Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Review and Prices

The Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain is a rugged version of the E-Class Estate with higher suspension than normal, some plastic body cladding and four-wheel drive. If the regular estate is a comfy, practical pair of jeans, think of the All-Terrain as a pair of waterproof hiking trousers. Same comfort, more countryside capability. 

It’s just as luxurious inside as the regular E-Class, though, which means very luxurious indeed. It’s less modern-looking than a BMW 5 Series but still upmarket, pleasant to sit in and comfortable as well. The exterior looks are just as sharp, though with a higher ride height it does have a different stance to a normal E-Class.

You get a pair of 12.3-inch infotainment displays as standard, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s a great-looking set-up and has lots of great functionality as well. One of the screens serves as a dial display behind the wheel, while the other is a normal infotainment screen.

The cabin is very spacious, and it’s easy to find a comfortable driving position. While the BMW 5 Series is slightly more spacious in the back seats, the E-Class is still really capacious in the back for kids and adults alike.

Even better is the Mercedes’ boot, which is one of its best aspects in All-Terrain form, as it only comes as an Estate. It’s bigger than those in the 5 Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant, and the wide opening and square shape make it really easy to load up as well. It has a flat floor too, making sliding items in and out easier.

The All-Terrain really is a lovely thing. However, make sure the cheaper E-Class Estate wouldn't be everything you need already.

The All-Terrain shares a five-star rating from Euro NCAP for safety with the normal E-Class, and it also drives very similarly. It’s comfortable, especially on the motorway, although potholes at low speed do upset things slightly.

There’s just one engine option, but that 3.0-litre diesel engine is smooth, powerful and quiet, so it’s a perfect fit for the All-Terrain. It provides the kind of luxurious performance you’d expect of this large executive car.

The nine-speed automatic gearbox is great as well, bringing smooth shifts that you’ll barely notice. It’s reasonably responsive to throttle movements in auto mode, too. It’s mated to a four-wheel-drive system that provides some off-road ability and helps with towing as well.

It’s not as capable as something like a Land Rover Discovery off-road, and can’t tow as much as some large SUVs either, but it’s perfect for a few muddy excursions on holiday or towing your horsebox across a field. 

Yet the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain offers something a bit different to the droves of SUVs you’ll see in holiday hotspots. It’s one of the most spacious and comfortable cars around, has enough ability to traverse a tricky car park and has a very plush interior with all the kit you’d want.

If it sounds like your kind of car, head to our deals page to find one that’s right for you.

To find out even more about the Mercedes E-Class, take a look at our full review of the E-Class saloon by tapping the video below.