2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review by Bill Jackson
Some people think a German luxury sedan should be fast, handle harshly and just generally be a big race car. I don't. I think a German luxury sedan should make you feel bad for not dressing up to drive it; you should want to wear a tie when you're behind the wheel. It should not only be comfortable, it should be composed. For me, driving a car like this isn't about screaming through the countryside like an idiot, it's about driving down the road comfortably in a car that's ready for any conditions that come your way.
With this as the benchmark, the Mercedes E-Class succeeds.
I tested the all-wheel-drive E350 4Matic during an icy, dark and dreary Chicago week. It performed very well in these conditions, including a variety of short city trips and a long, backcountry drive to some ski trails. It had its share of quirks — notably some odd steering personality, as well as some lag in acceleration — but overall I think it's one of the better luxury vehicles I've driven.
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Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
The glove box can be cooled.
– To open: pull handle 1 and open glove box
flap 2.
– To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards
until it engages.
The glove box can only be locked ...
Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
so as to provide optimum support for your
back.
Move adjustment lever 1 in the
direction
of the arrow until the desired backrest
contour is ...
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
Lift the trunk floor up.
1 Folding wheel chock
2 Vehicle tool kit tray cover
3 Vehicle tool kit
4 Jack ...