2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.9s
- E 450 4MATIC AWD, 362 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 49% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 14% of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,222 lb | 171 | 11.7 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $65,550 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $72,250 |
| E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,429 lb | 163 | 12.2 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $79,550 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,530 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $71,150 |
| E 450 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,134 lb | 175 | 11.4 | 5.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $69,750 |
| E 450 RWD Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 5.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $76,900 |
| E 350 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,924 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,250 |
| E 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $56,750 |
| E 350 RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $56,750 |
| E 350 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,073 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,250 |
| E 450 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,073 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $65,550 |
| E 450 RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $69,750 |
| E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon | 3.0L | 362 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 178 | 11.3 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $71,250 |
| AMG E 53 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,073 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $81,300 |
| AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 211 | 9.5 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $81,300 |
| AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 211 | 9.5 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $84,500 |
| AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 211 | 9.5 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $91,500 |
| AMG E 63 S 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,073 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $112,800 |
| AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 296 | 6.8 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $112,800 |
| AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,073 lb | 296 | 6.8 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $121,100 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | E 350 RWD | $56,750 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 7 | 362 hp | E 450 4MATIC AWD | $65,550 | +$8,800 | $1,477 | $0 |
| 3.0L | 3 | 429 hp | AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan | $81,300 | +$15,750 | $1,600 | +$123 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan | $112,800 | +$31,500 | $2,021 | +$544 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 20 | E 350 RWD | $56,750 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the E 350 RWD: 255 hp, 26 mpg, $56,750. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $51,250 | 4.3 s |
| Toyota Crown | Platinum AWD | 340 hp | 30 mpg | $52,350 | 5.7 s |
| Audi A6 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 261 hp | 27 mpg | $56,900 | 5.8 s |
| BMW 5 Series | 540i RWD | 335 hp | 27 mpg | $62,900 | 4.9 s |
E-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2023 Audi A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | E 450 4MATIC AWD | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 335 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,222 lb | 4,266 lb |
| hp per ton | 171 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| MSRP | $65,550 | $60,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree