2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Starting MSRP $49,800–$91,500

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MPG City: 15 – 21 Highway: 23 – 32

Available Engines

302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
402-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)
210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel)
302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)
518-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)
550-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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(4.6) 19 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon body styles
V-6, V-8 or diesel V-6 engine
High-performance E63 AMG
RWD or AWD
"mbrace" communication system
 

What We Like

Cabin materials
Ride quality with Airmatic suspension
Spacious trunk (sedan)
Eye-pleasing styling

What We Don't

Gets pricey with options
Firm ride with Sport models
Lackluster handling and brakes (non-AMG models)
Relatively limited cargo room in wagon

Mercedes' E-Class is offered in four body styles and a choice of engines. Rear- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, as is a high-performance E63 AMG edition. Depending on the body style, the E-Class seats four to seven people. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Infiniti M.

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12 Available E-Class Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base E350 2dr Coupe
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6 cyl 19/28 $49,800 $46,314
Base E350 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
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6 cyl 20/30 $50,490 $46,956
Base E350 2dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Coupe
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6 cyl 19/28 $52,300 $48,639
Base E350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
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6 cyl 19/28 $52,990 $49,281
Base E350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Wagon
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6 cyl 19/27 $57,150 $53,150
Base E350 2dr Cabriolet
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6 cyl 18/28 $57,720 $53,680
Base E350 BlueTEC 4dr Sedan
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6 cyl 21/32 $51,690 $48,072
Base E550 2dr Coupe
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8 cyl 17/27 $56,590 $52,629
Base E550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan
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8 cyl 16/26 $59,790 $55,605
Base E550 2dr Cabriolet
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8 cyl 16/25 $64,800 $60,264
Base E63 AMG 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
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8 cyl 16/24 $88,900 $82,677
Base E63 AMG 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Wagon
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8 cyl 15/23 $91,500 $85,095
Destination charge: $875
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