2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
In comparing the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranges from $15,839 to $31,310 while a used 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $20,144 to $39,952.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class both lose 50 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 7.9 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is ranked 3 out of 25 Best Luxury Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class makes 329 horsepower. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, while the E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 505 miles. The E-Class uses gasoline, and the E-Class uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
27065 - 117200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
54696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
27065 - 119800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23514
Price Range:
15839 - 31310
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21575
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12315 - 48955
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
202
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84210
# Good or Great Deals:
72
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28406
Price Range:
20144 - 39952
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
22402
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13758 - 46671
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
261
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77877
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.4 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.282828240088268
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 22.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6888635283311624
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.0 - 8.2
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
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12 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
329 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
329 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
354 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
55 inches
Length:
185 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4145 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
185 inches
Wheelbase:
108.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Dune Silver Metallic
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Dune Silver Metallic
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Natural Beige/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige
Brown
Espresso Brown/Black / Espresso Brown/Silk Beige
Gray
Grey/Black
Red
Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Natural Beige/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige
Brown
Espresso Brown/Black / Espresso Brown/Silk Beige
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
Red
Red/Black
