Mercedes-Benz E-Class
23 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2023)
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 28,957 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 E-Class in brief
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb (Amg 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway), 10% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 28 MPG.
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2005 E-Class compares
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car offered with 4 engines (3.2L 6-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway), 31% better than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-Benz E-Class", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 E-Class pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 E-Class
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 10 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
E-Class changes by model year
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 5.1 in longer, wheelbase +3.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- 2024
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Lightest version 152 lb lighter
- 2023
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2020
- Lightest version 450 lb heavier
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 3.5 in shorter, wheelbase −2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- 2018
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 2.0 in longer, wheelbase +2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25
- NHTSA overall rating up from 4 to 5 stars
- 2016
- No hybrid version any more
- Best combined MPG down from 25 to 23
- Lightest version 240 lb heavier
- 2015
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2014
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2013
- New body dimensions: 6.7 in longer, wheelbase +4.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 26
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 23 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 195.3 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 195.3 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,429 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,566 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,566 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,566 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,566 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,566 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 193.7 in | 4,145 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 193.7 in | 4,145 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,068 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,068 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,068 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,023 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 185 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 185 in | 3,737 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 185 in | 3,759 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 26 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 26 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 26 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3.2L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl turbo, 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 E-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →





