Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class was built from 2016 to 2023, as a 4-door saloon; 5-door estate; 2-door coupé (C238); 2-door cabriolet (A238). Powertrain: Petrol: 1.5 L M264 turbo I4; 1.6 L M274 turbo I4; 2.0 L M264 turbo I4; 2.0 L M274 turbo I4; 3.0 L M256 turbo I6; 3.0 L M276 twin-turbo V6;…. Battery: 0.8 kWh Lithium-ion (Bluetec Hybrid); 6.2 kWh lithium-ion (E350e); 13.5 kWh lit…. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic). Size: 4,923 x 1,852 x 1,468 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1605 - 2048 kg (2017: Sedan SWB); 1770 - 1800 kg (2017: Sed….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fifth generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, sold from 2016 as a 2017 model. It succeeded the W212/S212 E-Class models. The coupe/convertible models share the same platform as the sedan/wagon, in contrast to the previous generation. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG E 63 and E 63 S versions of the W213 have been available as well from 2016 (as a 2017 model), and these are the only versions with V8 engines. Since the mid-1990s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been equipped with quad headlights and a differentiated design compared to the C-Class and S-Class.
Design
Stylistically, the 2017 E-Class followed the latest C-Class, the GLA, and the S-Class coupé. Its front end features Mercedes’ familiar bullet-shaped headlights and an upright grille, while its rear end gets a pair of LED taillights, with similarities to the 2014 E-Class models, that extend into the quarter panels. As on other recent models, the 2017 E-Class features two distinct front-end treatments: a traditional chrome grille and a more sporting blade grille. The aerodynamic efficiency have been refined as the drag coefficient improved from 0.25 in the previous model to a class-leading 0.23.
Drivetrain (2016–2020)
Engine options for the 2017 E-Class saw a major update, thanks to the switch to inline-6 engines from the previous V6 engines, along with a new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines (OM654) and existing four-cylinder petrol engines (M274). All engines, save for the AMG V8, come standard with Mercedes’ 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox; the AMG V8 uses a nine-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT gearbox.
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Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other convertible models in this database (17 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 237 mm above the median of 4,686 mm, and longer than 80% of the 15 other convertible models in this database.
- 73 mm below the median of 1,925 mm, and narrower than 69% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
- 243 mm above the median of 1,225 mm, and taller than 87% of the 15 other convertible models in this database.
- 289 mm above the median of 2,650 mm, and longer than 88% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
Who it suits
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the E-Class
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2023 - present
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Can I import a Mercedes-Benz E-Class from Japan?
By production year alone, Mercedes-Benz E-Class is inside the age window for United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2041); Canada (2031); Australia (2041). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 1.5 L M264 turbo I4; 1.6 L M274 turbo I4; 2.0 L M264 turbo I4; 2.0 L M274 turbo I4; 3.0 L M256 turbo I6; 3.0 L M276 twin-turbo V6; 4.0 L M177 AMG twin-turbo V8; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L M139 mild hybrid turbo I4; 2.0 L M270 plug-in hybrid turbo I4; 3.0 L M256 mild hybrid turbo I6; Diesel: 1.6–2.0 L OM654 turbo I4; 2.0 L OM654 plug-in hybrid turbo I4; 2.9 L OM656 turbo I6; 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6; electric motor: 27 hp 120-volt compact electric motor (BlueTEC HYBRID); 16 kW BorgWarner 48V eBooster Electric Starter-Generator Motor (EQ Boost); 65 kW Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (E350 e); 122 PS Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (E300 e/E300 de); battery: 0.8 kWh Lithium-ion (Bluetec Hybrid); 6.2 kWh lithium-ion (E350e); 13.5 kWh lithium-ion (E300e/E300de).
How big is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
4,923 mm long and 1,852 mm wide and 1,468 mm tall, on a 2,939 mm wheelbase (4-door saloon; 5-door estate; 2-door coupé (C238); 2-door cabriolet (A238)). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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