Top 10 Geriatric Vehicles
7. Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
That’s enough picking on Toyota for the time being. Now Mercedes-Benz is locked in our gray-haired reticle. Nothing says “you’ve made it” – but not quite to the top – like an E-Class. It’s the perfect vehicle for middle managers and older drivers.
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In its most benign — and affordable — form it features a torquey and super economical 2.1-liter diesel engine. The E250 BlueTEC model is powered by a technology-laden four-cylinder that brandishes 195 hp with 369 lb-ft of torque. It’s matched to a seven-speed automatic transmission. This is a sizable, stately car but it’s neither overly large nor vulgarly garish. Appropriately it’s tuned for comfort rather than performance, serenity instead of sportiness. In a lot of ways it’s the traditional rear-wheel-drive sedan Cadillac and Lincoln used to hang their hats on. Appropriately it even comes with an AARP membership application in the glove box.
