E-Class Saloon

Released 2023

Mercedes-Benz's executive saloon (W214), sold in the UK as petrol and diesel mild hybrids and petrol or diesel plug-in hybrids, suited to buyers who want a large, comfortable rear-wheel-drive saloon.

Body: Saloon
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 194–308 bhp
Range: 65–67 mi
Boot: 540 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the E-Class is refined, roomy and comfortable, with a lavish, high-tech cabin, and rate the E 300 e plug-in hybrid for its long electric range. The common criticisms are a slow, coarse E 200 and a BMW 5 Series that is better to drive; Parkers found the lowered suspension uncomfortable, and What Car? notes the plug-in hybrid's smaller boot.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 194–308 bhp
0–62 mph: 6.4–7.6 s
Top speed: 146–149 mph
Engine or motors: E 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; E 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; E 300 e and E 300 de: the same engines plus a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque: 320 Nm (E 200), 440 Nm (E 220 d), 550 Nm system (E 300 e), 700 Nm system (E 300 de)
Gearbox: 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 65–67 miles
Battery: 19.53 kWh
Fastest charging: 55 kW
Economy (WLTP): 43.5–176.6 mpg
Range detail: WLTP electric range 67 miles (E 300 e) or 65 miles (E 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 71 miles
Charging: Plug-in hybrids: 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2 hours); DC up to 55 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes)
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (E 200), 58.9 mpg (E 220 d), 134.6 mpg (E 300 e), 176.6 mpg (E 300 de); plug-in hybrids 14.7 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions: 148 g/km (E 200), 126 g/km (E 220 d), 48 g/km (E 300 e) and 40 g/km (E 300 de) weighted

Practicality

Body: Saloon
Seats: 5
Boot: 540 litres
Length: 4,949 mm
Width: 1,904 mm
Weight: From 1,873 kg
Boot: 540 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 370 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing: 2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size: 4,949 mm long, 1,904 mm wide without mirrors (2,065 mm with), 1,468 mm high (1,480 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,873 kg (E 200) to 2,273 kg (E 300 de); 66-litre fuel tank (50 litres plug-in hybrids)

Tech and safety

Infotainment: MBUX with optional MBUX Superscreen (passenger display with selfie and video camera)
Driver assistance: Driving Assistance Package Plus available

Pros and cons

Pros

E 300 e plug-in hybrid has 67 miles of WLTP electric range
E 220 d diesel returns 58.9 mpg WLTP combined
540-litre boot on the mild-hybrid models

Cons

The plug-in hybrids' boot shrinks to 370 litres
Plug-in hybrids weigh over 2,200 kg
DC charging on the plug-in hybrids is limited to 55 kW

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
BMW5 Series Saloon	Saloon	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	205–483 bhp	57–64 mi	520 l	Oct 2023
AudiA6 Saloon	Saloon	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	201–295 bhp	71 mi	492 l	Apr 2025
AudiA5 Saloon	Saloon	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	148–630 bhp	52–74 mi	445 l	Jul 2024

Sources

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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