2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4MATIC Sedan

Pros

Performance and quality

Cons

None really - would like a touchscreen or softbuttons though

I bought the car with the sport package. Have owned a number of MB cars over the years and this is the best so far. Handling is tight and crisp - like a BMW but without the hard edges. The 268HP V6 is very capable - can't imagine why anyone would need the V8 or the AMG - they must be brutishly powerful.

Build quality is better than ever. The car has a very solid feel - not a single flaw detected in any feature or accessory. Everything works as advertised and inspires confidence.

The controls are very well laid out and do not take long to learn. Adding a Bluetooth enabled cell phone took about 5 minutes.

Function and quality are clearly the highest priorities, not fashion or flash. Still, the car is loaded with advanced features.