Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a reliability picture clouded by a lack of data, earning a conservative 'Average' verdict from our LLM.

Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class2023 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBody styleTransmissionDrivetrain
2026sedan——
2025sedan——
2024wagon——
2023chassis_cab——
2022chassis_cab——
2021chassis_cab——
2020chassis_cab——
2019chassis_cabAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive
2018chassis_cab——
2017chassis_cabAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive
2016chassis_cab——
2015chassis_cab——
2014chassis_cab——
2013chassis_cab——
2012chassis_cab——
2011chassis_cab——

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearpricingTrimNoteBase price
2026————
2025————
2024————
2023Trim: E450 4MATIC, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.E450 4MATICSome of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2022Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2021Trim: E350-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.E350-4MSome of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2020Base price: $56,550, Trim: AMG E53, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.AMG E53Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.$56,550
2019Base price: $80,350, Trim: E450, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.E450Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.$80,350
2018Base price: $106,950, Trim: AMG E43, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.AMG E43Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.$106,950
2017Base price: $62,600, Trim: AMG E43, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.AMG E43Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.$62,600
2016Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2015Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2014Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2013Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2012Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—
2011Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.—

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionSeat rowsGVWRSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheelTurbo
2026————————————————
20255———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)Standard3Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)———————
2024————Keyless ignition: Standard—Standard—————————
2023————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2022————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20215———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 113.1, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19Standard2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24113.11819—
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20Standard2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24115.71820—
20194———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18Standard2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24115.71818—
201854——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.7, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18Standard2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24115.71918—
201754——Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18Standard2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24115.71818Yes
20165439013.8—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2015—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20144-72-435012.3—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2013—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20125445015.9—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
2011—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)——Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearRated vehicleabsnhtsaSafetyRatingsesctractionControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningblindSpotMonitoringrearCamerarearAebparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemtpmsadaptiveCruiseControlpedestrianAebblindSpotInterventionlaneDepartureWarninglaneCenteringAssistrearCrossTrafficAlertOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRollover
20262026 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 4 DR N/A AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2026 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 4 DR N/A AWD—————————————————————
2025—standard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard———————————
20242024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWDstandardRated vehicle: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWDstandardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptional————
20232023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWDstandardOverall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWDstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptional5555
2022—standard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptional————
20212021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2DR RWDstandardRated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2DR RWDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—standardoptionalstandardstandardoptional——optionaloptionaloptional————
20202020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WDstandardRated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WDstandardstandard——standardstandard————standardstandardstandard————————
20192019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW 4WDstandardOverall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SW 4WDstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standardoptionalstandardstandardoptionaloptional—optional——5555
20182018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWDstandardRated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWDstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandard—optionaloptionalstandardstandardoptionaloptional————————
20172017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WDstandardRated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WDstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionalstandard—optionaloptionalstandardstandardoptionaloptional—optional——————
20162016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD—Rated vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD——————————standard——————————
20152015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD—Rated vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD——————————standard——————————
20142014 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD—Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD——————————standard——————4455
20132013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD—Rated vehicle: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD——————————standard——————————
20122012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD—Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD——————————standard—————————5
20112011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD—Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD——————————standard—————————5

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearevElectrificationBattery type
2026———
2025Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonphevLithium-Ion/Li-Ion
2024———
2023———
2022———
2021———
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Model year reports

2026

Newest
Open report

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a reliability picture clouded by a lack of data, earning a conservative 'Average' verdict from our LLM.

2025

Open report

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an excellent reliability outlook, with a strong public verdict.

2024

Open report

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.

2023

Open report

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an exceptionally strong case for used car buyers, boasting a perfect NHTSA safety score and zero recalls or complaints.

2022

Open report

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a low likelihood of systemic issues.

2021

Open report

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged in the NHTSA data.

2020

Open report

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints reported.

2019

Open report

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class earns an excellent reliability rating, bolstered by a complete absence of recalls and owner complaints.

2018

Open report

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an unusually clean record with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'Excellent' reliability verdict.

2017

Open report

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability record with zero recalls and complaints.

2016

Open report

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a strong case for reliability with zero reported recalls or complaints, though this data void warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

2015

Open report

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by zero recalls and complaints in the provided data.

2014

Open report

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict and zero reported recalls or complaints.

2013

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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

2012

Open report

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents an exceptional reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, suggesting a robust and well-executed model year.

2011

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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a strong ownership proposition with an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict and no reported recalls or complaints.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Carfocal currently has 16 published E-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a reliability picture clouded by a lack of data, earning a conservative 'Average' verdict from our LLM.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz e-class presents a reliability picture clouded by a lack of data, earning a conservative 'average' verdict from our llm. and given the scarcity of real-world data, the value proposition of a used 2026 e-class is uncertain. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

Supporting data
Published guides
16
Years tracked
16
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints