It's hard to equate a $50,000 purchase price with value, but compared to itscompetition, the new E420 stacks up very well in this department, something that was hard to say about Mercedes-Benz automobiles in recent years. All E-Class models are loaded with luxury features, and all are backed by a 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty that includes tires, batteries, adjustments and 24-hour roadside assistance. Beyond that, there's still a high prestige factor that goes with Mercedes ownership, despite the inroads made by Japanese competition. The E-Class raised the ante for midsize luxury sedans when it appeared last year. And the V8 power of the E420 raises it even higher.
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