Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $56,750. Class median $43,010.
- 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 166.
- Price: 26% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 7 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 | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.2 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 26% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 7 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 36.5 in | 84 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 37.3 in | 84 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 35.0 cu ft | Median 14.2 cu ft | 73 | Yes |
Is the E-Class a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,750 | Median $43,010 | 87 | No |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 151 hp to 351 hp | 88 | Yes |
| Length | 194.3 in | Median 192.9 in | 83 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 87 | 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 87 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 50% of 78
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, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall | 57 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | 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 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- E 350 4MATIC AWD, 4.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the E-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 26% above cars like it.
- Price, E 350 RWD
- $56,750
- Predicted price
- $45,081
- Gap
- +$11,669 (+26%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the E-Class a good buy?
No. 7 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 | $56,750 | 12.3 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Kia K5 GT FWD | $31,690 | 11.9 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata N Line FWD | $34,825 | 11.9 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | $38,990 | 4.3 cents | 22.9 cu ft | 271 hp |
| Volkswagen Arteon SE R-Line FWD | $43,010 | 11.4 cents | 27.2 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia RWD | $44,280 | 11.9 cents | 13.4 cu ft | 280 hp |
| BMW 3 Series 330e RWD | $45,450 | 11.9 cents | 13.2 cu ft | 288 hp |
| Toyota Crown Platinum AWD | $52,350 | 10.7 cents | 15.2 cu ft | 340 hp |
Compared with 400 trims of other makes, sedans, 2023.
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