The E Class of now is larger. My W210 E Class I use to have is the same size as the current C Class. The E Class now is more like the size of a older S Class. Maybe look into a W204 C Class if the E is too big for you? You can get a 2014 C300 or C350. Those are solid little cars.

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days