Mercedes-Benz Reviews

Mercedes-Benz has earned its reputation as a maker of premium passenger cars, but the three-pointed star also produces a huge variety of light- and heavy-commercial vehicles. The Vito van lines up against the market-dominant Toyota HiAce, however cost-of-entry is appreciably higher. Does the extra spend deliver value-for-money? Our TradieGuide review aims to answer that question.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been a popular option in the heavy commercial van segment for close to 30 years, during which time a raft of new keenly-priced and well-specified competitors have arrived to challenge it. Does this latest, third-generation version do enough to hold them at bay?

Mercedes-Benz has committed to its electric future, with plans to have eight EVs on sale in Australia by the end of 2023. And performance division AMG will play a major role in that future.

Mercedes-Benz has been building cars for longer than anyone else, but as it expands its electric portfolio it runs the risk of alienating its existing customers. But the new EQE 350 is just what the brand needs, an all-electric luxury sedan that will appeal to both traditional and contemporary buyers.

In the absence of the Tesla Model S the Mercedes-Benz EQE300 is a promising alternative. It offers the same blend of space, performance and electric efficiency as the Model S once did, before it disappeared from local showrooms in 2020.The EQE 300 is priced from $134,900 (excluding on-road costs) and comes well equipped with Mercedes' latest MBUX multimedia system, a Burmester 3D surround sound system, smartphone integration for Apple and Android devices and wireless charging, heated seats and a panoramic sliding sunroof all standard.It’s also fitted with AMG Line interior and exterior packages, which include sports-style seats, a multifunction sports steering wheel in Nappa leather and AMG floor mats. Externally there are 20-inch alloy wheels and an ‘AMG-inspired’ body styling package that includes a tiny three-pointed star repeating pattern on the ‘grille’ panel.It’s powered by a single, rear-mounted motor that makes 180kW/550Nm and the 90kW/h battery provides a respectable range of 508km on a single charge. Energy use is rated at 16.3kWh/100km and the EQE 300 can take an 11kW AC or 170kW DC charge via its Type CCS plug.It may be the ‘entry-level’ model in the range but the EQE 300 gets the same key safety features as the rest of the line-up. That means 10 airbags, a 360-degree parking camera, Active Parking Assist and Traffic Sign Assist, plus all the modern active safety features, including Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Lane Change Assist and more.The EQE 300 is a spacious sedan, with generous room in both seating rows. This is largely thanks to the longer wheelbase of the EV2 platform that underpins the EQE, which allows for an extra 80mm of interior space.In other words, the EQE 300 should meet the requirements of anyone looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model S while it remains unavailable, while also having plenty of appeal in its own right.

While the Tesla Model S remains unavailable to Australians, Mercedes-Benz is giving customers a new all-electric luxury sedan to consider. The EQE Sedan is the latest addition to the German brand's expanding EV line-up.

When it comes to choosing a family car, sedans are often overlooked for their long-legged wagon or beefy SUV cousins. Is the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class' C200 the start of a four-door comeback?

Think of a Mercedes-AMG and the first words that spring to mind are probably not - understated, efficient and restrained. And yet those are probably the best words to describe the all-new C 43.Of course, before we go any further it’s important to note that the C 43, even in its previous six-cylinder guise, was never meant to be as wild, raucous or powerful as the C63 flagship - that’s simply not its role in the AMG line-up.But even so, this new model is a dive into fresh territory for the brand and puts a very different spin on the AMG sports sedan as we know it.This is a four-cylinder model, complete with a Formula One-derived electric turbocharger, so it lacks the sound and fury you expect from something carrying the ‘AMG’ badge - but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad car, as we’ll explain.

An electric people mover is a bit niche, but it could be a great solution for hire car operators, or just people with big families, who want to go green.The Mercedes-Benz EQV is one of the first electric MPVs to hit the Australian market, but is it the answer to a question no one asked?

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4Matic is the ultimate version of the brand's popular crossover EV hatch, gaining two motors and all-wheel drive for improved performance and handling. Add good looks and a swish interior, and it would seem like a sure-fire hit. But at $100,000, the smallest electric Mercedes is facing tough competition from newer EVs offering more of everything, and often for less money.