The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a stalwart in midsize luxury cars. It’s a well-rounded luxury car that does nearly everything well. This midsize German sedan goes toe-to-toe with established rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6. However, it also competes with some relative newcomers, like the Genesis G80.
We expect the 2023 model year to be the swan song of the W213 generation of the E-Class. We’ve caught glimpses of camouflaged E-Class models that we expect to see in 2023 as 2024 models.
For 2023, the E-Class remains available in four distinct body styles; sedan, coupe, cabriolet, and wagon. For simplicity, we’ll focus primarily on the trim configurations and powertrains offered in the 4-door E-Class sedan.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350: $56,750
A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powers the base E 350 model. It strikes a nice balance of power and efficiency at a reasonable price point. The 4-cylinder E 350 is a sensible choice for most luxury car drivers. It’s mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels.
Selective damping suspension and the Dynamic Select drive modes make the E-Class both comfortable and sporty. For example, Comfort mode is suitable for smooth sailing on the highway, while Sport mode provides added control during spirited driving.
The stylish E 350 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, and a sporty AMG Body Styling appearance package. A power sunroof and power-folding mirrors also come standard.
On the inside, you’re treated to a high level of luxury you’ve come to expect from the Mercedes-Benz brand. Standard features include MB-Tex faux leather seats, heated, power-adjustable front seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, a universal garage door opener, push-button start, 64-color ambient lighting, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The standard MBUX infotainment system has a vibrant 12.3-inch touchscreen. It responds to “Hey Mercedes” prompts with accurate voice control and comes with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and navigation.
Standard safety tech features on the E-Class include active brake assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive high beam assist, attention assist, and the Pre-Safe system, which automatically tightens the seatbelts and closes the windows if it detects a potential collision.
A popular option package for the E 350 is the Premium Package. It adds a 360-degree camera, SiriusXM, Parktronic with active parking assist, and a Burmester premium audio system. A Warmth & Comfort Package helps drivers in cold climates with a heated steering wheel, a heated armrest, and rapid heating functionality for the front seats.
If your budget allows, we recommend the Driver Assistance Package, which requires adding the Premium Package first. This option does what its name implies by adding many driver assistance features like active emergency stop assist, active steering assist, active speed limit assist, active lane-change assist, Distronic adaptive cruise control, route-based speed adaptation, and Pre-Safe Plus rear-end collision protection.
Just a few desirable individual options you can add include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, massaging front seats, a head-up display, air suspension, a power rear sunshade, a wireless charging pad, and augmented video for the navigation system.
Multiple types of interior leather are available in colors like black, Nut Brown, Macchiato Beige, and Neva Grey. Available interior trims include burl walnut, brown ash, natural grain grey ash, and black piano lacquer with flowing lines.
Although the E-Class model range has four distinct body styles, the base E 350 is available exclusively as a sedan.
When you include the $1,150 destination fee, the starting price of the E 350 comes to $57,900. With a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down, your payment will be approximately $1,040 per month. See 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350 models for sale near you
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 350 includes:
Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine — This 2.0-liter engine delivers a satisfying balance of performance and efficiency.
MBUX infotainment system — This high-tech infotainment system has a 12.3-inch touchscreen loaded with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and navigation. It also responds to “Hey Mercedes” voice prompts.
Available 4Matic — Want all-wheel drive? The E 350 4Matic starts at $59,250, only $2,500 more than the rear-wheel-drive E 350.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic: $65,550
The listed price is for the E 450 Sedan. Prices for the other configurations:
- E 450 Coupe: $69,750
- E 450 4Matic Coupe: $72,250
- E 450 4Matic 4 Cabriolet: $79,550
- E 450 4Matic All-Terrain: $71,250
The most significant upgrade with the E 450 over the base E 350 is the turbocharged inline-6 engine with 362 horsepower. Performance is considerably improved. On top of the added power and torque, the E 450 4Matic gets slightly better fuel economy than the E 350 4Matic, thanks partly to its mild-hybrid system.
More power demands more stopping power. The E 450 gets larger front brakes, plus calipers with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering.
