2008 2009 Mercedes Benz E Class sedans and wagons remain some of the most expensive midsize luxury cars on the market. That said, these are also some of the most capable, most luxurious and safest cars on the road. The 2008 2009 2009 E-Class's closest competitors include the Acura 3.5 RL, the Cadillac Seville, and the Volvo S80. Upon introduction, the E320 Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, V6, 221-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The E55 AMG is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 469-horsepower, supercharged engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. 

The 2008 2009 E320 Sedan, and The 2008 2009 E55 AMG are carryovers from 2003. 2008 2009 Mercedes Benz E Class has long been a staple of Mercedes' lineup. Although the current car traces its lineage back to 1953 when the Pontoon model was introduced, the term "E-Class" essentially debuted along with the new-for-1986 300E.