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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  Joes review - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Joe Pearson - December 14 - 2:00 am

  Reliable, fun to drive car with plenty of style and sex appeal.

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  The Best Station Wagon in the Market!!! - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By YV - December 14 - 2:00 am

  No doubt Daimler Benz has come up with the best Station Wagon in the market this year as they have done in the past few years with similar models. Only the outside rear view mirror needs some enlargement and the drawer under the two front seats need to be repositioned in order not to become bothersome to the drivers and passengers legs. This compartment is TOO BULKY. These are the only observations. But even with them its a pleasure to drive this vehicle. Anywhere.

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  Half & Half - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By GC - December 12 - 10:00 am

  I always wanted an E320 4-Matic - Bought it as a leftover and was satisfied with the price. 6 months after the purchase is when it started to cause headache after headache. Heated seat stopped working, radio stopped working and had to be replaced, passenger window goes down by itself and the transfer cas had to be repalced because of knocking noise and leaking oil on my garage floor. Have had it back 8 times to the dealer since purchased, what a hassle. For the price you pay for a Mercedes you should get a quality piece of machinery.

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  Cat Food Cans - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By flyspech - December 6 - 9:49 pm

  Its May 2011 and my 01 E320 has just 36k orig mi. on it; looks new inside and out. I anticipated owning this car until I couldnt buy tires to fit it. In May of 06, its 5th bday (the warrantee now as good as the paper it was printed on), we lost the right catalytic converter, in 6/08 the air conditioning just stopped, 4/09 the left side cat rattled us back to the shop, but today is special; today starts a week long diagnostic attempting to discover why neither infrared key will operate the ignition. Our 01 E320 is a great car to wash and keep in the garage. It especially looks good in the driveway. If my wife felt the same as me; itd be pressed into lots of cat food cans.

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  Exetremely Disappointing - 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By allysonp1 - December 5 - 3:51 pm

  The front brakes had to be replaced at 24K miles. At 40K miles the back brakes had to be replaced. Prior to this, I drove a Lexus for 60K miles before the brakes needed to be replaced. We will be going back to Lexus and I hope I never live long enough that I am forced to purchase another Mercedes-Benz. Dealers have only been marginally helpful and say this is reasonable wear - might be but isnt for a Lexus.

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  One of the BEST - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Chris H - December 3 - 10:00 am

  This car gets 37 mpg on the highway and 27 in town - better than most light weight hybrids. It drives better than the gas 320. Excellent car!

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  2013 E550 - Best car I have ever owned - 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Scott Kolb - November 30 - 8:04 am

  Buying a used Mercedes E-class is likely the most intelligent decision auto buyers can make. Its the most reliable of the Mercedes, and it depreciates VERY fast, so you get a LOT of car for the money. I bought a used 2013 E550 with 48k miles on it. Sticker of almost $77,000 got it for $31,600. P1 and P2 packages, and the V-8 engine. My lord....wonderfully comfortable, incredibly fast. OK, the BMW has tighter steering, but you get less car for more money, particularly if you get the V-8 BMW. Love the auto high beams; they adjust between hi and lo beams per oncoming traffic automatically. Dash is so.....German. Perfectly organized, easy to use instruments. They even have an Off button....so you know how to turn everything off and dont have to hold down a fan button or hit it a million times. Ok, so whats bad? Nav is pretty lame; voice control is pretty lame, and back-up camera is a little disappointing for this level of car....no markings, just a straight back-up camera. Repair costs are HIGH...... BUT, I use my phone for navigation anyway, and voice control is of little importance to me. The camera still serves its purpose. Since its reliable, the repair costs arent THAT bad, just take it to a reliable mechanic that wont rob you like Mercedes dealers do. Update: One year in, nothing has changed. This car is awesome. I now have 70k miles on it, but you would never know, runs like new. The V-8 grumbles a little, but it is so worth it. Blew away both Lexus and Infiniti when forced to due to aggressive driving tactics by them.

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  Shes All That - 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Gretchen Ariz - November 30 - 2:00 am

  There are only three words to describe this car "Shes all that." This is the ultimate all-season cruising sedan. Fabulous for road trips, ski trips, or the everyday commute. The 210 body style has a destined-to-be-a-classic design, perhaps the last for Mercedes since they have gone to a more homogenous theme with all their new model designs of late. The mono-wiper, VDO instrumentation, and traditional console are nuances that also make this model a keeper. (No Chrysler influence here!) If this is the only car I have all my life, Ill be happy. It is a marvelous combination of exterior/interior design, luxury, safety and performance.

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  Oil pump problems - 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Hans - November 27 - 3:13 pm

  Listen in the morning at start up for a whining noise. it is the oil Pump because very few mechanics change the front of the trans oil, there are two oil plug for the transmission. Mercedes will replace the oil pump even the vehicle is out of warranty because they know there is a problem . 06 and 07 E350 .

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  Either Ive had a "lemon" or people close eyes on MB problems - 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By nyfo - November 27 - 1:42 am

  Purchased it pre-owned from a dealership under factory warranty with 39k miles on. Sold me on practicality of a sedan with a FAST ride possibility. Next day at 6 AM I was awakened by the fire crew banging at my door. My neighbors called them because of a large gas spill underneath my car. Got it towed, fixed, in a week - the same story. Fixed, then the check engine light went on. Upgraded software - tranny started "jump" shifting from the second gear to the first. Long story short, out of 6 months 3k mi of ownership I spent 8 weeks driving Hyundai offered by local MB dealership. Glad it was under warranty: I asked to see the repair bills and they summed in over 10K paid by MB over 6 months.