2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 S

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class got a refresh for 2021, helping it maintain its status as the class benchmark. The E-Class doesn't feel like a totally different car, but that's hardly a bad thing. The premium interior, smooth ride and excellent driver aids all come together in a handsome, well-crafted package.Read full review

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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

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Pros

Exquisite cabin with excellent design and comfort features
Driver assistance technology works great
Vast array of personalization options

Cons

Sedan's cargo capacity is small for the class
Standard suspension can ride stiffly over rough surfaces

What's new

No major changes for 2023
Part of the fifth E-Class generation introduced for 2017

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a perennial favorite with luxury-car shoppers and our test team alike. With a ritzy cabin, smooth engines and technology features that truly make driving easier, the E-Class checks all the boxes you'd expect of a vehicle in this price range. And that's before you peruse the options list, which is chock full of add-ons like massaging front seats, a 23-speaker audio system and soft-closing doors. You can get the E-Class as a sedan, a coupe, a convertible and even a wagon to truly find a model to suit your needs.

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Mercedes gave the E-Class a significant update just a couple years ago, and a next-generation E-Class is on the way for the 2024 model year. Even though the E-Class remains essentially unchanged for 2023, we think it's still an excellent pick even among compelling rivals such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Genesis G80.

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8.4

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Performance

8/10

How does the E-Class drive? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class feels smooth and balanced on the road, with a seamless powertrain that goes about its business without much fuss. Acceleration is effortless. We tested the E 450 4Matic sedan. At the Edmunds test track, we recorded a 0-60 mph sprint of 4.9 seconds, which puts it near the top of the class. The all-wheel-drive system does a great job of putting power to the pavement and making the E-Class feel sporty when you select the Sport drive mode.

The steering doesn't provide much in the way of feedback, but it's quick and light, making it easy to maneuver in parking lots or on tight city streets. In corners, the E-Class feels composed without being stiff. Our biggest complaint is braking performance. While the brakes are smooth, our testing showed that the E-Class posted some of the longest panic 60-0 mph braking figures we've seen on a luxury car in a while. We suspect a better set of tires would improve things immensely.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the E-Class? The E-Class nails the most important aspect of a luxury car: quiet refinement. The seats offer lots of support and adjustment, though we found the padding to be on the firm side. Even so, they remained comfortable after a few hundred miles behind the wheel. The ride is smooth and isolating without feeling overly disconnected. Our tester had the optional air suspension and we think it's well worth getting.

This E-Class is quiet too, with little road or wind noise intruding into the cabin. Dip into the throttle and you get a smooth growl from the six-cylinder engine. It's just quiet enough to avoid attracting attention. The mild hybrid system allows for seamless engine stop-start functionality at stoplights, with no vibrations coming through when the engine shuts off or fires on. The climate control is also quiet, even at full blast. It works simply and evenly, and rear passengers will appreciate the air vents.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The refreshed E-Class' interior is basically the same as what came out in 2017 with a few small updates. It uses Mercedes' MBUX infotainment system, so you get a touchpad on the center console to control the system. If you prefer a touchscreen, that's an option too. Most physical buttons are easy to see and understand. The biggest issue is the new steering wheel. It ditched hard buttons for capacitive touch ones and, unfortunately, it's not as intuitive as before.

Dialing in a good driving position is easy thanks to the adjustability of the seat and steering wheel. All the controls and gauges are easy to see and reach. Forward visibility is fine, but the narrow rear window makes you appreciate the crisp backup camera. Getting in and out is fine up front. But the back seat isn't quite as spacious as the ones in some rivals, so taller occupants might find knee room lacking.

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Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? With the addition of Mercedes' MBUX infotainment system, the E-Class rises to the top of the class in terms of overall tech. The new infotainment is a marked improvement over the old system thanks to a robust list of features, easy-to-operate controls, and excellent device integration thanks to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a smartphone app, as well as some genuinely useful voice controls. The navigation system is easy to use, and the augmented overlay is great for turn-by-turn directions. We're also fans of the optional Burmester audio system.

The E-Class also gets the latest and greatest driver aids Mercedes has to offer. The adaptive cruise control maintains a tight gap in traffic, and it changes speed smoothly and quickly. The car can even slow down when the speed limit changes or when you're coming up on gentle curves. We only wish the controls on the steering wheel were easier to use.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? At 13.1 cubic feet, the E-Class' trunk is on the small side for the class, especially compared to the cavernous BMW 5 Series. That said, the space itself is wide and tall, so it's easy to actually fit items inside. The folding rear seats, which are split into 40/20/24 sections, help out too. Small-item storage up front is much better. Many luxury cars skimp on storage, but the E-Class does fairly well thanks to a decent-size center console, door pockets and glovebox. The wireless charging pad means there's always a place for your phone.

Getting a car seat in the rear shouldn't be too much of an issue most of the time, though it may be tight for larger seats. Car seat access points are placed behind easy-to-locate plastic covers.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The E 450 sedan we tested gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined, which is more fuel-efficient than the previous model's turbocharged V6. It's also just as efficient as an E 350 equipped with a four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, so you get both more power and better fuel economy. We managed 27.1 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route, which indicates the fuel economy estimates should be accurate.

Value

8/10

Is the E-Class a good value? You see exactly where the money has gone as soon as you walk up to the car. The paint and finish are excellent. Step inside and you'll find one of the most handsome and well-crafted cabins around. Everything you look at or touch has a premium feel. Mercedes even nails little things like the click of a button or the feel of the air vent knobs.

