2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class trim levels explained
Base to top
$58,200
- 16 trims. $54,250 to $112,450.
- Base: E 350 RWD. Top: AMG E 63 S Wagon 4MATIC.
All 16 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 350 RWD | $54,250 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | N/A |
| E 350 RWD | $54,250 | $1,050 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| E 350 4MATIC | $56,750 | $1,050 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg to 25 mpg | N/A |
| E 350 4MATIC AWD | $56,750 | $1,050 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | $62,000 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| E 450 RWD | $64,950 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | $67,450 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | $67,600 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon | $67,600 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 7 |
| E 450 RWD Cabriolet | $71,950 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| AMG 53 E Sedan 4MATIC | $73,900 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD | $74,450 | $1,050 | 3.0L 6cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| AMG E 53 Coupe 4MATIC | $76,250 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 4 |
| AMG E 53 Cabriolet 4MATIC | $82,850 | $1,050 | 3.0L | 429 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 4 |
| AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | $107,500 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
| AMG E 63 S Wagon 4MATIC | $112,450 | $1,050 | 4.0L | 603 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
E 350 to E 450: +$10,700
E 350 RWD $54,250 to E 450 RWD $64,950.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 26 mpg.
- Cargo: 35.0 cu ft to 10.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
E 450 to E 450 All-Terrain Wagon: +$5,600
E 450 4MATIC AWD $62,000 to E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon $67,600.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 24 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 7.
- Cargo: 13.1 cu ft to 35.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
E 450 All-Terrain Wagon to E 450 Cabriolet: +$6,850
E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon $67,600 to E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD $74,450.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 25 mpg.
- Seats: 7 to 4.
- Cargo: 35.0 cu ft to 13.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
E 450 Cabriolet to AMG 53 E Sedan: -$550
E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD $74,450 to AMG 53 E Sedan 4MATIC $73,900.
- Power: 362 hp to 429 hp.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
- Cargo: 13.6 cu ft to 35.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
AMG 53 E Sedan to AMG E 53 Coupe: +$2,350
AMG 53 E Sedan 4MATIC $73,900 to AMG E 53 Coupe 4MATIC $76,250.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 24 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 4.
No equipment data.
AMG E 53 Coupe to AMG E 53 Cabriolet: +$6,600
AMG E 53 Coupe 4MATIC $76,250 to AMG E 53 Cabriolet 4MATIC $82,850.
- MPG: 24 mpg to 23 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG E 53 Cabriolet to AMG E 63 S Sedan: +$24,650
AMG E 53 Cabriolet 4MATIC $82,850 to AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC $107,500.
- Engine: 3.0L to 4.0L.
- Power: 429 hp to 603 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 18 mpg.
- Seats: 4 to 5.
No equipment data.
AMG E 63 S Sedan to AMG E 63 S Wagon: +$4,950
AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC $107,500 to AMG E 63 S Wagon 4MATIC $112,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- 360 camera: optional from E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Premium audio: optional from E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Heated rear seats: optional from E 450 4MATIC AWD, $62,000.
- Panoramic roof: optional from E 350 RWD, $54,250.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | E 350 | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O |
| Remote start | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O |
No equipment data for 13 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: E 350 4MATIC, $56,750.
- 7 or more seats: E 450 4MATIC AWD, 7 seats, $67,600.
- The most hp: AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC, 603 hp, $107,500.
- The best mpg: E 450 4MATIC AWD, 26 mpg, $62,000.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon, AMG 53 E Sedan 4MATIC.
- Dropped: AMG E 53 Sedan 4MATIC.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$550.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 350 RWD | $54,050 | $54,250 | +$200 |
| E 350 4MATIC AWD | $56,550 | $56,750 | +$200 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | $61,550 | $62,000 | +$450 |
| E 450 RWD | $64,350 | $64,950 | +$600 |
| E 450 RWD Cabriolet | $71,400 | $71,950 | +$550 |
| E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD | $73,900 | $74,450 | +$550 |
| AMG E 53 Coupe 4MATIC | $74,950 | $76,250 | +$1,300 |
| AMG E 53 Cabriolet 4MATIC | $81,650 | $82,850 | +$1,200 |
| AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | $107,350 | $107,500 | +$150 |
| AMG E 63 S Wagon 4MATIC | $111,750 | $112,450 | +$700 |
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