Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.8 in. Class median 36.5 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $54,050. Class median $36,750.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 3.7 in. Class middle half 5.0 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 3.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 125.
- Price: 25% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 3.7 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 25% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the E-Class a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.8 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.1 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | No |
Is the E-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,050 | Median $36,750 | 103 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 193.8 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the E-Class a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 40% of 101
Is the E-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 3.7 in clearance, 57.8 in tall | 5.0 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the E-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 3.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- E 350 4MATIC AWD, 3.7 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the E-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 25% above cars like it.
- Price, E 350 RWD
- $54,050
- Predicted price
- $43,122
- Gap
- +$10,928 (+25%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the E-Class a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Class E 350 RWD | $54,050 | 12.3 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Subaru Legacy Limited XT AWD | $34,195 | 11.9 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | 4.4 cents | 15.0 cu ft | 271 hp |
Compared with 561 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
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