2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Starting MSRP
$63,900
to $78,300
About the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class enters the mid-size luxury segment anchored by four distinct trims, ranging in price from an entry point of $63,900 to a top configuration nearing $78,300. The standard powertrain for the E 350 models delivers 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0L four-cylinder mild-hybrid setup, achieving a combined fuel economy rating of 28 MPG (25 city/33 highway). Dimensions are consistent across the sedan variants, with a 116.6-inch wheelbase contributing to its 194.9-inch overall length. Buyers prioritizing increased power can opt for the E 450 4MATIC trims, which feature a 3.0L six-cylinder mild hybrid, though efficiency metrics for this variant are not provided. The base rear-wheel-drive configuration emphasizes efficiency, supported by a mandatory premium unleaded fuel requirement.
Key Highlights
Balanced Fuel Efficiency
The standard E 350 configuration achieves a documented 28 MPG combined, pairing a 2.0L mild-hybrid engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission for practical luxury motoring.
$63,900 Entry Price
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class begins at $63,900, establishing a precise entry barrier for accessing its platform and engineering features.
Powertrain Scalability
Buyers have the choice between the 255 hp, 295 lb-ft, four-cylinder E 350 and the more potent, six-cylinder E 450 variant, offering stratified performance options.
Generous Front Legroom
The cabin provides 41.5 inches of front legroom, supporting occupant comfort relative to the vehicle's 194.9-inch overall length.
Best For
Efficiency-Focused Executives
- These buyers benefit from the E 350's 33 MPG highway rating and the standard 9-speed automatic transmission while maintaining access to premium engineering.
Luxury Commuters
- With a base power output of 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class provides responsive performance necessary for daily driving demands.
Buyers Valuing Predictable Cost
- The defined price bracket spanning $63,900 to $78,300 allows for precise budgeting across the four available trims.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 350 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $63,900 | rear wheel drive | 255 hp | 28 mpg |
| E 350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $66,400 | all wheel drive | 255 hp | 27 mpg |
| E 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $72,300 | all wheel drive | 375 hp | 25 mpg |
| E 450 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $78,300 | all wheel drive | 375 hp | 25 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
E 350 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
E 350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
E 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
E 450 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
| Feature | E 350 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | E 350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | E 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | E 450 4MATIC 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (32 features) | ||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Brake Drying | ||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Power Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 375 hp @ 5800 rpm | 375 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 6 | inline 6 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (4 features) | ||||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | — | — | |
| Transmission Type | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 435.0/574.2 mi. | 417.6/574.2 mi. | 382.8/539.4 mi. | 382.8/539.4 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 25/33 MPG | 24/33 MPG | 22/31 MPG | 22/31 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 28 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (28 features) | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Front View Camera | ||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | ||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Camera | ||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 14.4 in | 14.4 in | 14.4 in | 14.4 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | Burmester |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | — | — | — | |
| Stereo Power | — | — | — | 750W |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | 2 |
| Surround Audio | — | — | — | Discrete |
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (17 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Front Head Room | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. | 57.8 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | ||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | ||||
| Rearseats (6 features) | ||||
| Folding Center Armrest | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 38.2 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.2 in. | 36.2 in. | 36.2 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Third Row Seats Folds Into Floor | — | — | — | |
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||
| Run Flat Tires | ||||
| Tire Size | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 225/55R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 18 x 8.0 in | 19 x 8.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | ||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (11 features) | ||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 12.7 cu.ft. | 12.7 cu.ft. | 12.7 cu.ft. | 33.1 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Curb Weight | 4134 lbs. | 4189 lbs. | 4376 lbs. | 4575 lbs. |
| Height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 58.9 in. |
| Length | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 12.7 cu.ft. | 12.7 cu.ft. | 12.7 cu.ft. | 64.6 cu.ft. |
| Turning Circle | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 116.6 in. | 116.6 in. | 116.6 in. | 116.6 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 81.3 in. | 81.3 in. | 81.3 in. | 81.3 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.4 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Concierge Service | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base horsepower and torque rating for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The entry-level E 350 models are equipped with a mild-hybrid system that produces 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
How does the fuel economy differ between the base and higher-tier 2026 E-Class models?
The E 350 achieves 28 MPG combined (25 city/33 highway), while specific efficiency ratings for the six-cylinder E 450 variants are not detailed here.
What are the dimensional specifications of the 2026 E-Class Sedan?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan measures 194.9 inches long, 74.0 inches wide, and rides on a 116.6-inch wheelbase.
Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class require a specific fuel grade?
Yes, all listed configurations of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class require premium unleaded fuel to operate correctly with their mild-hybrid powertrains.
What is the cargo volume in the 2026 E-Class Sedan?
The sedan body style of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is specified to offer 12.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
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