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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz W214 1X7A1841. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Body styles
Amg E43 4matic 4dr Sedan, Amg E63 S 4 Matic 4dr Wagon, Amg E63 S 4dr Sedan, E300 4matic 4dr Sedan
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 22 city / 30 hwy
Length
193.7–196.9 in
Curb weight
3,891–4,669 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 41 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 194 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,145 lb (Amg E43 4matic 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 8% worse than the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2018

  • Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
  • Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 E-Class →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Amg E43 4matic 4dr Sedan193.7 in72.8 in57.1 in115.7 in63 / 63.8 in4,145 lb54/46
Amg E63 S 4 Matic 4dr Wagon196.9 in72.8 in58.3 in115.7 in63 / 63.4 in4,669 lb54/46
Amg E63 S 4dr Sedan193.7 in72.8 in57.1 in115.7 in63 / 63.8 in4,524 lb54/46
E300 4matic 4dr Sedan193.7 in72.8 in57.9 in115.7 in63 / 63.8 in3,891 lb54/46
E400 4matic 4dr Sedan193.7 in72.8 in57.9 in115.7 in63 / 63.8 in4,012 lb54/46
E400 4matic 4dr Wagon194.1 in72.8 in58.3 in115.7 in63 / 63.4 in4,266 lb54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
E3002.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25-8%$3,300351
E300 4matic2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24-12%$3,400366
E400 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23-15%$3,550396
E400 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 22-7%$3,750397
E400 4matic Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 22-7%$3,750394
E400 Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 22-7%$3,750399
E400 4matic Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22-7%$3,750404
AMG E43 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21-23%$3,900416
E400 4matic (station wagon)3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21-11%$3,900417
AMG E63 S 4matic4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18-34%$4,550497
AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon)4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-24%$4,550496
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.2 MPG2018 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD
Frontal crash test — 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD
Side crash test — 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2018 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (this car)25 MPG★★★★★0
2018 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2018 Lexus IS26 MPGNot rated1
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPGNot rated0
2018 Tesla Model 3310 mi★★★★★19
2018 Audi A628 MPG★★★★★2
2018 Lincoln Continental21 MPG★★★★★2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other E-Class years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 E-Class28–Not rated00
2026 E-Class28195.3 inNot rated00
2025 E-Class28195.3 inNot rated00
2024 E-Class27190.2 inNot rated00
2023 E-Class26190.2 in★★★★★00
2022 E-Class26190.2 in★★★★★00
2021 E-Class26190.2 in★★★★★00
2020 E-Class26190.2 in★★★★★00
2019 E-Class25190.2 in★★★★★00
2017 E-Class25193.7 in★★★★★00
2016 E-Class23191.7 in★★★★★00
2015 E-Class25191.7 in★★★★★00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →