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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  7-speed transmission problems - 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Keith K. - January 29 - 6:20 am

  Ive owned 6 MBs in the last 28 years, theyve all been reliable cars. Last year, I purchased a CPO 2006 E350 with 37,000 mi and an extended warranty. Thank God I purchased the warranty! Within six months a major oil leak had to be repaired on the engine and an interior trim piece on the center console pealed off; not so bad. Two days ago, I was driving and the transmission bumped hard down shifting from 2nd to 1st gear. When I drove off, it would not shift out of 1st gear. Had it towed to my dealer. They called today and said there was dark foreign fluid in the transmission fluid, that an interior part had failed and the transmission would need to be rebuilt or replaced. Not amused!

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  one year into owning...never again - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By damnnn - January 27 - 3:11 pm

  Bought mine with miliage 90k, car was 7 years old. I enjoyed it for a few months, and then prolems started to appear. First, transmission started to give me headache, and a month later it completely broke, next: radiator, pheumatic pump, sensors. all together about 6,000 in repairs...a little costly for one year into ownership... Although beautfull and fun to drive but (only in a straight, about 150). At the conclusion, my lesson learned, for germans "only lease"!!!!

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  my 1997 300 series mercedes benz sedan - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By frasier - January 27 - 10:00 am

  great power, very reliable, only 3 oil changes in 5 years, paint job superb,seats very comfortable with electric controls

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  My Baby - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Lincoln Walther - January 27 - 3:16 am

  Why buy a E320 when you can get a E320 CDI! Amazing torque (no hesistancy), smooth ride, great handling, huge trunk, and unbelieveable fuel mileage (not to mention diesel is cheaper). On the road I get around 36.5 miles per gallon, thats driving 70 mph. The only way I will get rid of this car is when Mercedes produces a CDI wagon.

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  My Final Benz! - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By ed cooper - January 24 - 7:33 pm

  I have had 61 new cars in my life, and 8 M-Bs before this. Clearly, this is the worst car ever owned and the worst Benz! When it wasnt in the shop or on the back of a truck headed to the shop -- which happened every 2 months or less -- it was excellent. The dealer tried to help, but he couldnt make a silk purse out of this sows ear. Hopefully I can dump it before a potential buyer finds that it is a Consumer Reports "used car to avoid!" M-B has produced a real disaster, and was totally unwilling to even discuss assisting me with my problems beyond the now expired warranty. Maybe its time to return to Japanese quality -- quality cars which have never let me down/left me stranded.

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  Best Car on the Road - 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Matthew - January 23 - 4:06 pm

  Hands down the best Ive driven. Classic car with high tech engineering.

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  Looks Can Be Decieving - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By taha1 - January 22 - 3:31 am

  As someone from newer generations, this car isnt exactly what anyone would call "cool" or even "pretty" for that matter. It deserves a kind of special look to see its beauty. Its obviously devoted to luxury; the seemless steering, the leather interior, the silenced exhaust. However, put your foot down and it gives off a different nature. This is the type of car that you could take to a high class party and then if you wanted to get down and dirty, itd be ready for it with no regrets. Ive never been so astonished with a v6 designed in the 90s than I am with this car. Its even faster than some American V8s. The car now has 202k miles and besides some minor electricals. Its great.

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  You Wont Believe This - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By ex-E500 Owner - January 22 - 2:00 am

  I got my E500 in October 2003. It was a beautiful and incredibly fast sedan. By February 2004 it would spend a month at the dealer with a bum transmission and audio system. My dealer was terrific and allowed me to trade the car for another E500. The first one I ordered came in with a bad ignition system. Then, finally, Mercedes swapped cars and another car was ordered. This one came in with a bad brake system. By now I had it with no confidence in the E class. Any chance of a refund was between me and M-B. So, with no desire to be David vs. Goliath, I accepted the car after it was repaired and then the next day drove it to my Jaguar dealer for an S- Type.

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  superb quality - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By gyndoc - January 22 - 2:00 am

  Very solid car. The seats are in my experience some of the most comfortable out there. The build quality is first rate (as it should be). Finally, Mercedes reputation for safety and durabilty sold us on this car for our family.

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  Great Car - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Jay Kay Bay - January 17 - 10:00 am

  Fantastic car, if only i could afford it.