Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prone to engine failures?

A couple of days ago I came within an inch of ordering a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E220cdi Blue Efficiency, when I read on the internet that large numbers of recent buyers of this car in UK and elsewhere had...

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Avantgarde or a BMW 520d SE Touring?

I am now retired and in the fortunate position of being able to afford one last new decent car. Our priorities are comfort and driving enjoyment. The car must be diesel (for economy) and estate with an...

Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220?

At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220 or what? My budget is about £20,000.

Is the BMW 5 Series 8-gear auto more fuel efficient than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7-speed?

I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the Mercedes-Benz comes with a 7-gear automatic gearbox....

Would you pick the Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 or the FIAT Panda?

I have to buy a replacement car for one of my managers. She currently drives a 2006 Colt CZ1. This car will go to my daughter who will be 17 in August. I have considered the Aygo which is a very good car...

Can you recommend a solid, reliable family estate car for £10,000?

Which car would you recommend as good, solid, reliable family estate that is comfortable and will go on forever? I have in mind Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. I am looking at secondhand with a maximum £10,000...

Would you pick the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I am in the very fortunate position to buy whatever car I want within reason, but realistically I am not that interested in cars other than in the need to get from A to B. Whichever car I choose needs...

Faults economy

I've just replaced my W211 model E-class 220CDi with a September 2009 reg W212 model CDi, choosing the new model largely on the basis of the promised fuel efficiency. On mixed motoring - and I'm quite...

Rubbered up the wrong way

I purchased ex-demo E Class 320 CDI WITH 4,500 miles in March this year from MB Direct, is 58 reg. It has now completed 9,500 miles. I had cause to return to dealer as a warning light appeared. The garage...

Shouldering, the blame

Your reply in a recent Sunday Telegraph 'Life' section entitled 'Out Burst' concerned me greatly as AW reported having suffered two blowouts with his Mercedes. I have two cars, a Mercedes E320CDI estate...