Overview & Reviews

A favorite in the midsize luxury car class, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has provided an appealing mix of comfort, performance and safety for decades. The trademark qualities of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, such as vaultlike solidity and cutting-edge technology, have also contributed to the E-Class' great popularity among luxury buyers.

Over the years, the E-Class has been offered as a sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible. Contemporary E-Class models come loaded with luxury features and offer stunning acceleration in higher trim levels, with diesel power available if you want to maximize your fuel economy. The E-Class has never been the sportiest car in its segment, but its handling has improved significantly in recent years. Rivals are better in certain respects, but if you're looking for the complete package in a medium-size luxury car, an E-Class will be hard to beat.

User Reviews:

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  Fun, but - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By john A. - October 6 - 10:00 am

  I have enjoyed driving this car except for the electronics. Initially, I couldnt even set my clock. The electronics were changed, but now I get lots of false malfunction indicators. My dealer is terrible so next time my $60,000 goes to BMW or Lexus. For the money, I should have more horse power.

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  E500 Sport " tErrific" - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Philip Biderman - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Turned in my 2001 E320 at lease end and got a new E500 Sport. I am surprised at how improved the new model E is. Of course the car is more powerful with the bigger engine, but it is also more comfortable, handles better, is quieter and looks great. The sound system makes you feel like your at a concert. So far no service required. If I didnt have to deal with Mercedes leasing it would have been a near perfect deal.

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  Best Sedan Ever - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By dantheman2 - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Buy it!! The car is beautiful and handles like a toy. It is very fun to drive.

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  Top of The Line Design/Workmanship - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By 2d Force Recon - September 27 - 5:06 am

  I use midgrade gas and this has served me well. 125K to date and highway mileage 27-30 mpg at 65-71 MPH. Heated steering wheel does not operate at low (40 and below) temp until vehicle warms up. At 6 I drive with seat all the way back and the side cloth is worn from getting in and out of drivers side. Living in PA I have not had a problem with the vehicle being RWD, in ALL KINDS OF SNOW.

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  Fun to drive - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By koolcar - September 26 - 7:29 pm

  I bought 2003 MB E320. Though my car is 7 years old, but it looks like brand new from inside and outside. E320 is very roomy, very reliable, very smooth in driving. My wife and kids love this car. This car is very reliable, fun to drive. I can expect that .5% cars might have issues with electronics etc. This is normal. No car can be 100% perfect.

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  Nothing but a Benz - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By estatic driver - September 24 - 2:00 am

  There is just no end to the enthusiasm I feel when I get behind the wheel of this car. The acceleration you feel when you hit the highway is so responsive its unbelievable.

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  Great Car - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Bobby Boy - September 22 - 10:00 am

  Great car. Solid. AWD is great in heavy rain on the highway.

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  Best Car Ever - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Cindy - September 20 - 4:03 pm

  The best ride ever! I bought this car new and drove it for over 11 years. Well made and very low maintenance and great gas mileage for a V8. Unfortunately, I loaned it to a friend that wrecked it. I miss my wonderful car.

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  new game in town e 320 cdi - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By piojo - September 19 - 10:00 am

  i know this particular model is not in your records yet, but just let everybody know that this is an umbilivable expirience, i purchase a new car every year for the last 15 years, i dont remenber ever been so taken by every aspect of a car , preformance 6.7 zero to 60, handling all you can dish for a 2 ton sedan short of an m5, looks (very personal i know )but i love them, an to crown it i just went round trip from miami to key west on half a tank of diesel ( $ 1.72 a gallon) and 33.2 mpg not on a freeway all for $50,000

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  Not what it used to be, but still good. - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Rahib - September 17 - 10:00 am

  The qauilty of these cars is still great; and you are still getting a great car. Although Mercedes has been on a downward slide as far as quality-- they are still better than 95% of all other cars. BMW continues to narrow the gap when it comes to looks--and will probably close that gap, come the 2004 5-series. I plan on keeping my 2003 E-Class until the 2005 5-series comes out (that way all the first year troubles will be worked out). I would not call Mercedes cheap, or attack them the same way the other reviewer did--however I do undertand where hes coming from. BMW is on the up, while Mercedes is on the down...who would u choose?