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2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

8.9/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sits near the top of its class. Efficient in mixed driving; standard driver-assist suite. Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers and road noise on coarse pavement, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $65,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Efficient in mixed driving
  • Standard driver-assist suite
  • Comfortable front seats on long trips

What to check

  • Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers
  • Road noise on coarse pavement

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $65,000.

Owner reviews · 4.0 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Grace M. · Austin, TX · 6 months owned
Second one we've owned

Bought it for the a long commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★☆Hannah F. · Charlotte, NC · 8 months owned
Better than the test drive suggested

Bought it for the a long commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★☆Marcus P. · Columbus, OH · 13 months owned
Second one we've owned

Replaced an older Mercedes-Benz with this one. Big step up in fuel economy; I'd like a little more rear headroom.

Price trend · used Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 12 months

$39.9k$41.0k$42.2k$43.3k$44.4kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $43,188 · -1.33% last 30 days · +6.41% year over year.

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