2016 E400 or 2018 440i

[Autodad]

Hi all.

Just wondering what the opinion is from
Those who have experienced both. Any advice on what is the better quality long term prospect between a 2016 older shape Merc E400 coupe or the F36 BMW 440i. 4 series more of a c class and and E class more of a 5 series competitor.

Both holding value well at the moment but will the Merc be a better proposition as a bulletproof machine, or will the B58 engine in the BMW be the more reliable unit over the Merc.

Edited by Autodad on Thursday 2nd May 17:10

[ZX10R NIN]

Autodad said:

Hi all.

Just wondering what the opinion is from
Those who have experienced both. Any advice on what is the better quality long term prospect between a 2016 older shape Merc E400 coupe or the F36 BMW 440i. 4 series more of a c class and and E class more of a 5 series competitor.

Both holding value well at the moment but will the Merc be a better proposition as a bulletproof machine, or will the B58 engine in the BMW be the more reliable unit over the Merc.

Edited by Autodad on Thursday 2nd May 17:10

Both units are very reliable, I'm bias as I have an E coupe but ot has to be the E Coupe all the windows drop away making the interior feel a nicer place to be. A contrast interior helps both cars feel a bit better.

The E400 unit is the same engine as the one found in the 43 models.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404048...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402156...

Have you also considered the 640ii?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404259...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404249...

[Jag_NE]

Just buy which one you like. At up to 8 year old there will be bills regardless and it’s a bit of a lottery.

[E17KRY]

I went through the same process a few years ago albeit looking at an e250 and 420d and found the e class to be nicer overall package. As someone mentioned above, I'd be having a look at the 6 series rather than the 4 which was out of my budget when I saw searching.