Unfortunately, the warranty is a bit underwhelming. Mercedes includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic, powertrain and rust warranty. While the basic and powertrain coverage is fine, the rust warranty is well off the class leaders. And unlike most other luxury automakers, Mercedes doesn't include any scheduled maintenance.

Wildcard

9/10

The E-Class is all about subtlety. The exterior design is handsome without being flashy, and the interior is rather stunning. It all exudes luxury, and it feels like the class benchmark that it's been for the past few years.

It's fun to drive too, but not completely in an athletic sport sedan sort of way. It's more of a Q-ship, thanks to a potent engine that delivers effortless power and a comfortable ride that makes it a joy to just cruise in. If you do want to tackle some back roads, the E-Class is willing to play.

Which E-Class does Edmunds recommend?

We think the E 450 is the sensible pick of the E-Class lineup. Its 362 horsepower is more appropriate for a car of this size than the E 350's 255 hp, and it also comes standard with all-wheel drive. Among the E-Class' available options, the Driver Assistance package is a near-must as it adds expected luxury car features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class models

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in four body styles and three trim levels. The body styles are sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon. The sedan seats five passengers, and the coupe and convertible seat four. Notably, the sedan-based wagon also has two rear-facing third-row seats to boost seating for up to seven. The seats can be folded into the floor when not in use, though they are suitable for small children only. As for trims, Mercedes offers the E 350, E 450 and AMG E 53. Read on for more detail on the E-Class' engines and features.

The base E 350 is only available as a sedan, while the E 450 can be had as a sedan, coupe, convertible (also known as Cabriolet) or wagon (also known as All-Terrain). Meanwhile, the AMG E 53 is available as a sedan, coupe or convertible. The model name's number correlates to the kind of engine the car is equipped with, but otherwise standard features are broadly similar.

E 350
Starts off the E-Class lineup with:

Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque)
Nine-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive optional)
18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Simulated leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Dual-zone automatic climate control

Standard technology features include:

Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Onboard navigation system
Wireless phone charger

It also comes with:

Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

E 450
Similar to the E 350 but adds:

Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (362 hp, 369 lb-ft)
Rear-wheel drive (on coupe and convertible; AWD optional)
All-wheel drive (on sedan and wagon)

AMG E 53
Ups the E-Class' performance and style by way of:

More powerful six-cylinder engine (429 hp, 384 lb-ft)
Sport-tuned all-wheel drive
Sport-tuned air suspension
AMG-specific exterior styling
19-inch wheels
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the E-Class and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Heated steering wheel (coupe only)
Premium leather upholstery
Burmester sound system

The extra luxury-oriented features found on the AMG models are also available on the E 350 and E 450 as options. Other key packages or stand-alone options include:

Air suspension
Head-up display
Augmented reality navigation view (displays superimposed navigation information on a front-facing video camera view)
Leather or premium leather upholsteries
Heated and ventilated front seats
Multi-contour front seats with massage function
Sport steering wheel (AMG models only)
Panoramic sunroof
Soft-close doors
Burmester 3D surround-sound system

Also optional on all models is the Driver Assistance package, which comes with:

Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the E-Class back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Top Rated Luxury Sedan | Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2021

NOTE: This video is about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but since the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class takes the title as Top Rated Luxury Sedan in the Edmunds Top Rated Awards for 2021. Dethroning last year's winner, the smaller A-Class sedan, the E-Class is exactly the type of luxury car we have come to expect from Mercedes. A refreshed exterior, restyled cabin and improved technology features elevate the 2021 Mercedes E-Class to the best…

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Features & Specs

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AMG E 63 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$112,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$242/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A6

If you're in the market for a luxury sedan in this price and size range, you might also be considering the Audi A6. We also think the A6 is a strong choice in the segment thanks to its powerful available V6, comfortable ride (provided you don't opt for the sport suspension) and handsome design inside and out. In a direct comparison, we give the edge to the Merc since the Audi's infotainment system can be difficult to use.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5 Series

The BMW 5 Series is the third pillar of the German luxury midsize sedan triumvirate, and wouldn't you know it — we like this car, too. Its styling is a little too anonymous for this price, and interior materials are fine. But otherwise, the 5 Series is an excellent all-rounder, combining strong performance with a luxurious ride. We recommend test-driving the Mercedes, Audi and BMW to find which speaks to your sensibilities.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz EQE

Mercedes attaches the "EQ" moniker to its growing line of electric vehicles, and as the name implies, the Mercedes-Benz EQE is the EV equivalent of the E-Class. It's not an E-Class with an electric powertrain, but rather an E-Class-sized sedan that was built to be an EV from the ground up. If you like the idea of owning a midsize Mercedes with loads of drool-worthy technology and luxury features but want to go electric, this EQE is the way to go.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite E-Class safety features:

Driver Drowsiness Monitor: Helps mitigate an accident by monitoring signs of driver fatigue.
Evasive Steering Assist: Calculates extra steering torque during an evasive maneuver to help the driver avoid a collision and maintain control of the car.
Pre-Safe Sound: Reduces hearing damage from an accident by emitting a specific noise that triggers an inner-ear muscle reflex to protect hearing.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 E-Class both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.4 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the E-Class ranges from 13.1 to 35.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class:

No major changes for 2023
Part of the fifth E-Class generation introduced for 2017

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Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?

To determine whether the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the E-Class. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the E-Class's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 E-Class and gave it a 8.4 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 E-Class is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The least-expensive 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $112,800.

Other versions include:

AMG E 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $112,800
AMG E 63 S 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $121,100

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What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

If you're interested in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the next question is, which E-Class model is right for you? E-Class variants include AMG E 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A), and AMG E 63 S 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A). For a full list of E-Class models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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