2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2025 E 350 uses a 2.0L turbo I4 with 48V mild-hybrid ISG rated at 255 hp; the E 450's 3.0L I6 mild hybrid makes 375 hp, and the AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ added for 2025 makes 577 hp (604 hp with Race Start).

The E 350's 2.0L turbo I4 makes 295 lb-ft; the E 450 I6 makes 369 lb-ft and the AMG E 53 Hybrid system peaks at 553 lb-ft.

Mercedes quotes 6.1 s to 60 mph for the E 350, 4.4 s for the E 450 4MATIC and 3.7 s for the AMG E 53 Hybrid.

Second model year of the W214; the 48V ISG smooths stop-start and low-rpm response on the E 350's four-cylinder, and the E 450's inline-six is among the smoothest engines in the class. The four-cylinder is slightly coarser than the six when worked hard.

The 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic (standard on all three models) shifts smoothly and decisively and rarely hunts; the AMG's SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G adds sharper response.

4MATIC AWD is available on the E 350 and standard on the E 450 and AMG E 53 (4MATIC+ with fully variable torque split); the only non-AWD configuration is the E 350 RWD.

For 2025 the US lineup spans three distinct powertrains: 2.0L I4 mild hybrid (E 350), 3.0L I6 mild hybrid (E 450) and the new AMG E 53 plug-in hybrid with ~43 mi EV range. No mainstream PHEV or full EV (that role is the separate EQE).

EPA combined figure for the volume E 350 4MATIC with the 2.0L turbo I4 mild hybrid.

EPA city MPG for the volume E 350 4MATIC.

EPA highway MPG for the volume E 350 4MATIC.

EPA total range on a full tank for the volume E 350 4MATIC.

EPA annual fuel cost for the E 350 4MATIC on required premium fuel; the RWD E 350 is $2,850 and the E 450 4MATIC $3,200.

Premium unleaded is required across the entire gas E-Class lineup, a persistent running-cost penalty against regular-fuel rivals; the only plug-in is the AMG E 53, not the scored class.

NHTSA has published no crash-test results for the 2025 E-Class (W214 generation, 2024+). Inferred at 4.5 stars: Good IIHS small-overlap and updated side results support a strong frontal/side structure, but the Poor rear-passenger restraint finding in the updated IIHS moderate overlap test argues against inferring a clean 5 stars.

IIHS lists the 2025 E-Class sedan as a Top Safety Pick (not TSP+), with Good small overlap front and Good updated side. The updated moderate overlap front rates Marginal overall — the driver dummy scored Good but rear-passenger restraints rated Poor as the lap belt slid onto the abdomen — a real weakness that keeps this out of the top band.

Standard on the volume E 350: Active Brake Assist (AEB with pedestrian detection), Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning, Attention Assist, PRE-SAFE, PARKTRONIC and a Surround View 360 camera. DISTRONIC adaptive cruise, Active Steering Assist lane centering, Active Blind Spot Assist and cross-traffic braking are bundled into the optional Driver Assistance Package — unusual gaps at this price point.

IIHS rates the standard Active Brake Assist only Acceptable in both the vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0 and pedestrian front crash prevention tests; the optional Driver Assistance package system earns Good in both. The volume configuration without the package therefore sits mid-band.

Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning (safe-exit alert) is standard on every E-Class. Active Blind Spot Assist with braking intervention and rear cross-traffic braking come only with the Driver Assistance Package, so the base setup is alert-plus-exit-warning.

Active Steering Assist (Driver Assistance Package) is widely reviewed as smooth and confident, with route-based curve anticipation; without the package the car has lane-keeping alerts only.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC offers full-speed stop-and-go with route-based speed adaptation for limits, curves and roundabouts, and reviewers rate it natural in traffic. It is package-optional rather than standard on the E 350.

No hands-free driving mode is offered on the 2025 E-Class; Mercedes' Drive Pilot (Level 3) is limited to S-Class and EQS in California and Nevada. The E-Class assistance is hands-on with capacitive wheel detection.

