I had the E-Class 220d estate but not in AMG spec. Best car I have used for years apart from the seats that I could not get on with on long runs (nor could any passengers in the front either). Very odd.
Now have a Volvo V90 T6 Recharge plug-in hybrid.
Interestingly Volvo claimed 36 miles electric range but only says it will do 25 on the dash when fully charged (I had it checked but was told "they all do that sir"). Not so happy.
In the winter I would get circa 18-20 miles on my 12 mile each way commute with the petrol engine only stepping in for the last few miles as it's a gentle run. Now the weather is warmer I can get at least the 25 miles, some times a very few more.
For my commute and company car tax this is fine and works well, but if I need to do an occasional longer or more spirited run then I have the assurance of the 253hp petrol engine (battery motor adds 87 = 340bhp total but it feels no-where near that powerful).
It's a nice car. Probably as good as the Merc (because the seats are not crippling me...) but with a smaller boot that is not as practical, but that is only an issue once or twice a year. Touch-screen dash is another slight negative, but superb Google sat-nav system makes up for this.
I don't have a charging station. I just use a 3-pin plug socket that's under cover. Plug in when I get home and unplug in the morning. Suits me fine.
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