Mercedes E-Class models explained

By Craig Hale

Last updated: 1 May 2025

Discover the Mercedes E-Class model range

There are plenty of Mercedes E-Class models to choose from – you can pick from petrols, diesels and hybrids and decide what features matter to you with stylish, sporty and luxurious trim levels.

Keep reading for a full run-through of all the E-Class models below.

Mercedes E-Class models: full list

For the sixth-generation E-Class, the most luxurious to date, you can pick from a number of engines and trim levels.

Engines:

• Petrol – E 200

• Diesel – E 220 d, E 450 d

• PHEV – E 300 e, E 300 de

Trim levels:

• Urban Edition

• AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus

• Exclusive Premium, Exclusive Premium Plus

Mercedes E-Class AMG Line

Considered the most affordable model, this still has a sporty edge with styling inspired by the AMG performance variants.

You still get all the essentials, like keyless go, LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist and wireless charging for your phone.

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Mercedes E-Class AMG Line Premium

This is a worthy upgrade over the standard AMG Line with extra luxury features like a sliding panoramic sunroof and comfort access, which means you can walk up to the car and it’ll unlock automatically.

It also adds a high-end Burmester 4D surround sound system and a full 360-degree parking camera.

Mercedes E-Class AMG Line Premium Plus

Yet another upgrade that builds on the solid AMG Line foundations, the Plus part means you get a more refined ride thanks to acoustic glass and special, quieter tyres.

Inside, you’ll find not only a heated steering wheel but also heated armrests. That’s on top of a head-up display and the so-called Superscreen – it adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen in front of the passenger and a selfie camera, which you can even use for those all-too-familiar work video calls if your passenger is conducting business on the move.

Mercedes E-Class Exclusive Premium

This model takes some of the AMG Line Premium’s highlights, like 19-inch alloys, comfort access and a panoramic sunroof, but adds some luxurious upgrades.

For example, you get the acoustic glass from the Premium Plus to help you appreciate that Burmester sound system even more. You also get the ‘Exclusive Line interior’ – it’s more sophisticated to differentiate it from the AMG Line variants.

Mercedes E-Class Exclusive Premium Plus

As the name suggests, this is an upgrade of the already lavish Premium above. It includes the largest standard alloys in the range, at 21 inches, as well as all the heated interior trim and the Superscreen from the Premium trim.

It’s also the only E-Class trim to have the extremely soft Nappa leather interior as standard, the highest quality available in a Mercedes.

Mercedes E-Class Urban Edition

This is a high-spec, stylish version of the E-Class packed with features, including large 20-inch alloys, tinted windows and plenty of chrome trim.

Driver aids and conveniences include keyless go, blind spot assist and a wide-angle reversing camera with a parking aid.

Other standard tech includes a fingerprint scanner (just like your smartphone), heated front seats, a large 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an even bigger 14.4-inch infotainment display.

Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E-Class Estate is an even more practical version of the popular saloon model. You get a wide-opening hatchback-style boot, which makes it far easier to load larger and bulkier items into the back of your executive motor.

The boot capacity stands at 615 litres with the seats up, or 1,830 litres with them folded flat. That’s a noticeable upgrade over the saloon’s 540-litre boot.

Note that E-Class Estate plug-in hybrid models have a 460-litre boot to make room for the 19.5kWh battery. More on that below.

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Mercedes E-Class Coupé

For previous generations, Mercedes would sell you a stylish E-Class Coupé, which shows off that familiar road presence in a much more sporty design.

Due to slow sales, the E-Class Coupé didn’t make the cut for the sixth-generation model, which was introduced in 2023. Instead, the E-Class and C-Class coupés were replaced by the CLE (pictured above).

The new CLE also comes as a convertible – called the CLE Cabriolet – if that’s your thing.

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Mercedes E-Class petrol, hybrid & electric models

Over the years, Mercedes has sold the E-Class models with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, adding mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants to the list more recently.

There are plenty to choose from, so you’ll be able to find the right E-Class engine for you.

Mercedes E-Class petrol mild hybrid

The only petrol-powered sixth-gen E-Class is the E 200. It has a 2.0-litre engine that produces 204hp, but it also has a 23hp electric motor as part of the mild hybrid system, so it’s good for 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds and up to 41.5mpg.

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Mercedes E-Class diesel mild hybrid

Even though many buyers are shying away from diesel, Mercedes knows plenty of people still fill up at the black pumps, so you can buy two different types.

The E 220 d is a 197hp 2.0-litre unit capable of 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds and 56.5mpg. And there’s the E 450 d, which uses a 367hp 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine for a 5.0-second 0-62mph time and 44.8mpg.

Both are mild hybrids, so they also have a 23hp electric motor for a small boost, but only the more powerful E 450 d comes with 4MATIC four-wheel drive.

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Mercedes E-Class PHEV

You can get the Mercedes E-Class as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with a petrol or a diesel engine, depending on which you prefer, which is a big plus.

They use the same 2.0-litre engines found in the E 200 and E 220 d above, supplemented with a 129hp electric motor and a 19.5kWh battery that’s good for up to 68 miles of electric-only range. Impressive.

It’s worth mentioning that the performance AMG model, the E 53, is also a plug-in hybrid. There’s a 449hp 3.0-litre petrol engine, a 163hp electric motor and a slightly larger 21.2kWh battery.

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What is the best Mercedes E-Class model?

Picking the right Mercedes E-Class model depends on what’s important to you.

For a budget option, you can’t go wrong with an E 200 AMG Line. It’s the cheapest new E-Class you can buy, but still has all the performance and kit you need from a modern car.

If you’re after a mid-range model, look at the plug-in hybrids in AMG Line Premium Plus or Exclusive Premium trim – it’ll tick just about every box you need it to.

The top-performing E 53, with its 3.8-second 0-62mph, will always be tempting, but it’s also the most expensive E-Class. Instead, look at the E 450 d – its 5 seconds to 62mph is more than enough, and you get that diesel fuel economy to boot.

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