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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  Love this car. - 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By BrentStanfield - November 12 - 10:00 am

  Comfort is top notch. I took mine in for the 105000-mile service and the dealership loaned me a 2002 C-class . My 95 E rides much more smoothly that the new C. Transmission could be better. I sometimes leave the transmission in 2nd in heavy traffic. If I stop and it shifts back to 1st, it will not shift again until I move the selector to 3rd. Then I must shift back to 2nd. 1st gear is otherwise unpredictable. 1st is used when I dont need it and is never available when I need to take off. Braking is excellent wet or dry. Easy steering with normal body roll. Interior is quite and very comfortable. I will be happy with this care for years to come.

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  good job - 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By wlmparry - November 12 - 10:00 am

  great car, fun to drive. i should have it before now. many thanks to edmunds.com for the reseach information that laid me to buy this car..... wlmparry

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  Ride is great. Reliability is horrid. - 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By sj wooten - November 8 - 12:23 am

  Its in the shop as we speak. $650 sparkplug wire. If its electrical it is broken or has been repaired in the past. Lighted interior mirrors are $300. Over a $1,000 quoted to fix exterior temp reading LCD. I am 51 years old and owned many cars in my life, but this one has been towed and in for repair more than all the others combined. My other 3 vehicles are Toyota products. I will be buying another one soon and fortunately will shed my Benz before I am handed a $4,000 bill for something unexpected. Just incredible. Benz-Chrysler wont last long producing such a low reliability auto. Fool me once shame on you...but you wont fool me twice.

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  Luv the car - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By t3 - November 7 - 10:00 am

  The car aestetics are excellent. The engine is powerful and seems like itll run forever. At 80 mph, the rpms are close to 2.

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  the best damn Mercedes ever - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By thebigguy - November 5 - 2:00 am

  Best damn Mercedes-Benz ever. Have owned five MBs...this one..positively the best in series. Handling: superb, moving to a five link rear suspension. Comfort: not as nice as the Nappa Leather in the S class, but very supple. Sytle: exotic...how the lines overshadow the headlamps...sinuously gliding up the hood..simply amazing

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  Fun to Drive - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Dave - November 3 - 5:23 pm

  This has been an absolutely fun car to drive. It has an incredible amount of power and quickness. I smile everytime I step on the gas. Very smooth and stylish. I own several Mercedes and this is certainly the most fun to drive so far. I also live in a northern climate and when it snows the 4matic is excellent, it will motor right through the snow.

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  Love this car! - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Judy Spooner - November 3 - 10:00 am

  We picked up our car in Germany and had a ball driving it on the autobaun. We did the Mercedes-Benz Black Forest trip which was excellent! Ride is great, trunk space is spacious, everyone loves the interior halo lights. Minor complaint is the light interior, that was the only choice at the time. All in all we get a lot of compliments on this car. Our previous car was a Jaguar XJ8 and it received a lot of compliments on looks, but this car gets a broader scope of compliments!

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  a geat car - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Victor G Zilinskas - November 3 - 10:00 am

  I have owned, in the past, BMW M3 and 540i, MB S500, etc. By far, this is my favorite car. Great balance of performance, luxury, size, and it is beautiful. I believe that the time of 5.8 seconds of 0-60 is accurate. The cornering ability, with maximum stiffness of suspension, rivals the BMWs. The fun factor is the tops. All in all, my favorite car of all times.

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  Superb Automobile - 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Weldone99 - October 23 - 10:03 am

  Wonderful automobile, confortable,stylish and economical on gas.

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  Great Car - 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Bruce - October 19 - 11:43 pm

  Love this car. Great comfort and drive ability. Quiet and relaxing.