2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

　　

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　, rating written byCameron RogersNews Editor

　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a perennial favorite with luxury-car shoppers and our test team alike. With a ritzy cabin, smooth engines and technology features that truly make driving easier, the E-Class checks all the boxes you'd expect of a vehicle in this price range. And that's before you peruse the options list, which is chock full of add-ons like massaging front seats, a 23-speaker audio system and soft-closing doors. You can get the E-Class as a sedan, a coupe, a convertible and even a wagon to truly find a model to suit your needs.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 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

　　$196/mo  for E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain

　　E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain

　　E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) (Most Popular) - $71,250 MSRPAMG E 63 S 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) - $121,100 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　Mercedes gave the E-Class a significant update just a couple years ago, and a next-generation E-Class is on the way for the 2024 model year. Even though the E-Class remains essentially unchanged for 2023, we think it's still an excellent pick even among compelling rivals such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Genesis G80.

　　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

　　8.3

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the E-Class All-Terrain drive? The E 450 All-Terrain wagon isn't the E-Class for everyone, but it's every bit as good to drive as the sedan. The turbocharged mild hybrid inline six-cylinder engine under the hood is one of the smoothest on sale right now, and it delivers its 362 horsepower to all four wheels without fuss. Despite weighing in at a hefty 4,551 pounds, the E 450 All-Terrain scoots its way from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. It makes passing a breeze, and the nine-speed automatic transmission shifts so smoothly you'd be forgiven for never noticing the gears change. The only scratch on this Mercedes' armor is the braking, but spongy brakes were also a complaint we had of the A6 Allroad, this car's main competition. That said, the E-Class' pedal is both wooden and hard to smoothly control, and the wagon needed a lengthy 128 feet to stop from 60 mph.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the E-Class All-Terrain? The E 450 All-Terrain is a great place to spend time. Double-glazed glass, thick carpets and a bank vault-like interior all work to keep you isolated from the world around you. The All-Terrain's air suspension is rarely caught out by imperfections in the road, with only bigger potholes and manhole covers resulting in any noticeable thump through the cabin. Beyond that, the All-Terrain is a mile-munching cocoon.

　　Our test car came equipped with Nappa leather throughout. The leather was both supple and comforting, though we think the more rugged yet soft MB-Tex synthetic leather seat surfaces would better serve this wagon's off-road aspirations. The chairs are heated, cooled and adjustable more than a dozen ways, and they only add to this wagon's relaxing character. The E-Class' comfort was only let down by its heater when, on a chilly night, it refused to get hot. It could be an isolated bug, but it was a frustration worth noting.

　　Continue reading zzdcar Expert Rating below