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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  BMW BEATER - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By BMW BEATER - February 28 - 10:00 am

  OMG!!! THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE BOMB!

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  Mercedes Benz, a complete waste of money - 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Heidelberg - February 28 - 5:20 am

  First off, I call myself "upgrading" from a 1998 Lexus GS300, but soon found out that I actually "downgraded" myself in this German problem. The air conditioner failed 2 times - one time it failed as soon as I picked the car up from being serviced. The brakes are an ongoing problem - they dont last more than 3 months and the brake dust that accumulates on my wheels (in the course of 1 day after cleaning them) is completely out of control. The fit and finish with the car is horrible: the interior door handle is peeling on both doors, bulbs constantly go out, the dashboard illumination is failing (which means no clock), etc. My advice, get a Lexus - when my lease expires, I certainly will!

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  A Perfect Commuter - 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Tom - February 28 - 12:20 am

  My commute is 60 miles of highway against the traffic flow and I fill this CDI up once every two weeks. My 2001 E320 required refill once per week. Composed and comfortable, the integrated iPod system is a delight. Seat comfort is much improved over older models. No clatter or smoke and plenty of low end torque when you apply the right foot. Most passengers wont know it is a diesel till you tell them.

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  Overall, not too bad - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By MP - February 27 - 4:00 pm

  This was my first Benz when I bought back in 06. It did pretty well for the first year, but then the car started to have numerous problems. The wind sheild wiper stopped working, the CD player broke (and still is broken today), and some various other things seemed to not work the way they should after a while. We ended up spending about $6000 overall in the past 4 years. However, Im not really the kind of person that treats their car like a baby or even owns a garage, I also ignore regular servicing a lot. After we got all this fixed though, the car seemed to really work well and has continued to do so so far. Im not totally sure Id buy another Merc but Id definitely buy another German car

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  E55 Review - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By MP - February 27 - 10:36 am

  One of the most versatile vehicles I have ever owned. One day its a road warrior with incredible performance. The next day its a family vehicle that seats 5 comfortably.

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  Best E-class wagon so far - 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Jim Rooney - February 23 - 8:26 am

  Ive owned Mercedes E-class wagons since my first purchase back in 2000 when a bought an E320 wagon. That car was great, then I purchased a 2004 E320 wagon, better but not excellent, then came my E350 4MATIC. It has so many options to choose from that the tested price went from a 55k MSRP to a 66,000 dollar family mover. It has a much more powerful engine and handles much better too. Also it offers equal amounts of gas mileage although it weighs more and has a more powerful engine. It has 270 hp and is all this 2 ton car needs to reach 60 mph in 7 seconds. Has the same horsepower as my wifes Lexus ES350 yet weighs 550 lbs more and still has the same acceleration times. Very great car!

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  Good value Not Great - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Boston Beau - February 16 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car for the money. I purchased used with 7k miles and have driven for 71,00 miles with minimal repairs. All highway but hard. I push through corners and speed limit and it never lets me down in performance or response. When I need to settle down and act my age it drives like a family sedan.Repairs have been brake pads@30k, rotors@40k and one odd repair at 65k fuel sensor $600.

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  Simply the Best - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Benzo Boy - February 13 - 5:00 pm

  I replaced my 1989 300E (with 220K miles) with this silver beauty. Clasic looks, straighforward interior. Solid, safe, and secure. A blast to drive, and the BOSE stereo is awesome.

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  I fell in love with this coupe. - 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By rocketking - February 9 - 11:39 pm

  The 2012 E350 is everything a Mercedes coupe should be and what youd expect it to be. It strikes the perfect balance of sporty agility without compromising luxury or ride ability. Its nimble, without being stiff. The exterior is aggressive and sporty, but once you add the AMG appearance package, it becomes just breath-taking for those that are enthusiasts of the 2 door genre. The engine is completely new from 2011 and pumps out 302 hp, while at the same time also IMPROVING its fuel efficiency. Technologically speaking, the E350 has everything one could want. Make no mistake, you are fully aware the entire time that you are driving a Mercedes... and youll be very thankful that you are.

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  My 5th Mercedes, still good, not best. - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Steve H. - February 8 - 6:00 am

  I have owned 3 E class. this is really a fine vehicle. quality definitely less than a German car used to be. 1 sensor after another need to be replaced. Ride quality still better than average wagon. 4matic works great in snow. Steering wheel feels the best in all cars I had owned (more than 40). Dealership service is very good, free pick up and delivery to my house. Of course, invoices is nothing under $1000. Re-sell value is BAD. I paid $30K 3 years ago, now worth $12-13K only. HVAC is far worse than Japanese cars. Even my "S" class AC still not good as my 1991 Lexus. Well, still receive a lot of complements in parking lot.