The powerful, smooth, and efficient E450 is a relatively modest hike over the E350 once you factor in all-wheel drive.
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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible
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Few, if any, new car lineups check as many performance, styling, luxury, and tech boxes as the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? What does it compare to?
Offered in sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible forms, the E-Class lineup of mid-size luxury cars compares well with the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
These are phenomenal cars with terrific engines, balanced handling, sublime ride quality, and largely approachable tech. We rate the range at 7.5 out of 10, but AMG versions might score even higher.(Read more about how we rate cars.)
What's new for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The E-Class lineup sees no major tweaks this year, though E63 models with their 603-hp twin-turbo V-8 return after a brief hiatus.
Mercedes slaps E badges on a wide range of models, including sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons that either sit up high or hunker down low. All wear the brand’s signature curvy lines, but the numbers on back—and what’s underhood, of course—define details. Look for bigger wheels and unique grille treatments with vertical lines on AMG models.
The E450 All Terrain is the odd car out with its Subaru Outback-inspired high-riding stance, while the E63 wagon is an easy favorite for enthusiasts.
Inside, twin 12.3-inch touchscreens tucked behind a glass panel work best with voice commands, though the fiddly steering wheel-mounted controls can be effective with practice. The basic look inside is elegant and modern with wood trim, and downright sporty with optional carbon fiber.
E350 models make use of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at a decent 255 hp. More power awaits in E450s and AMG E53s with their lovely 3.0-liter turbo inline-6 fitted with a mild-hybrid system that bumps up power with little fuel economy downside. Look for ratings as high as 25 mpg, though Benz doesn’t currently offer our market a plug-in hybrid E-Class.
Strong crash-test ratings are augmented by decent standard crash-avoidance tech and a huge range of options that allow for limited stints of hands-off driving.
How much does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost?
E350 sedans start at about $58,000, which buys 18-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, and heated front seats. Figure the better part of $3,000 for all-wheel drive, or a well-spent $6,000 for the E450.
The E450 All Terrain runs about $72,000, but as with all E-Class models, you’ll want to budget at least a few grand for optional features.
Where is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class made?
In Germany.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range wears timeless lines.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good-looking car?
These are handsome cars in any form, and they can be downright seductive as coupes and convertibles. We grant them a point above average outside and two for even more appealing cabins.
The E-Class sedans and wagons are fairly conservative, even dressed up with optional AMG packages or in E53 and E63 forms. Big headlights surround a broad, low grille. Up top, the hood has a pair of humps that tie in to Mercedes’ motorsports heritage. E450 All Terrain wagons go for the full Subaru look with their unpainted fender flares and slightly higher ride height; the look kind of works.
Inside, a pair of 12.3-inch screens rest under a continuous glass panel, which blends well with big slabs of wood trim. Mercedes offers a host of interior hues, too, so don’t settle for boring black or beige unless that’s your thing.
With 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup can delight or downright dazzle.
Slick engines, otherworldly ride isolation, and great handling conspire to help the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range score an 8 on the TCC scale. The E53 and E63 would net another point, too.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4WD?
Base sedans (and E450 coupes and convertibles) come with rear-wheel drive but offer all-wheel drive as an option. Other models send power to all four corners. On all, a 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters delivers power.
How fast is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
That depends on what’s underhood, but the 255-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 in the E350 is no weakling. It zips to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.
Better yet—and not all that much more money, considering that none of these cars is cheap—is the E450’s 3.0-liter inline turbo-6, which harnesses a mild-hybrid system to provide power off the line and to reduce fuel consumption. With 362 hp and 369 lb-ft, these cars run to 60 mph in about 5.0 seconds.
AMG E53s take that same engine and amp it up to 429 hp and 384 lb-ft, which makes them only a little quicker to 60 mph but much more rapid when it comes to highway passing. The big E63 models swap in a hand-assembled 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 rated at a hefty 603 hp, which means a 0-60 mph run takes just about three seconds. They’re deservedly legendary.
Base E350 sedans come with simple coil springs and shocks, while other models swap in adaptive dampers to help counteract shorter tire sidewalls. AMG versions are stiff but not too punishing, so long as you stay away from the biggest wheel options. Some models can be had with a worthwhile air suspension, too, which smothers big bumps with aplomb.
