To the extent that the word “discount” the E-class is a discount version of the Mercedes-Benz S-class—and that’s a good thing. It delivers the same level of polish and panache as Benz’s flagship sedan, with exceptional interior materials, a quiet cockpit, and a composed ride. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-class is one of our favorites among the mid-size luxury-sedan set that includes the BMW 5-series and the Audi A6. Its available twin-turbo V-6 doles out smooth, assertive thrust that’s routed through a nine-speed automatic transmission that deftly changes gears. A full complement of tech features is on offer, including air springs, a surround-view camera system, a self-parking system, and lane centering that steers the car down the highway as long as the driver has a light grip on the steering wheel. Pack rats will appreciate that the E-class wagon offers the same luxuries as the E-class sedan but with more cargo room. Those seeking faster thrills, will want to check out the 429-hp Mercedes-AMG E53 and the bonkers 603-hp Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
Vehicle Overview
| Passengers: 4 | Iphone Charger: Yes | Fully Insured: Yes |
| Interior: Black Leather | On Board Drinks: Yes | Smoking: No |
| DVD Player: Yes | On Board Snacks: Yes | Surround Sound: Yes |
| On Board Wifi: Yes | Bag Capacity: 3 | LCD Screens: Yes |
The E350 sedan replaces the E300, signifying a power bump from 241 to 255 horsepower that also brings a slight fuel-economy improvement. All models now come with blind-spot monitoring and passive entry as standard equipment. The Premium package, newly standard in E-class coupes and convertibles, includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless phone charging, and a Burmester sound system.
Mercedes-Benz offers the E-class in two potencies—the E350 sedan is motivated by a turbo four-cylinder while E450 models come with a twin-turbo V-6. The V-6 is the one to get; it’s smooth, quiet, powerful, and rocketed an E450 4Matic sedan from zero to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. For comparison, the four-cylinder 2019 E300 required 6.5 seconds. The more powerful 2020 E350 might shave a tenth of a second from that time. We haven’t tested the E450 coupe or convertible yet but expect them to perform similarly to the E450 sedan.