2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

E-Class E 350 4MATIC AWD vs E-Class E 350 RWD

AWD adds $2,500. Costs $123 more a year in fuel.

$3,238more over 6 years

Blue: E-Class E 350 RWD. Orange: E-Class E 350 4MATIC AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain AWD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Ground clearance
E-Class E 350 RWD E-Class E 350 4MATIC AWD	$54,850 $57,350	$2,500	26 mpg 24 mpg	$1,477 $1,600	$3,238	+143 lb	3.8 in 4.2 in
E-Class E 450 RWD E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD	$69,650 $65,450	-$4,200	25 mpg 24 mpg	$1,536 $1,600	-$3,816	+33 lb	Same
E-Class E 450 Cabriolet 2D RWD E-Class E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD	$76,800 $79,450	$2,650	25 mpg 24 mpg	$1,536 $1,600	$3,034	+121 lb	Same

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.