2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Range: $48,050 - $88,500

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the E-Class packs quite a wallop and will knock the average coupe/hatchback down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the typical coupe/hatchback and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical coupe/hatchback's engine is substantially smaller than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class will have picked up and gone by the time the average coupe/hatchback finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the E-Class is considerably more powerful than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Utility
Neither the Mercedes-Benz E-Class nor the typical coupe/hatchback has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a fill-up more often than the typical coupe/hatchback because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the average coupe/hatchback's front cabin compared to the E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average coupe/hatchback does.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback's tank is almost the same size as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's, though the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's is somewhat larger. The average coupe/hatchback and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class compete for the same parking spaces. The typical coupe/hatchback's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the typical coupe/hatchback to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. The typical coupe/hatchback will save you money at the pump compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is tremendously more expensive than the average coupe/hatchback in terms of MSRP. The average coupe/hatchback will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the E-Class's.