IIHS rates the standard LED headlights Acceptable and only the optional Digital Light package Good, so the volume configuration falls short of a Good rating.

Conventional three-box sedan roofline gives decent sightlines, and the standard Surround View 360 camera compensates in tight spaces; a high beltline and thick C-pillars leave some rear-quarter blind zones covered by standard Blind Spot Assist.

IIHS rates the 2025 E-Class LATCH ease of use Good, with two complete LATCH positions and a tether-only center seat; the roomy rear and wide door openings ease installation, though three-across is tight.

Conventional 2+3 five-passenger layout on the E 350, E 350 4MATIC and E 450 4MATIC.

The 2025 E 350 comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, so the published 37.3 in figure is the one buyers actually get; middling for the class.

Adequate front legroom for tall drivers, but not class-leading.

The W214's taller roofline gives better-than-average rear headroom for a mid-size sedan.

Rear legroom is acceptable for adults but trails the Genesis G80 and Audi A6. The 116.6 in wheelbase doesn't turn into much extra rear-seat room.

Small trunk for a mid-size luxury sedan: smaller than the BMW 5 Series and Genesis G80. One secondary listing of 19.1 cu ft looks like a unit mix-up, and the dealer and KBB figures agree on 12.7.

Conventional but competent storage: a covered console bin, a wireless-charging tray, door pockets, and a 40/20/40 folding rear seat. Nothing innovative, and the glossy screen-dominated dash leaves little small-item space.

Heated power front seats with memory are standard and supportive; the Multicontour Seating Package ($2,950) adds ventilation, massage and adjustable bolsters. The rear bench is well shaped but a little firm.

The standard steel suspension on the E 350 is compliant and controlled. Optional AIRMATIC air suspension with rear-axle steering gives an S-Class-like glide, and firmness shows only on the larger AMG Line wheels.

Road, wind and powertrain noise are very well suppressed at highway speed, among the quietest cabins in the mid-size luxury class, with a little tire roar on larger wheels.

Dual-zone climate, heated front seats and remote start are standard. For a $63K-plus car, too much is optional: the heated steering wheel is in a $450 Winter Package, and ventilated seats need the Leather ($800) or Multicontour package. Four-zone climate and heated rear seats are also optional.

For 2025 the W214 E-Class starts with the rear-drive E 350 at $62,450 plus $1,150 destination. That is well above the $55K sedan band ceiling, so it scores at the floor.

The typical US delivery is an E 350 4MATIC with the Premium package (Burmester audio, 360° camera, etc.), which lands around $68K–$72K. The E 450 4MATIC starts at about $71K before options.

Mercedes dealer service pricing (Service A/B) and repair costs once the 4-yr/50k warranty expires in year 5 put the E-Class above the top of the sedan band. KBB projects about $10.5K in maintenance alone, and other outlets are slightly lower.

KBB projects $41,192 of depreciation against a $63,600 E 350, which leaves only about 35% after 5 years. Broader depreciation studies put the E-Class nearer 45%, so the 40% used here is the midpoint of that range. Mid-size luxury sedans lose value steeply.

The Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty is 4 years / 50,000 miles. That matches BMW and Audi and trails Genesis's 5 yr/60k.

Mercedes has no extended powertrain warranty; powertrain coverage ends with the basic warranty at 4 yr / 50k mi. That is below the 5-year sedan band floor.

Owner perks are roadside assistance for the warranty term and a Mercedes me connect trial period. Scheduled maintenance is not included (it is sold as prepaid plans), so the E-Class trails Genesis, Lexus, Volvo and BMW-era programs that cover multiple years of service.

$70,000 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (40% retained, or about $28,000) leaves about $42,000 in depreciation. Add the projected $10,000 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $52,000 in total.

2025 is the second model year of the W214 generation (launched for MY2024) and a carry-over year. Consumer Reports predicts only about-average reliability, based largely on the Mercedes brand score and limited E-Class data, and rates the 2025 as less reliable than other cars of the same model year. Owner complaints cluster on MBUX/electronics and the 48V mild-hybrid system rather than on core mechanicals. That puts it just below the 2026 car and ahead of the C-Class.

