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 has a current nationwide average price of $27,036, and its year-round low is $25,348.44. That puts the model in a broad price band that spans everything from older, more affordable examples to recent, 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 earns strong owner approval across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the E-Class for its luxury feel, smooth ride, and refined performance. They also highlight the elegant interiors and advanced technology, which help the car feel special across multiple generations. Common trade-offs center on maintenance costs, premium-fuel expectations, and some models’ less satisfying power delivery.

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

Recent expert reviews also point to a few recurring compromises, including brake feel on the newest performance wagon, a cramped rear seat in that same model, and advanced safety features that are not standard on every version.

30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz E-Class models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the E-Class as a comfortable, refined luxury car with strong performance and a premium cabin. Expert reviews reinforce that impression by praising the model’s smooth ride, upscale materials, and polished driving character.

• 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 upkeep costs and the condition of individual examples, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review matter a lot.

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:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: MBUX infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 41 miles of electric range, 22 mpg combined in hybrid mode, and 47.4 mpg with 52% of all miles traveled on electricity

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 plus technology that can assist with light off-road travel.
• AMG E 53 Hybrid: This performance upgrade starts at $94,700 and adds a plug-in hybrid powertrain, 577 horsepower, and a 41-mile electric range. It also brings height-adjustable Airmatic air suspension, premium materials, and the kind of high-output character that suits you if you want the most dramatic E-Class wagon experience.

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

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and mileage levels. That makes it easier for you to compare examples and find one that fits your budget and feature priorities.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which creates more favorable buying conditions for used shoppers. The largest drops are concentrated among the newer and mid-cycle examples, while the smaller declines suggest some years are softening more gradually than others. Overall, the table points to broad price easing rather than stability.

The 2016, 2021, and 2017 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 newest model’s Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, and several other driver aids.

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 −5.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.11%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,383. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a refined driving experience that make it appealing across generations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six pairs with a 120-kilowatt electric motor and a 21.2-kilowatt-hour battery, and the wagon returns 41 miles of electric range and 22 mpg combined in hybrid mode.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with an augmented reality navigation system and a Burmester 4D surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
• Safety: The latest model adds a Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, active lane-keep assist, active steering assist, and automatic lane change capability.
• Starting price: The E 450 All-Terrain starts at $79,650.

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 July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.