have owned, which includes three previous Mercs. I mainly do extra-urban miles, and average 44mpg. Urban, in traffic can be half that figure though. In 4 years, I have had two break-downs, both cold-starting problems, which were easily rectified. It is the most comfortable car I have owned, and probably the most reliable. It does get through tyres quite quickly, and I am not sure why that is. Despite the current mileage, there are no annoying squeaks or rattles from the cabin, which contrasts with the c-class I owned previously. It handles fine for my style of driving, but would not suit anyone who likes to take corners fast. There is one reason why I would not buy another, nor recommend the range to others without reservation: rust. Mine was completely rust-free when I purchased it, but now it is rusting around all four wheel-arches, which is why it is about to get traded in.