Review and specifications
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The redesigned E-Class midsized luxury sedan coddles occupants with a comfortable ride and quiet cabin, yet its agile handling makes this stately sedan fun to drive. The base turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the E350 we tested gets a mild-hybrid system that returned a commendable 28 mpg overall. Other than an annoying initial delay of power caused by the engine stop/start system, we found this to be a strong and polished powertrain. A more powerful turbo six-cylinder comes in the E450 4Matic model. Both are mated to a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. The swanky cabin is swathed in stitched leather, muted chrome, and matte-finish wood. The front seats are comfortable and the rear seat offers decent room for two adults. Most controls remain complicated and distracting, however; even simple tasks, such as adjusting the audio volume via touch-capacitive sliders, are a chore. A plug-in hybrid and All Terrain wagon version are new for 2025.
- Market value
- $60,925
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $60,925
- Retail value range
- $49,725 - $76,275
- Original MSRP range
- $62,450 - $88,000
- Trade-in range
- $47,140 - $72,380
Ratings
- Road test score
- 87/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 67%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 42 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,735
- Cruising range
- 485 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 124 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 117 in
- Weight
- 4,250 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,145 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mercedes-Benz
Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.
Vehicle ID: 33323 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025
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