Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is a five to seven-seat midsize vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 302 to 329 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $3,050 to $3,150, which over the course of five years will cost you $5,250 in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan a 4-stars overall crash rating.
2016 E-Class Sedan has a relatively short wheelbase ( 113.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4001 - 4277 lbs.
2016 E-Class Sedan seats from five to seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders. When it comes to second-row passenger room, E-Class Sedan ia a class-leader on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 12.9 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 E-Class E 350 Sport | 2016 E-Class E 350 Luxury | 2016 E-Class E 350 Sport 4MATIC | 2016 E-Class E 350 Luxury 4MATIC | 2016 E-Class E 400 | 2016 E-Class E 400 4MATIC |
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Starging MSRP | $53,100 | $53,100 | $55,600 | $55,600 | $63,100 | $65,600 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo | 3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo |
HP | 302 hp | 302 hp | 302 hp | 302 hp | 329 hp | 329 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 6.5 sec | 6.5 sec | 6.6 sec | 6.6 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.6 sec |
City | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 28 - 29 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 29 MPG | 27 MPG |
Combined | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 22 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,150 |
2016 E-Class Sedan comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $224 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, E-Class Sedan
2016 E-Class Sedan has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy-four complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also nine recalls issued by Mercedes-Benz, which by itself is a relatively high number.