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 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same overall quality score 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 $12,998 to $26,997 while a used 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $17,788 to $31,462.
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 51.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 8.5 out of 10. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s base engine makes 195 horsepower, and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 241 horsepower. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 886 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. This gives the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The E-Class uses diesel, and the E-Class uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $117,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$54,696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $119,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,507
Price Range:
$12,998 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$14,011 - $46,941
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
241
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,015
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,839
Price Range:
$17,788 - $31,462
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$26,041
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$16,057 - $49,853
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
238
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71,838
# Good or Great Deals:
110
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 20.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 12.5
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
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26 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
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26 out of / 29Available 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
E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 400, E 400 4MATIC, AMG E 63 S, E 550, E 250 BlueTEC, E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 3800 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 42 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
591 / 886 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 522 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
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:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3792 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
193.8 inches
Wheelbase:
115.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
designo Selenite Grey Magno Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Piedmont Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Saffron Beige / Silk Beige/Espresso / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown
Black
Black / Black Pearl
Brown
Amaretto / Auburn Brown / Chestnut Brown/Black / Light Brown / Sand
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black / Crystal Grey/Seashell Grey
Red
Mystic Red
White
Platinum White
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Espresso / Macchiato Beige/Saddle Brown
Black
Black / Black/Titanium Grey Pearl
Brown
Nut Brown/Black / Nut Brown/Espresso
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
