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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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$52,650

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

33

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

192.1” x 57.1”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(84 reviews)

The good:

  • Interior appointments
  • Range of available engines
  • High-performance AMG version
  • Rear-facing jump seats in wagon
  • Diesel fuel economy

The bad:

  • E63 S AMG price
  • Parking-brake pedal placement
  • Backup camera not standard

9 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Coupe, convertible, sedan and wagon body styles
  • Gas or diesel power
  • High-performance E63 S AMG sedan and wagon available
  • Seven-speed automatic standard
  • Rear- or all-wheel drive

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is offered in four body styles (sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible), with a choice of several engines and rear or all-wheel drive. The sedan and wagon are available in high-performance AMG form. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Infiniti Q70.

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New for 2016
Owners will receive five years of free basic mbrace Connect communication service. The coupe and convertible’s available Sport Package adds AMG-style exterior design cues for the E400 model.
Significant Standard Features

  • 195-horsepower, turbo-diesel 2.1-liter four-cylinder engine (E250 Bluetec)
  • Seven-speed automatic transmission
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Heated side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
  • Forward collision warning with autonomous braking
  • Driver drowsiness monitor
  • Required in all new cars: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (E350)
  • 329-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 (E400)
  • 402-hp, turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8 (E550)
  • Rear- or all-wheel drive
  • Leather upholstery
  • Backup camera
  • Navigation system

E63 S AMG
The E63 S AMG performance sedan and wagon come with all-wheel drive and are powered by a hand-built twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 engine rated at 577 hp.
What’s Special

  • Seven-speed automatic transmission with aluminum shift paddles
  • AMG adaptive sport suspension
  • AMG sport exhaust system
  • Power front sport seats
  • Backup camera
  • Available carbon fiber trim
  • Available carbon-ceramic brakes

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Consumer reviews

(84 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most recent consumer reviews

Bought my black 2016 E350 4Matic used from dealer with

Bought my black 2016 E350 4Matic used from dealer with 1600 mi. In 2017. Not too many bells and whistles, but has been very reliable and easy to maintain. Now has 37,600 miles (2024). This car is so much fun to drive. I always get complimented on it’s looks and styling. The acceleration is outstanding and handles like a sports car. Just replaced rear brakes and tires will need replacing soon. I would highly recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car, but not worth the headaches.

Always great feeling cars, but always big problems. I have had 4 benz, and always loved the experience, but need to move on, as they are not built to last, and there is just too much out there that performs and is built better at this point. The last e 350 I had had the air suspension fail, and a host of other things which got very expensive very quickly. I moved on to lexus and genesis, and have never looked back.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nothing at All

Purchased a 2016 V8 E550 coupe 13,000 Certified Vehicle from MB dealership. A fantastic car with great performance and style points …except that Mercedes Benz installed the wrong engine coils in this model during factory production. No less than 5 of the 8 original coils failed between 23,000 and 38,000 miles. MB replace the first one (under warranty) with a different engine coil (which worked perfectly). I did the same when the next 4 coils failed. Meanwhile, I contacted MB customer service for some assistance as they knew full-well the original engine coils were going to fail much sooner than expected (coils normally last over 150,000 miles). Surprisingly, Mercedes Benz accepted NO responsibly what-so-ever. So I just went ahead and replaced the last three coils after the first 5 failed and never had another engine coil problem again… go figure! MB loves to say ‘the best or nothing at all’. Well, they stuck with the ‘nothing at all’ when it came to being a reputable manufacturer that cares for it customers… Buyer Beware!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4
Overall rating
4
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
9.9%
Rollover rating
5
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Mercedes-Benz
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
6 years old or less/less than 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
1 year/unlimited miles
Powertrain
1 year/unlimited miles
Dealer certification required
164-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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