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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  Mercedes diesel - 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By finn caspersen - November 23 - 8:53 pm

  The 320 diesel provides everything one could want except some of the high end options. Performance and reliability are great.

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  An excellent car! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Susannah - November 23 - 4:33 am

  Wow! Where do I begin? This car is one of the best, if not the best car around. It has everything. Its a lot of fun, incredibly safe, and virtually maintenance free. It also has very good gas mileage-around 30 mpg, not bad for a 6 cylinder, large size sedan. I highly recomment this car!

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  Best Vehicle Around - 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By benz99 - November 21 - 7:19 am

  Purchased this car at 92,000KM from a Doctor who bought the car brand new in November 1998 for $79,000(All options included). This car now has 176,000KM and outputs performance like no other vehicle could. I have looked at purchasing a brand new Mercedes in the past, and I must say that the current generation E Class is built more like the 1996-2002 E Class. Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a 2003-2009 E Class, they are an overall poor vehicle. If you want a luxury sedan that is built like a tank and is capable of going really fast, THIS IS YOUR CAR. When I purchase my 2012 E350, I will NOT be getting rid of my 1999 E320, its just that great.

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  First Diesel - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By bart47 - November 19 - 10:00 am

  What a great car! My second used Mercedes, first diesel. Amazed the first time I drove it by the pickup and smoothness of the engine. The torque is so much better than gas engines. This is evident by the ability of the car to maintain cruise speed on the steepest hill without downshifting. My wife was skeptical about buying a used car with 101,000 miles, but now she loves it.

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  Dissapointed - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Hate it - November 19 - 10:00 am

  I had the car since 6/2000. I had the brakes changed twice (every 10000 miles) and had electronis problem. Overall it was a dissapointment and my experience with the dealership was more dissapointing. I will never own or think of owning another MB again. My HYUNDAI and Hummer are kept in the garage. I love the Hyundai and the people at the dealership (I had it for three years and I love it, I dont care what people say its already paid off and it paid for itself 120,000 miles and still going strong)

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  2000 E320 SW - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By pianoman - November 18 - 10:33 pm

  I just love this car, had few problems some even very expensive- air condtion went down 1100$!, window regulators broke 2 times 300$ each, engine mounts 600$ but I do not see a problem in it, I bought it used and expected things to go bad at some point. It is like a beautiful women expensive to maintain but fun to ride ;). I feel sick when my wife makes me drive her Volvo s70. Ten volvos s70 are not worth one used out tire of my E320 Mercedes. My next car ?!? - MERCEDES!!!!!!!

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  My Batmobile - 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Bummer - November 16 - 10:50 am

  It is a well engineered vehicle. The 2002 E320 has all of the improvements since 1996 without the glitches from 2003 and newer models. The brakes and throttle are soft and the suspension are made for a comfort ride. The body frame is solid and has no significant vibration until 100 mph. No major problems with my E320 so far. Unless you consider adding windshield fluid is a major problem.

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  Electrical Nightmare - 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Mary - November 15 - 9:46 pm

  The car has been fine except for the electrical system, which has had problems off and on for my entire ownership of it. The latest issue is the electrical failing after a car wash (no lights, turn indicator, etc.). Scary. And the dealership can never figure out what is wrong. (Also the navigation system is quite poor and antiquated.) I would honestly never ever buy another Mercedes Benz.

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  Not All That and a Bag of Chips - 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Car Nutz - November 15 - 5:33 am

  Ive had this vehicle since April, 2006. The radio light went out and the seat memory and motors malfunctioned. I had the extended warranty but the dealer still charged me to fix the seat memory module. Dealer stated that the module did not need replacement and therefore was not covered. Irritating. The transmission is strange. Often times, in low gear, the transmission shifts abruptly as if the car was rear ended or bucks like a bronco. Also, the speed sensing radio is not at all accurate. On the positive side, the car is solid and vault-like. I feel safe in this car even though it is not as agile as my BMW. Torque is plentiful and gas mileage is admirable for a luxury car.

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  E500 Sport - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By vbryant - November 14 - 10:00 am

  Outstanding vehicle. The car is much better than the reviews suggest. If there were bugs early in the model year, M-B has fixed them all.