Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $54,250. Class median $38,950.
- Commuter: $111 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 3.8 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 4.2 in clearance. Top 101% of 132.
- Price: 28% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 10 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 | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $111 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.2 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 28% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 10 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?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.8 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 35.0 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | Yes |
Is the E-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,250 | Median $38,950 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 194.3 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the E-Class a good commuter car?
No. $111 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 54% of 79
Is the E-Class a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 3.8 in clearance, 58.0 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the E-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.2 in clearance. Top 101% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- E 350 4MATIC AWD, 4.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the E-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 28% above cars like it.
- Price, E 350 RWD
- $54,250
- Predicted price
- $42,428
- Gap
- +$11,822 (+28%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the E-Class a good buy?
No. 10 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Class E 350 RWD | $54,250 | 12.8 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Kia K5 GT FWD | $30,590 | 11.9 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata N Line FWD | $33,300 | 11.9 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Subaru Legacy Limited XT AWD | $34,445 | 11.9 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Toyota Camry XLE V6 FWD | $35,070 | 12.3 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Toyota Avalon XLE FWD | $36,125 | 12.3 cents | 16.1 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Lexus ES 350 FWD | $40,000 | 12.3 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 302 hp |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia RWD | $40,350 | 11.9 cents | 13.4 cu ft | 280 hp |
| BMW 3 Series 330e RWD | $44,550 | 11.4 cents | 13.2 cu ft | 288 hp |
Compared with 470 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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