New 2013 Mercedes-Benz E200 CGI review, test drive

The only minor blemish is that it doesn't feel as effortless at higher speeds as its diesel cousin and that's down to the petrol being about 20kgm of torque down on the diesel. It's why the E200's 0-100kph time of 9.4sec is just over a second slower than the diesel's.

 

The E200, like its diesel cousin, rides really well. It rounds off imperfections and blemishes with ease and it’s only the sharper edges that thump through. It's only at high speeds that there's a tad more body movement than we would have liked, especially over raised expansion joints. 

 

It's not a big issue and the pliant ride, the smooth engine and the overall cabin insulation gives you a sense of well being.

 

This car had some really nice touches to the interiors as well. We loved the matt-finished slab of wood that divides the upper and lower sections of the dashboard. There's more of the stuff to be found on the centre console bordered by high-quality brushed aluminium and we like the classy analogue clock between the air-conditioning vents.