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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

EPA MPG: 24 mpg
Average Retail Price
$7,650 - $17,450

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Road Test

Long a luxury sedan benchmark, the E-Class places comfort, function and good reflexes above glitzy flash. Passengers are treated to a plush ride, comfortable and supportive seats, as well as an impeccably finished interior.

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2013 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

Mercedes-Benz vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2013 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

$7,625 - $17,400
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EPA MPG 24 mpg
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$9,150 - $10,575
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EPA MPG 23 mpg
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$5,450 - $8,600
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EPA MPG 22 mpg
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$8,850 - $10,750
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EPA MPG NA
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$11,425 - $12,250
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    wagon
    convertible
    coupe
    sedan
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
AWD, Rear
Engines Available
  • 3-liter V6 turbodiesel (210 hp)
  • 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp)
  • 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (306 hp)
  • 4.6-liter V8 turbo (402 hp)
  • 5.5-liter V8 turbo (518 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 7-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2024-
Current Generation

The redesigned E-Class midsized luxury sedan coddles occupants with a comfortable ride and quiet cabin, yet its agile handling makes this stately sedan fun to drive. The base turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the E350 we tested gets a mild-hybrid system that returned a commendable 28 mpg overall. Other than an annoying initial delay of power caused by the engine stop/start system, we found this to be a strong and polished powertrain. A more powerful turbo six-cylinder comes in the E450 4Matic model. Both are mated to a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. The swanky cabin is swathed in stitched leather, muted chrome, and matte-finish wood. The front seats are comfortable and the rear seat offers decent room for two adults. Most controls remain complicated and distracting, however; even simple tasks, such as adjusting the audio volume via touch-capacitive sliders, are a chore. A plug-in hybrid and All Terrain wagon version are new for 2025.

2017-2023
2017 Redesign Year

The redesigned E-Class delivers nimbler handling and better fuel economy than the previous generation. On the other hand, it dials back on ride comfort, interior room, and user-friendliness. The E300's 241-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is linked to a nine-speed automatic. This combination works well, but it won't set your heart on fire. Then again, we got a commendable 24 mpg overall. The car is quiet and handles with newfound agility. Though the ride is comfortable, it lost some plushness. Inside, the dash features high-resolution displays, but the controls have grown more complicated. Even adjusting the seat's lumbar support is a multistep process done through the central controller and screen. New technology gives the E-Class the ability to follow the road and steer itself temporarily as a driver-assist feature. Changes for 2018 include new coupe and convertible body styles, powered by a 329-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 hooked up to a nine-speed automatic. An E400 sedan also joins the line with the same powertrain as the new coupe and convertible. Finally, a fire-breathing AMG E63 S wagon and sedan are new, and get a 603-hp 4.0-liter V8 turbo. For 2019 the V6-powered version becomes E450. An E53 gets a mild hybrid setup with a straight six-cylinder engine. Changes for 2020 include a new name for the entry-level model, now called E350 instead of E300, and a boost in horsepower – now 255 hp. Also, blind spot warning is standard on all trims. 2022 models get a freshening with new tail lights and standard adaptive high-beam assist.

2010-2016
2010 Redesign Year
Though it is refined and quiet, we didn't find the 2010 redesign as impressive as its predecessor. Handling is capable, but the steering isn't as communicative as it used to be. Subsequent updates, including revised steering, moved the car back to benchmark status. Our diesel-powered BlueTec test model, (with the Luxury package), provided a more comfortable ride and surprisingly, better steering feedback. Interior accommodations are plush, with comfortable and supportive seats and excellent fit and finish. The Luxury trim is sporty enough; the Sport version has a very firm ride. A convertible, wagon, and coupe are also offered.
2007-2009
2007 Redesign Year
In total, our testing proved the updated 2007 Mercedes E350 a delight to drive. We found it to be quite solid, with an inviting blend of luxury and practicality. The E350 provides excellent ride comfort and agile handling. Rounding out the package is a beautifully constructed and roomy interior featuring supportive seats and good outward visibility. Still though, as is common among the higher-end German cars, we found some of the controls to be overly complicated.