2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

　　

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

byRyan ZumMallenContributor

　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　, rating written byRyan ZumMallenVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The Mercedes-Benz E-Class deserves a place on any luxury shopper's short list. This popular midsize luxury car gained new looks and updated engines during its 2021 refresh, and we liked the result enough that the E-Class earned the zzdcar Top Rated Luxury Sedan award. This year the E-Class would have won again were it not for a technicality — it lost out to its completely redesigned big brother, the larger S-Class.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$178/mo  for E-Class E 350

　　E-Class E 350

　　E 350 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $54,950 MSRPE 350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $57,450 MSRPE 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $62,750 MSRPE 450 4MATIC 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $68,600 MSRPE 450 4MATIC 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $75,750 MSRPE 450 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $66,100 MSRPE 450 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $73,250 MSRPE 450 4MATIC All-Terrain 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $68,400 MSRPAMG E 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $75,000 MSRPAMG E 53 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $77,600 MSRPAMG E 53 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $84,350 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Not to worry. The 2022 E-Class is still plenty appealing. You can choose an E-Class as a sedan, which is the most popular, but there's also a coupe, a convertible and even a wagon, which is somehow both dorky and cool at the same time. All come with a richly appointed interior and top-notch refinement, and you can further layer on added performance and technological wizardry to your heart's (and budget's) content.

　　Even in a competitive segment, there is plenty that makes the E-Class stand out compared to the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Volvo S90. Check out our test team's Expert Rating to learn more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the E-Class drive? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class feels smooth and balanced on the road, with a seamless powertrain that goes about its business without much fuss. Acceleration is effortless. We tested the E 450 4Matic sedan. At the zzdcar test track, we recorded a 0-60 mph sprint of 4.9 seconds, which puts it near the top of the class. The all-wheel-drive system does a great job of putting power to the pavement and making the E-Class feel sporty when you select the Sport drive mode.

　　The steering doesn't provide much in the way of feedback, but it's quick and light, making it easy to maneuver in parking lots or on tight city streets. In corners, the E-Class feels composed without being stiff. Our biggest complaint is braking performance. While the brakes are smooth, our testing showed that the E-Class posted some of the longest panic 60-0 mph braking figures we've seen on a luxury car in a while. We suspect a better set of tires would improve things immensely.

　　

Comfort

9.0/10

　　How comfortable is the E-Class? The E-Class nails the most important aspect of a luxury car: quiet refinement. The seats offer lots of support and adjustment, though we found the padding to be on the firm side. Even so, they remained comfortable after a few hundred miles behind the wheel. The ride is smooth and isolating without feeling overly disconnected. Our tester had the optional air suspension and we think it's well worth getting.

　　This E-Class is quiet too, with little road or wind noise intruding into the cabin. Dip into the throttle and you get a smooth growl from the six-cylinder engine. It's just quiet enough to avoid attracting attention. The mild hybrid system allows for seamless engine stop-start functionality at stoplights, with no vibrations coming through when the engine shuts off or fires on. The climate control is also quiet, even at full blast. It works simply and evenly, and rear passengers will appreciate the air vents.

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