Just bought a new car. Thought I would share to see if anyone has any views or anything.

Got a merc e250 sport (2013) with all the extras. 201 hp twin turbo 2.2 litre.

Anyone got one? What are they like as a day in day out motor?

Think you would probably be best addressing that question to Top Gear's readers letters page. You are probably well aware of that too.

Nice car though, enjoy

You'd expect more than 200bhp from a twin turbo 2.2 would you not?

Slow, unrefined, not enough cylinders... Probably not what you wanted to hear. I hope it's a company car and you didn't spend your own money on it?

I'm sure others will be impressed though.

I'd imagine its the efficient diesel model

I thought that, but I think the diesel is the only twin turbo engine for that model.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/e-class/first-drives/mercedes-e250-cdi-estate

Nice cars, used to have an old E class, the interior was dreadful, but it was a nice drive.

Better than the Mazda 6?

Why would you not get a 520d?

Thanks guys yeah it's a diesel. Blue efficiency with stop start tech. Gets about 50 mpg but its no slouch as it can get to 60 in 7.5. Not bad for a big car. It's a personal lease guys so its not expensive. Same kind of money as a titanium focus to be honest or a Astra.

Good shout on the 520d, the difference in monthly payments is the reason, about 150 reasons every month lol!! To be blunt also I have never been a huge BMW fan, except m3! Ha

Haven't a clue about the technicalities but it is such a very pretty car. Enjoy.

If you got a decent lease deal then thats all the reason you need right there.

Enjoy.

The Merc diesel is far more reliable than the BMW diesel

Quality feels better also in my humble! The interior is just so nice I could move in!

Can you back that up?

I work at BMW specialist. E60 5 Series comes in all the time, turbo problems, dpf problems, injector problems, parking sensor problems, airbag problems, headlight problems. The diesel is worse than the petrol.

i can confirm, it is a great drive. i am shocked at how much i love the engine, being a diesel i had preconceptions, all wrong.

Interior is fantastic with aluminium covers on all dash that look very classy. highly recommended. going very cheap on lease at the moment due to the new e class due for release in just a few months. Real bargain.