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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
New from
$88,000 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.5 - 14.5 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Large Luxury offered in both 5D Sedan and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $88,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Elegance variant and topping out at $245,312 for the AMG.
There are 5 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (135kW/250Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/440Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/440Nm) and 6.2L multi-point injection (378kW/630Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2008 E-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price
Sports Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $98,000 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $100,000 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $104,000 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $106,000 |
Sport Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $100,405 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $100,405 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $102,524 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $102,524 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $106,761 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $106,761 |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $108,879 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $108,879 |
Avantgarde
Elegance
AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $234,600 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $234,800 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $245,312 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $228,600 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $228,800 |
| 6.2L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $238,956 |
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Avantgarde with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 14.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
| 3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance that starts from $88,000.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG that starts from $245,312.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Elegance, Avantgarde, Sports Edition, Sport Edition and AMG.
The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Sports Edition which measures 1822mm wide, 4888mm in length and sits 1506mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which has 378kW of power from its 6.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which weighs 2460 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.