How much does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class's current nationwide average price is $27,296, and its year-round low is $25,339.16. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today, with pricing stretching from newer luxury-wagon territory down to older, more accessible used examples. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz E-Class earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and the model's appeal is anchored by luxury, comfort, and performance.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the E-Class for its smooth ride, refined interior, and strong performance. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its elegant design and advanced technology, which help the car feel upscale across multiple generations.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage center on brake feel, rear-seat space, and safety equipment that is bundled into packages rather than broadly included.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz E-Class models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the E-Class as a luxury car with a comfortable ride, strong performance, and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert coverage also reinforces its refined driving character and high-quality materials across model years.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz E-Class between 4.64 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most likely to come from premium-car upkeep and condition-sensitive examples, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review are especially worthwhile.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Across all model years, at 69.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Fully charge the battery, and the E 53 wagon returns an EPA-rated 41 miles of electric range. It’s also rated at 22 mpg combined in hybrid mode. We saw an indicated high of 44 miles of range with a fully charged battery and an average of 22.9 mpg when exclusively using the gasoline engine.

Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers...

• E 450 All-Terrain: This is the less-expensive wagon, starting at $79,650, and it adds a more rugged look plus technology that can assist with light off-road travel.
• AMG E 53 Hybrid: This is the performance upgrade, with a base price of $94,700, and it adds the plug-in hybrid powertrain, rapid acceleration, and a more performance-focused setup. It suits you if you want the most powerful and distinctive E-Class wagon in the lineup.

What Mercedes-Benz E-Class do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2015.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of availability and pricing. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more chances to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality.

What is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in some of the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you’re flexible on model year and equipment.

The 2016, 2019, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 10/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2018: 10/10
• 2014: 6/10

The 2026 model's Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, and several other driver-assistance systems.

For the safest used buy, the 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 models all post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.5% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.25%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,337. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a refined cabin, a smooth ride, and a premium driving experience that make it appealing across generations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The heart of this PHEV is a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine paired with a 120-kilowatt electric motor and 21.2-kilowatt-hour battery. The motor makes 161 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, and total system output, including the turbo six, measures 577 hp and 553 lb-ft (604 hp with Race Start active).
• Tech: As expected, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with an augmented reality navigation system, music streaming, and a sensational Burmester 4D surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
• Safety: However, the optional Driver Assistance Package adds 16 additional systems for a reasonable additional cost. Among them are adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring, active intersection assist, active emergency stop assist, active lane-change assist, active lane-keep assist, and active steering assist.
• Starting price: The subject of this review, the AMG E 53 Hybrid is the performance upgrade, with a base price of $94,700, including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.