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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  HIgh Mileage Review - Buyer Beware - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Paul L. - January 3 - 11:00 pm

  Im starting the seventh year of ownership of my E-class. So far Ive replaced: Front passenger seat belt buckle Both catalytic converters Front wheel bushings Instrument panel Rear Shocks Steering wheel switches Three audio speakers Both sun visors Car has 210K miles, I feel too much has gone wrong with the car for it being a MB. I also have an undiagnosed mystery noise in the back seat. Front end vibrates at high speed.

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  Lemon 2000 E430 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By dataminer - December 7 - 2:00 am

  This has been the worst vehicle for warranty repairs. I have had both outside mirrors replaced, one for a crack that appeared during the first Wisconsin winter and the second for a bad motor. I have had a water pump, a mass air flow sensor, an oxygen sensor, a fuel tank sensor, a window motor, a radiator bracket, both front end tie rods, the drivers seat leather cover replaced, and finally the passenger side visor (the automatic vanity mirror switch failed) replaced.

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  Superb Style-Some bugs to work out - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By PlanoCouple - December 2 - 10:00 am

  We purchased the 2004 E320 and have been driving it for 6 months now. Our Car is very stylish and fun to drive. It has fairly responsive performance, a very smooth ride and is very comfortable. Our car feels very safe and secure while maintaining a feel of agility on the road. One problem that it has been in the shop for, (4 times) is the auto exit feature. (Steering wheel and seat move back when you turn the car off) This glitch was very puzzling to the dealership. Luckily the service from our dealership with a loaner car etc, made this experience somewhat less irritating.

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  Not What It Once Was - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Lew Strand - December 2 - 3:10 am

  Ive owned several Mercedes Benz in the past, and I always loved the E Class. I really like the lines on the new E so I traded my 97 E 320 for this one. Its been in the shop far too many times, and I rarely drive it anymore. Ive replaced speakers, shocks, rear window, and have had several electrical issues. I traded my wifes ML430 for a BMW 5 Series, and I can tell you first hand, its a much better product. We liked the 5 Series so much, I bought a Z4 the next month. My lease is up in 11 months, and its by by Mercedes and welcome to another BMW. I hope Mercedes gets its act together; they have such beautiful cars.

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  Never again with RBM of Atlanta - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Atlanta E320 - December 1 - 2:00 am

  Way too many electrical problems and repeat visits to the selling dealership to continually repeat repairs and fix new problems arising from related repairs.

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  I Expected More From Benz - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Don O. - November 20 - 2:00 am

  Bought this 97 E320 used in early 2002. I now have 180,000 miles on it. Engine remains reliable, but thats about it. My entire instrument panel is not functioning (dealer replaced ignition switch, which did nothing!!). AC died 2 years ago (dealer replaced dash heating unit, which did nothing!!) Car is rusting badly.

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  Hot Car - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Rick_MB - October 23 - 1:00 pm

  Excellent handling and stability with an almost surgical attachment to the road when cornering a little too fast for those hairpin turns. Pickup very good although I debated between the 320 and the 500 won out, I almost wish I went for the E55 AMG which would have taken my horses from 302 to 467. Reliability as compared to my 2002 ML is far in away better although Ive got under 10k miles and have yet to see the yellow ! go on for any AWD action. Contour seats seem to breathe around you and those bladders fill and empty whenever you take a curve at high speed and it senses the g forces to hold you firmly in place. And the girls seem to like it also.

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  2013 E350 Harman Kardon weak bass - 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By jls10 - September 27 - 6:02 am

  This 2013 is my fifth E class. I also have owned S class, CLK, C class, SLK. I traded a 2013 Equss with 10k miles for this new 2013 E because I missed the feeling of being connected to the road. . I have 6k miles on the E car. My big disappointment in the new E with Harman Kardon Pro Logic 7 is the radio. There is not enough low end.. bass. I noticed others complaining about lack of bass in E cars. This 2013 is my fifth E class. I also have owned S class, CLK, C class, SLK. I traded a 2013 Equss with 10k miles for this new 2013 E because I missed the feeling of being connected to the road. . I have 6k miles on the E car. My big disappointment in the new E with Harman Kardon

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  Good Car, But... - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By john kolb - September 24 - 10:36 am

  The AM radio has never worked well. I replaced the CD changer in the trunk after three years and limited use! Interior vanity failed third year. Variuous other little problems that required trips to the dealer like lights, air conditioning and power steering. Thank God for the extended warranty ,but this excluded radio, vanity light, and CD player. My wife loves the ride, I expected a lot more for the money. Im disappointed.

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  My first Diesel - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Mike S - September 22 - 5:36 pm

  This car has so many things going for it. The diesel engine so far has been amazing. I averaged 37.5 MPG on a recent trip to Florida. I drove 722 miles on one tank. I like that! That and 0-60 in 6.6 sec. in amazing to me. The car is beautiful in every way. It has a great ride. Recently I have been hearing a whistle in the vent fan. Not sure what that is. It sounds a little more noisy than when I purchased it 4 months ago. I would buy this car again. The only complaint is that Mercedes thinks they know better than we do and automatically turn the recirculate button off when it thinks it should. I press that button a hundred times a day. Its my car, let me decide!