Mercedes E Class Estate: E220 or E250?

I would appreciate your advice and views.

I have the choice of BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Audi for my next company car. After several test drives (BMW 520 Volvo V70 D5), I have been amazed by the Mercedes E250 estate, but now have to decide between either the E250 on a base spec or the E220 with additional options.

What would be your recemmendation? Would the E220 suffer from the lower power output?

Asked on 20 January 2011 by Cieurniht

Answered by Honest John
I haven't driven one so I can't tell you. Have only driven the E250. I'm surprised you favoured the E Class over the F10 5-Series, though.
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