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Which 151 E-Class to go for?
Hi, which is the best of the E Mercedes 151 year, there all stylish but there must be one that outshines the rest for value and reliability, regards Chris
Our answer:
Hi Chris,
An E220 CDI is almost always the best bet. It has the best combination of performance, economy and resale value. Don’t, whatever you do, get suckered into buying a base E200 with a manual gearbox. Auto and as high a spec as you can find are the best bets.
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