Mercedes-Benz regularly lands in the lower half of the J.D. Power VDS and Consumer Reports brand rankings. It is not bottom-tier like Alfa Romeo or Land Rover, but it trails Lexus, Toyota and Buick and sits slightly behind BMW.

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 E-Class. The most serious is a do-not-drive campaign: the camber-strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier and can separate, risking loss of control, and dealers replace the whole carrier. There are further multi-model electrical and software campaigns across the 2024–2026 Mercedes lineup. The 2025 scores below the 2026 (70) because this year carries a severe chassis safety recall.

The volume E 350 uses the M254 2.0-litre turbo four with a 48V integrated starter-generator. The mild-hybrid complexity is the main uncertainty, and 2025 has one year less of field data than the 2026. The optional E 450's M256 inline-six has been in production since 2018 with a solid record, and the 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic is proven and mature.

The W214 cabin is the class benchmark: optional MBUX Superscreen, backlit trim, open-pore wood and top-shelf switchgear. Much of its material palette is shared with the S-Class, and reviewers rate it at or above the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6.

Assembly from Sindelfingen is tight, with low rattle rates and premium feel. It scores slightly below the 2026 car because the 2025 rear-axle weld recall is a manufacturing-quality lapse, and early W214 cars had some MBUX freeze and reboot complaints.

Roughly 380 Mercedes-Benz dealers cover all 50 states, a denser network than BMW's or Audi's. Service satisfaction is mid-pack among luxury brands.

Mercedes parts are among the most expensive in the industry and are largely sourced through dealers. The 48V system, optional air suspension and Superscreen electronics push out-of-warranty repair costs higher, and the independent aftermarket is thinner than for mainstream brands.

The 2025 E-Class has a 14.4-inch central MBUX touchscreen. The optional Superscreen package adds a 12.3-inch front-passenger display, for about 39 inches of total screen.

Third-generation MBUX responds quickly and its graphics are sharp. Reviewers still fault the reliance on touch for climate and the haptic steering-wheel controls.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every 2025 E-Class trim.

The natural-language 'Hey Mercedes' assistant is one of the most capable in the industry. MBUX navigation is standard, and Augmented Reality navigation is available.

The base system is solid. The optional Burmester 4D surround system with Dolby Atmos and seat transducers is widely praised, and at $1,030 it is a relatively inexpensive upgrade.

A crisp, configurable 12.3-inch digital driver display is standard, with several selectable styles.

The MB.OS-derived MBUX receives over-the-air updates for infotainment, maps and some vehicle functions, and features can be bought through the Mercedes me Store. The scope is still narrower than Tesla-style whole-vehicle updates.

The Mercedes me connect app handles remote start, lock/unlock, vehicle status and locating the car, and remote start is standard on the 2025 E 350. Many connected features become paid subscriptions after the trial period.

USB-C ports front and rear plus wireless phone charging cover everyday needs. There is no household AC outlet.

Push-button start, standard remote start, a power trunk closer and flush motorized door handles cover the basics. Full KEYLESS-GO hands-free entry and the digital key sit in option packages.

A Surround View camera, Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC sensors are standard on every 2025 E-Class, which is rare for the class.

An AR-capable head-up display is available, but only with the $3,400 Pinnacle Trim, not on the Premium volume trim.

Good LATCH access and decent rear headroom make car-seat installs easy. Tight rear legroom for a rear-facing seat and a small 12.7 cu ft trunk limit stroller-plus-luggage duty.

It earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick (not TSP+), but the updated moderate-overlap test rates Marginal because of rear-passenger protection. Surround View, blind-spot and exit warning are standard. Adaptive cruise and steering assist need the $1,950 Driver Assistance Package.

A very quiet cabin, excellent seats and a composed ride make long trips pleasant. Rear amenities like heated rear seats and extra climate zones are optional, and the trunk is tight for four people's luggage.

