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 $27,624, and its year-round low is $25,352.46. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older, more affordable examples to much newer, higher-priced versions. 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 is a strong used-car choice if you want luxury, comfort, and technology across a wide range of model years. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the E-Class for its smooth ride, elegant interiors, and strong performance. They also consistently value its advanced features and refined driving experience, which help the car feel special even in older model years.

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

The main tradeoffs are high pricing, maintenance costs, and, in some versions, a less satisfying brake feel or infotainment experience. Even so, the E-Class remains a compelling used luxury car because it delivers comfort, prestige, and breadth of choice in one package.

31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz E-Class models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as comfortable, refined, and well built, and expert reviews repeatedly highlight its luxury feel, strong performance, and advanced features. Across the model years in the data, that combination gives the E-Class a reputation for delivering a polished ownership experience.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, since upkeep costs can be significant on luxury models.

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

Across all model years, at 69.1% 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:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: MBUX infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 41 miles of electric range and 22 mpg combined in hybrid mode

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

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

• E 450 All-Terrain: The less-expensive wagon starts at $79,650 and adds a more rugged look, height-adjustable Airmatic air suspension, and technology that can assist with light off-road travel.
• AMG E 53 Hybrid: This performance-focused wagon starts at $94,700 and adds AMG-engineered speed, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and a cabin that can be upgraded with Pinnacle trim, 21-inch forged alloy wheels, premium leather, and available option packages such as AMG Dynamic Plus, MBUX Superscreen, Driver Assistance, and Multicontour Seating.

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 be popular because they give you more listings to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often sit in a sweet spot where used shoppers can balance luxury features with broader availability.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. The steepest drops are concentrated among newer and mid-cycle examples, while a few older years have changed more gradually. Overall, the table points to a market that has become more favorable for buyers across much of the lineup.

The 2016, 2019, and 2025 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 includes the Driver Assistance Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, and other advanced 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 −3.77% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.51%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,605. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a smooth ride, a luxurious cabin, and a polished overall character that make it feel special even in older model years.

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, and it returns an EPA-rated 41 miles of electric range and 22 mpg combined in hybrid mode.
• Tech: As expected, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with an augmented reality navigation system, music streaming, and a Burmester 4D surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
• Safety: The optional Driver Assistance Package adds 16 additional systems, among them adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitoring, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, and automatic lane change capability.
• Starting price: 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.