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BMW 520d, Volvo V70 or Mercedes E 220?

Which would be a better car: BMW 520d, Volvo V70 or Mercedes-Benz E 220?

Willy Boland (Ballinasloe)

Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing new car


Expert answer

Hi Willy,

Each has its charms – the BMW is the sharpest to drive (although not by the margin you’d imagine), the Volvo is lovely, comfortable and people won’t hate you for owning it and the Mercedes really is built like the proverbial Panzer again these days.  If we’re talking new and current models, then it’s the latest Merc E-Class that gets my nod – I’ve rarely driven a car so all-round competent as it, and the interior is just gorgeous. Worth holding on a couple of months for the estate version though...

Relevant reviews:

BMW 518d review

Mercedes-Benz E 220 d review

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe


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