{"id":2683,"date":"2025-08-27T08:49:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2683"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:18:06","slug":"review-2025-mercedes-e300","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mercedes-e300\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MERCEDES E300"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 MERCEDES E300<\/strong> lands in Australia with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they look sharp from every angle. It is a classic executive sedan that leans into tech rather than noise, and it feels engineered for long days, short commutes, and the occasional Sunday blast. The 2.0-litre mild-hybrid four supplies easy pace, the cabin nails comfort without fuss, and the new MBUX \u201cSuperscreen\u201d makes other dashboards look last decade. This 2025 Mercedes E300<\/strong> review looks at the specs, features, running costs, and how it stacks up against rivals in our market.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Calm ride, crisp steering, impressive noise suppression, gorgeous 2025 Mercedes E300<\/strong> interior with that huge Superscreen, well-judged driver assist tech.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> Options can snowball, tyre replacement on 20s will sting, no local ANCAP score posted yet for the new generation.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

For 2025, the E-Class range in Australia opens from $117,900 before on-roads, with the E300 variant listing at about $132,000 before costs. The 2025 model year went on sale locally in early January 2025. That places the 2025 Mercedes E300<\/strong> price right where you would expect for a large luxury sedan, and it includes a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

The headline party trick is the MBUX Superscreen layout, pairing a 14.4-inch centre touchscreen with a separate passenger display, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It looks theatrical, yet day-to-day tasks stay simple. Australian-spec cars also present strongly from the outside with AMG-line styling and tasteful colour choices, which helps the E300<\/strong> feel special even at suburban speeds.<\/p>\n

Under the bonnet live the 2025 Mercedes E300<\/strong> specs that matter: a 2.0-litre turbocharged four with 48-volt assistance, 190 kW and 400 Nm through a nine-speed auto, rear-wheel drive, and a claimed 0-100 km\/h time of about 6.3 seconds. It is not a brawler, it is a swift, unflustered sedan that moves with a light touch. The suspension filters out the rough stuff without turning the car floaty, and the steering has enough weight to feel confident on a wet Hume run.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The current W214-series E-Class does not yet carry a published ANCAP rating at the time of writing, which will matter to some buyers. Equipment is generous though: autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, front cross-traffic alert, lane keeping, blind-spot assist, adaptive cruise, 360-degree camera, and ten airbags including a centre airbag. If you want more peace of mind while ANCAP is pending, note that overseas testing has been strong historically for E-Class, but local scoring is the benchmark Australians rely on.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Mercedes-Benz claims 7.2 L\/100 km combined for the 2025 MERCEDES E300<\/strong>. In mixed suburban driving, expect consumption to creep into the mid to high eights; steady freeway work can drop it into the sixes. Servicing is scheduled every 12 months or 25,000 km, and the warranty is five years with roadside assistance for the term. It runs on 95 RON premium unleaded. Budget for pricier replacement rubber if you choose the 20-inch wheels, and expect insurance to land in the typical large luxury bracket. Buyers who cover big kilometres may find value in a prepaid service plan purchased at delivery.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

BMW 5 Series 520i<\/a>:<\/strong> Starts from about $116,900 before on-roads. The 520i\u2019s chassis is still a sweet thing and its iDrive interface is excellent. The E300<\/strong> counters with a richer cabin, a softer ride, and more effortless mid-range torque. If you want maximum driver engagement at this price, BMW still has an edge; if you value hush and polish, the Benz feels a grade more premium.<\/p>\n

Audi A6 45 TFSI quattro<\/a>:<\/strong> Priced from roughly $123,600 before costs. The A6 remains tidy to drive and beautifully screwed together, but it is now the older car in this field. The 2025 Mercedes E300<\/strong> features set reads longer, the screen tech is newer, and the mild-hybrid drivetrain feels smoother in stop-start traffic. Audi fights back with strong standard equipment and keen deals.<\/p>\n

Lexus ES 300h<\/a>:<\/strong> From $62,140 to $80,170, so it sneaks in well under the Germans. The ES wins the fuel-sip contest and long-term ownership reputation, but it is front-drive, and it does not match the E300<\/strong>\u2019s performance or cabin theatre. If your priority is serenity per dollar, the Lexus is brilliant. If you want the full luxury-sedan experience, the E300<\/strong> sits higher.<\/p>\n

2025 MERCEDES E300 (W214) Australia: Refined Ride, Smarter Screens, Single Spec Simplicity<\/h2>\n