2017 Mercedes-Benz E 220 d All-Terrain First Drive Review | A Benz Wagon With The Soul Of An SUV
Mercedes-Benz has an interesting history with premium SUVs - the brand started the prestige off-roader movement with its ML in the 1990s, yet for all that model’s success Mercedes has been reluctant to apply SUV themes to its wagon.
Until now, that is. With the introduction of the E-Class All-Terrain ,Mercedes-Benz is aiming at that small niche of buyers for whom a traditional wagon won’t cut it, but that might find a fully-fledged SUV too cumbersome.
In fact the All-Terrain is the only way you can buy an E-Class wagon in Australia now, with the low-riding version passed over in favour of this model thanks to the ever-growing popularity of SUVs.
Vehicle Style: Large crossover wagon
Price: $109,900 plus on-road costs
Engine/trans: 143kW/400Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo diesel | 9sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 5.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The All-Terrain makeover sees the crossover wagon sit 15mm higher than other E-Classes with the ability to gain an extra 20mm for really rough going at speeds below 35km/h thanks to standard air suspension.
All wheel drive is also part of the package, naturally, with exterior details including black plastic-clad bumpers and wheel arches with matte silver detailing for the front and rear bumper guards and chunky stone-deflecting side sills.