Overview
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $52,950. For that price, it mainly competes with the Jaguar XF, the BMW 5 Series, and the Audi A6. Between 2 trims, the E-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 capable of making 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 329 horsepower-making 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The E-Class reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.3 seconds with the 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the E-Class can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 25 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the E-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
