Overview
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 2 main trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $50,490. For that price, it mainly competes with the BMW 5 Series 535i Sedan, the Audi A6 Sedan, and the Lexus GS 350 Sedan. Between 2 trims, the E-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.5L V6 capable of making 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 402 horsepower-making 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. There are also diesel and hybrid engines on offer. The E-Class Sedan reaches 60 MPH from zero in 6.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.2 seconds with the turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the E-Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 23 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the E-Class Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.
