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Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class from 2010 to 2023, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $45,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2016, 2020–2023. Look harder at or skip 2017–2019.
2017–2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
A refined, quiet sedan with wide twin screens and advanced driver assistance, plus wagon and AMG versions.
Years to target: 2020–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2017–2019. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $18,000* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $20,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2019 | $24,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2020 | $27,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $32,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2022 | $38,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $45,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2017: owner complaints spike (167, mostly the engine).
- 2018: owner complaints spike (68, mostly the engine).
- 2019: owner complaints spike (54, mostly the driver-assist features).
- 2021 and later cars have touch-sensitive steering wheel pads some find finicky, and electronic repairs are costly out of warranty.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the E450: its turbo six adds much more power than the four-cylinder E300 or E350; 2021 and later models got a refreshed look and the newer MBUX touchscreen system.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
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- Toyota Avalon 2022 · $33,500
- Toyota Crown 2023–2024 · $34,500–$38,000
- Lexus ES 2021–2022 · $33,500–$37,000
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2010–2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
A solid, comfortable Mercedes offered as a sedan, wagon, coupe or convertible.
Years to target: 2010–2016. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,000* | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $13,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $14,500* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Electronics and air suspension repairs get expensive with age, and BlueTEC diesels need emissions system upkeep and had an emissions recall.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the E350: its V6 offers a strong balance of power and reliability; target 2014 or later models, which got a refreshed look and more standard safety aids.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2016, optional from 2010.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2013–2015 · $10,000–$12,000
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Toyota Corolla 2014 · $11,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.