Don’t count out sedans just yet though, as the iconic E-Class sedan still has prestige.
Coming In various body shapes that characterize their respective eras, the mid-size sedan has been part of the brand’s lineup for about 75 years.
Mercedes’ mid-2020s sedans come with an all-new generational look that’s already a little familiar. That’s because the vehicle’s shape and design was ushered in three years ago on the flagship S-Class. Its sleek style gives an impression of a tidy design and aerodynamic smoothness for efficiency.
When you step inside these sedans, you can’t miss the tech-infused dashboard with a sweeping LCD display called the MBUX Superscreen, extending from the driver’s side all the way over the passenger door. A screen in front of the center console offers apps similar to ones you would find on your phone, including the ability to conduct Zoom meetings while stationary, thanks to a small dashtop camera.
If you’re seated as a passenger, the optional Superscreen allows you to display your own apps, games and even stream films and videos. This passenger screen is not visible to the driver, with good reason.
Mercedes’ E-Class sedans adopt the latest technological gadgets for its passengers, all wrapped up in an eye-pleasing body shape. It is a formula that will follow the sedan’s streak for many years as it continues adapting to consumer demands.
Like previous generations of the E-Class and other Mercedes-Benz models, you can roughly estimate the vehicle’s horsepower based on its name, usually as a chrome number labeled on the trunk. Though the numbers don’t translate as directly as they once did, the higher the digits, the more power.
The E 350 has a turbocharged 2.0L four cylinder with 255 horsepower. The higher powered E 450 has a 3.0L inline-six turbo engine and delivers 375 horsepower. Both these engines employ a 48-volt mild hybrid system to optimize fuel and battery efficiency. All-wheel drive is now standard across the line.
However, if you’re looking for a bigger boost from your vehicle’s electric battery, Mercedes-Benz recently announced the upcoming Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid, which will be a plug-in hybrid – convenient for California drivers who want to skip out on high gas prices and rely on electric power.
There are fewer buyers of an E-Class these days than there were in the past due to so many of them opting for SUVs. Still, an E-Class can provide great fuel efficiency and won’t hurt your pockets compared to SUV prices. The base price for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is $63,450.