The 48V mild hybrid and 9-speed automatic make stop-and-go traffic smooth and effortless. Reviewers flag touchy, grabby brakes at low speed and touch-heavy controls as minor annoyances.

27 MPG combined on premium fuel is good for a luxury AWD sedan. German-luxury maintenance and insurance still make it an expensive car to commute in.

The standard Surround View camera, sensors and Parking Assist make a 195-inch sedan easy to park. The 39.4 ft turning circle is wide without the optional rear-axle steering.

It has no US tow rating, no factory hitch and a small trunk, so it is not a work vehicle.

Leather, glossy screens, large alloy wheels and complex 48V electronics are built for luxury use, not hard work.

There is no AC outlet, no roof rails, no hitch and no upfit ecosystem.

A quiet cabin, benchmark seats and a composed ride make it an excellent highway car, with about 470 miles of range. DISTRONIC adaptive cruise is optional rather than standard.

4MATIC AWD on the volume trim helps in snow and on gravel roads. Low ground clearance, no roof rails and no tow rating keep it on pavement.

The 40/20/40 folding rear seat helps with long items. The 12.7 cu ft trunk is small for the class, and there is no roof-rail or hitch option.

The W214 chassis is secure and composed, with good body control, and optional air suspension and rear-axle steering add polish. The tuning favors comfort over the sharper BMW 5 Series.

Steering is accurate and consistent but light and short on feedback.

Stopping power is strong. The pedal is grabby at the top of its travel, so smooth stops take a gentle foot.

The 48V integrated starter-generator fills in turbo lag and makes stop/start nearly seamless, and the 9G-TRONIC shifts smoothly.

The engine is well isolated at a cruise, but the E 350's 2.0T sounds a bit coarse when worked hard compared with the E 450's inline-six.

Wide turning circle for the volume 4MATIC configuration. Optional rear-axle steering tightens it noticeably.

Power seats with memory give a wide adjustment range and a good driving position. Haptic steering-wheel controls and climate settings buried in the screen cost points.

The E 350 is a capable, refined cruiser rather than an engaging driver's car; the E 450 and AMG E 53 Hybrid add character.

The 2025 E 350 comes standard with MBUX with a 14.4-in central display and 12.3-in cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, LED headlights, heated power memory seats and the core active-safety suite. Burmester 4D audio, a head-up display, Digital Light, the passenger Superscreen and much of the advanced driver-assist content are extra-cost packages. That is competitive with the 5 Series and A6 but short of Genesis G80 base content.

At $63,600 for a 255-hp 2.0T mild-hybrid E 350 RWD, the E-Class is priced at the top of the class. Options quickly push it past $70K, and the E 450 starts around $71K. BMW's 530i matches the money, and the Genesis G80 gives far more content for less.

The 2025 lineup has the E 350 in RWD or 4MATIC, the E 450 4MATIC sedan, the E 450 All-Terrain wagon and the AMG E 53 Hybrid above them, with deep package and option flexibility. The US-market E 350e plug-in was not yet offered, which leaves a gap.

The W214 is a US growth driver for Mercedes: Q4 2024 sales were up 60% year over year (6,165 units), and the E-Class was named alongside the GLC as a growth driver in Q1 2025. It trades segment leadership with the 5 Series, but the mid-size luxury sedan segment keeps shrinking.

Mercedes-Benz is a top-tier aspirational luxury brand, and the E-Class is its benchmark executive sedan with decades of brand equity.

In its second year, the E-Class had normalized inventory and MBFS lease programs and APR offers on the E 350 were common. Model-year-end clearance of 2025s ahead of the 2026 models adds leverage. Cash discounts on optioned cars are modest.

The sixth-generation W214 debuted in April 2023 as a 2024 model, so 2025 is its second model year. The MBUX Superscreen, current mild-hybrid powertrains and platform are all current, and no redesign is anywhere near.

The E-Class won MotorTrend's 2025 Car of the Year and holds an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Reviewers praise its ride, quietness and cabin quality, while noting gimmicky in-car apps and dynamics a step behind the 5 Series.