Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $52,650. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar XF, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6. Between 3 trims, the E-Class offers 3 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 329 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged V6. For the people with more hunger for power, the E-Class also gets a 4.7L turbochrged V8 in the E550 disguise with 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. All the engines are mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. There is also a 195-horsepower diesel engine on offer. The E-Class reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the E-Class can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 23 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 17 striking colors the E-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
