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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  Chrysler must have done the Quality Cont - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By jchrism - August 17 - 10:00 am

  Since Dec 2002, Ive had 5 visits to Mercedes service. Once for the B service, others for a noisy break pedal, After the B service, I took it back for a dead audio system, and two days after a Flash update, I took it in for an error in the audio system, and defective SOS system. This is my 3rd Mercedes since 1999 and if things dont improve, it will be my last.

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  Helpful info if you buy E500 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By BobF - August 11 - 2:00 am

  I read Edmunds reviews before buying 03-E500 Sport Pkg. I have 825 miles on car & like many others right out of the box it pulled to the right.If u buy tell dealer to put eccentric bolt kit in ASAP. Car washes- sharks fin antenna WILL CATCH - $300 to rewire. The electric brake pedal seems over stated,really no big deal.OEM pads black dust bad. Forget the COMMAND & NAV systems. Side view mirrows mount location seems odd to see correctly. Need to cover door sills & install dead pedal. Cup holders are dumb. I waited for late production car to fore go the early electronic bugs.Cant tune radio pre- sets from steering wheel.Buying, go w/ E500 over 320.

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  1 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Mercedes Fan SA - August 4 - 2:00 am

  Excellent vehicle love it. Mercedes fan forever

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  Rebuilt engin at 10,000 miles - 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By bdiv - July 27 - 12:06 am

  Until April of 2013, I thought this was one of the best MB models I have ever owned. That was until the dealer informed me about a new service bulletin when I brought the car in for the 10,000 mile service. Short story is that a bad lot of wrist pins installed in the engine will need replacement. So, three weeks later I had the car back with a rebuilt engine! They replaced the pistons, connecting rods and wrist pins along with every other engine gasket, seal and screw!

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  Only a little nervous - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By David - July 21 - 5:23 am

  I rode in someone elses E500, and liked it, not thinking I could afford one. I found a used on by accident, and, after driving about four used ones, found one I liked. Got a good deal, and a good deal on my trade-in. So far, the only problems Ive had have been two low-beams headlights going out, and not being able to replace them myself. The oil level tester told me it had excess oil in it recently, so I scheduled it for service 1,400 miles early, but Id rather not take any chances, and theyll replace the headlights for me. Seems like it only requires maintenance once a year, and alternating years are major, and minor services, so, not too bad. Car feels very solid. I like it.

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  Comfortable ride - 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Charles Davis - July 4 - 3:00 pm

  A pleasure to drive. The ride is smooth and soft. Engine is smooth and strong

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  Electrical Nightmare - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Petersons - July 2 - 2:43 pm

  We bought this certified pre-owned E500 2 months ago, and it has been in the shop 4 times for electrical error messages (SRS and SOS Disabled, electrical consumers switched off message, and more). Today my car caught on fire with me and my 2 children buckled in carseats in the backseat. The entire inside of the car filled with thick white smoke and smelled of burning. The electrical system fried, caught fire,and didnt allow me to open any doors to get my kids out. I ripped them out of their seats, fire trucks put out the fire, we are safe, but a total loss. After the key was taken out the clock and speedometer were spinning, radio blaring, windshield wipers squirting, everything...scary!!

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  Love that car - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By irab - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Much better ride comfort than E2002 320 . Much more civilized than 2002 E320: "constant" setting for exterior lights lets you set it and forget it, including DRLs; lets you know CRUISE control is on and what setting; CD changer in dash rather than in trunk with single CD option. However complexity of function may lead to false indicators of malfunctions.

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  Great Drive - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By E320Lanka - June 16 - 5:00 pm

  Having used the E240, which had an acceleration delay, I decided to get myself an E320. The performance of this car is astonishing. Cornering is a dream at speeds over 100Kph. Fuel economy is not the best although I can’t complain for 3.2L Engine. Stability at high speeds is great supported with a well engineered breaking system. The Bi-Xenon lamps light up the neighborhood which makes night driving extremely comfortable and safe. I highly recommend this extremely reliable and comfortable car

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  Gregs Opinion - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Greg Rutman - June 9 - 2:00 am

  A fun car to drive. Good snob appeal. Creature comforts lacking in following areas: No automatic lights on at night. No one touch seat adjustment. Must hold button to get it to adjust. No compass for direction. Trunk does not go up all the way upon release....usually hit head. Only one cup usuable cup holder.....