All E-Class cars have direct, precise, and nearly feel-free steering, and they boast strong brakes well matched to underhood power.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with a plush, spacious cabin.
These big cars offer great space in most versions. With comfy front seats, plenty of second-row room in sedans and wagons, and a luxurious feel, they earn a baseline of 8 out of 10. Wagons would net another point for utility, while coupes and convertibles might lose one for small trunks.
The front seats have good power adjustment and standard heating, though cooling, massage, and real leather are all optional. Rear-seat riders have 36-plus inches of legroom in sedans and wagons, but a bit less in coupes and convertibles. The E450 wagon comes with a rear-facing third-row seat that’s more a novelty than a practicality, though preteens will have the best view in the house for holiday lights.
Sedans have just 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space (coupes and convertibles have around 10 cubes), but wagons balloon to a hefty 35.0 cubic feet.
All E-Class cars have nice finishes inside, but real leather and matte wood trim can really dress things up.
The E-Class lineup is at the head of its class when it comes to safety.
How safe is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
A five-star rating from the NHTSA, a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS, standard automatic emergency braking, optional hands-off tech, and impressive outward vision in sedans and wagons help the E-Class earn our highest score for safety.
Extensive options include a driver-assistance system for stop-and-go traffic that allows for hands-free driving for up to a minute. It’s no Super Cruise, but the system works quite well. A surround-view camera system is also available.
One caveat: crash-test ratings apply to sedans and wagons, not coupes or convertibles. We’re sure they’re safe choices, too.
Open your checkbook and get ready. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is well-equipped, if hardly inexpensive.
Mercedes-Benz builds a ton of tech into every version of its E-Class, and it temps with upscale options. Add in a big infotainment system and we rate the 2023 E-Class at 8 out of 10 for features.
Base E350 sedans come with synthetic leather seats, dual 12.3-inch touchscreens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, keyless start and entry, and 18-inch alloy wheels for about $58,000. All-wheel drive costs $2,500 more.
All E-Class models are backed by a luxury segment-typical 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class should I buy?
That probably depends on how many doors you want, but we like the E450’s engine no matter the body. The E450 sedan runs $67,000, which only puts it around $6,000 more than an E350. To that, we’d spend up for active safety tech, leather seats with massaging, and pretty wood trim inside. Or we might splurge on an E450 All Terrain, which may very well be the best all-round vehicle on the market today.
How much is a fully loaded Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
At about $123,000, the E63 wagon is as pricey as a small house in Topeka. But it’s faster, better-equipped, and potentially even bigger inside.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup offers low-guilt motoring.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class good on gas?
It’s not bad when you consider how much power is underhood. We rate the lineup at 3 out of 10, though AMG versions are a little less thrifty.
The E350 and E450 both are estimated at 23 mpg city, 31 highway, 26 combined, according to the EPA. Coupes, convertibles, and the All Terrain wagon nudge closer to 24 or 25 mpg combined with the E450 powertrain. E350 sedans with all-wheel drive rate a surprisingly low 21/30/24 mpg, too.
For all their power, the E53 AMG models impress at 21/29/24 mpg in sedan form (and 23 mpg combined as coupes or convertibles).
The 2023 E63 models have yet to be rated by the EPA, but they checked in at just 18 mpg back in 2021.
Is the Mercedes E
Is a used Mercedes E-Class saloon reliable? The current version of the E-Class finished in an excellent third place out of nine cars in the luxury car class in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey. Mercedes-Benz as a brand finished a disappointing 24th out of 30 manufacturers in the same survey.
Is the Mercedes reliable in 2023?
We expect the 2023 C-Class to be less reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on Mercedes-Benz's brand history and the recent redesigns.
What are the changes to Mercedes E
For the 2023 model year the only change to the Mercedes-Benz E-class line is a slight bump in standard content as non-Manufaktur metallic paint options are now included in the base price.
What is the life expectancy of a Mercedes E
The Mercedes C-Class is considered to have the shortest lifespan of any Mercedes model, usually hovering closer to the 150,000-200,000 mile range. On the other hand, a Mercedes Benz E-Class can have a long lifespan, edging closer and even past the 250,000 mile range.