Note: This is the only E-Class model available in all four body styles. In addition to the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet, the E 450 is available as a station wagon. This All-Terrain wagon (photos) has extra ground clearance, 19-inch wheels, Offroad and Offroad+ drive modes, adaptive air suspension, a power liftgate, a 115V power outlet, and perhaps our favorite item: a rear-facing 3rd-row bench seat that folds flat.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic sedan begins at about $1,199 a month, assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down. See 2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic models for sale near you
2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic includes:
Four body styles — The E 450 4Matic is the only iteration of the E-Class with all four body styles available: sedan, coupe, cabriolet, and wagon.
Turbocharged 6-cylinder engine — The big selling point of the E 450 4Matic is the turbocharged mild-hybrid 6-cylinder engine, a smooth powerplant that generates a healthy 362 hp.
Upgraded brakes — The E 450 is equipped to handle the extra power with drilled front brake discs and sporty brake calipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering.
2023 Mercedes-AMG E 53: $81,300
The listed price is for the AMG E 53 Sedan. Prices for the other configurations:
- AMG E 53 Coupe: $84,500
- AMG E 52 Cabriolet: $91,500
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 brings the E-Class to the next level of performance. The AMG-tuned turbocharged 6-cylinder engine produces 429 hp, turning this 5-seater into a veritable sport sedan without sacrificing luxury. It’s available as a sedan, coupe, or convertible.
The performance upgrades over the E 450 4Matic don’t stop at the engine. It also has a special AMG Speedshift 9-speed automatic transmission, an AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, AMG Dynamic Select drive modes, a sport air suspension system, a performance braking system, and a sport exhaust system.
The sporty yet subtle appearance package includes 19-inch wheels, a unique grille, and a quad-tip exhaust. On the inside, you get Nappa leather seating, an AMG Nappa leather steering wheel, and topstitched MB-Tex upper dash and door trim.
Many options carry over from the lower trims, but the AMG model gets some exclusives. Those elevated options include an AMG performance exhaust system, an AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber Package, several sporty wheel designs, carbon-fiber interior trim, aluminum interior trim, metal weave trim, an AMG head-up display, a Nappa leather/microfiber steering wheel, and red seatbelts.
With a 60-month loan at 3% interest, the high-performance Mercedes-AMG E 53 would have a monthly payment starting at about $1,482. See 2023 Mercedes-AMG E 53 models for sale near you
2023 Mercedes-AMG E 53 includes:
AMG-enhanced engine — The E 53 lives up to its AMG badging with a 429-hp turbocharged engine that provides thrilling performance.
Performance suspension, brakes, and exhaust — The performance enhancements extend beyond the engine bay. The E 53 also gets upgrades to the suspension, brakes, exhaust, transmission, and AWD system.
AMG Performance 4Matic+ AWD — All-wheel drive comes standard on the E 53. It’s enhanced to send up to 100% of the power to the rear wheels if necessary.
2023 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S: $112,800
The listed price is for the AMG E 63 S Sedan. Prices for the other configurations:
- AMG E 63 S Wagon: $121,100
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 S sits at the top of the E-Class food chain. It’s available as a sedan or a wagon. Under the hood lies a handcrafted turbocharged V8 engine producing a whopping 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque.
It has some of the performance upgrades you get with the E 53, like an AMG-tuned suspension, transmission, and AWD system. Additionally, it comes standard with an AMG performance exhaust system, an AMG electronic limited-slip differential, and drift mode.
As for interior features, it builds upon the E 53 by adding a heated center console and front armrests, rapid heating front seats, and an AMG Track Pace app.
A few options are unique to the E 63 S. These include an AMG high-performance ceramic-composite braking system, a carbon-fiber engine cover, silver seatbelts, and the head-turning Starling Blue Magno paint color.
Every E 63 S has a 6-digit price tag. The sedan undercuts the wagon by $8,300. If you get the mighty Mercedes-AMG E 63 S with a 60-month loan at 3% interest, the monthly payment will start at about $2,048. See 2023 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S models for sale near you
2023 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S includes:
Turbocharged V8 — The E 63 S is powered by a handcrafted turbocharged V8, cranking out more than 600 hp.
Drift mode — A feature you won’t find on most luxury sedans and wagons. By sending power rearward and adjusting the stability control, it allows skilled drivers to engage in some thrilling tail-out action under power.
Unique options — Some options for the E 63 S are unavailable on lower trims. Most notable are massive ceramic-composite brake discs, silver seatbelts, and Starling Blue Magno paint.
