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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Mercedes-Benz W214 1X7A0885.jpg
| name = Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| caption = Mercedes-Benz E-Class  (W214)
| manufacturer = {{ubl
  | Daimler-Benz (1993–1998)
  | DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007)
  | Daimler AG (2007–2022)
  | Mercedes-Benz Group<br />(2022–present)
  }}
| production = 1953–present (E-Class nomenclature adopted since 1993)
| class = [[Engineering:Executive car|Executive car]] ([[Engineering:E-segment|E]])
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W124|Mercedes-Benz W124]] (pre-facelift models, 1984–1993)
}}

The '''Mercedes-Benz E-Class''' is a range of [[Engineering:Executive car|executive car]]s manufactured by German automaker [[Company:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] in various engine and body configurations. Produced since 1953, the E-Class falls midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.

Before 1993, the E in Mercedes-Benz nomenclature was a suffix following a vehicle's model number which stood for Einspritzmotor (German for fuel injection engine). It began to appear in the early 1960s, when that feature began to be utilized broadly in the maker's product line, and not just in its upper-tier luxury and sporting models.  By the launch of the facelifted [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W124|W124]] in 1993 fuel injection was ubiquitous in Mercedes engines, and the E was adopted as a prefix (i.e., E 220). The model line is referred to officially as the E-Class (or ''E-Klasse''). All generations of the E-Class have offered either [[Engineering:Rear-wheel drive|rear-wheel drive]] or Mercedes' 4Matic [[Engineering:Four-wheel drive|four-wheel drive]] system.

The E-Class is Mercedes-Benz' best-selling model, with more than 13 million sold by 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/history/frist-new-e-class-rolls-off-the-production-line-in-sindelfingen/|title=First new E-Class rolls off the production line in Sindelfingen.|date=4 March 2016|access-date=5 March 2016|archive-date=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170116141843/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/history/frist-new-e-class-rolls-off-the-production-line-in-sindelfingen/|url-status=live}}</ref> The first E-Class series was originally available as four-door sedan, five-door [[Engineering:Station wagon|station wagon]], two-door coupe and two-door convertible. From 1997 to 2009, the equivalent coupe and convertible were sold under the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class]] nameplate; which was based on the mechanical underpinnings of the smaller C-Class while borrowing the styling and some powertrains from the E-Class, a trend continued with the C207 E-Class coupe/convertible which was sold parallel to the W212 E-Class sedan/wagon. With the latest incarnation of the E-Class released for the 2017 model year, all body styles share the same W213 platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a32939/2018-mercedes-e400-coupe-first-drive/|title=The 2018 Mercedes E400 Coupe Is a Modern Take On an Old Formula|date=15 March 2017|access-date=16 March 2017|archive-date=17 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317054728/http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a32939/2018-mercedes-e400-coupe-first-drive/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Due to the E-Class's size and durability, it has filled many market segments, from personal cars to frequently serving as taxis in European countries, as well special-purpose vehicles (e.g., police or ambulance modifications) from the factory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/germany/mpc/mpc_germany_website/de/home_mpc/sonderfahrzeuge0/home/products/branch-solutions/taxi0/e-klasse.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Deutschland – Sonderfahrzeuge – Taxi – E-Klasse |access-date=2008-08-05 |publisher=Daimler AG |language=de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917033105/http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/germany/mpc/mpc_germany_website/de/home_mpc/sonderfahrzeuge0/home/products/branch-solutions/taxi0/e-klasse.html |archive-date=2008-09-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In November 2020, the W213 E-Class was awarded the 2021 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, a first for Mercedes-Benz.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-16|title=The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Is the 2021 MotorTrend Car of the Year|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/2021/mercedes-benz-e-class-2021-car-of-the-year/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=MotorTrend|language=en}}</ref>

== Predecessors ==
[[File:Mercedes 190D (W121).jpg|thumb|160px|Mercedes 190D (W120)]]
[[File:W110.jpg|thumb|160px|Mercedes Benz (W110)]]
[[File:Mercedes-Benz 220D, circa 1974, Schaffen Diest, Fly-Drive 2013.JPG|thumb|160px|Mercedes-Benz (W115)]]
[[File:Mercedes-Benz W123 front 20080822.jpg|thumb|160px|Mercedes-Benz (W123)]]

=== W120 (1953) ===

The first modern midsize Mercedes was the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W120|W120 'Ponton' 180]] of 1953 and was produced until 1962. Sharing its engineering with the R121 190 SL of 1955, the Ponton was a stylish sedan with a four-cylinder engine. A larger-engined W121 190 appeared in 1958.

=== W110 (1961) ===
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Mercedes added tailfins to both the big [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz S-Class|S-Class]] and the new [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W110|W110 'Fintail' 190]] of 1962. In the 1965 230 model a Straight-6 engine appeared for the first time, and the four-cylinder engine grew in displacement.

=== W114, W115 (1968) ===

The midsize Mercedes was redesigned in 1968 as the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W114|W114/W115 'Stroke-8']]. This time, the 6-cylinder models (The W114s) were most prevalent, with the W115 line making up the bottom of the company's offerings with four- and five-cylinder power. Diesel engines joined the line-up, as did a [[Engineering:Coupé|coupé]] body.

=== W123 (1975) ===
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The popular [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W123|W123]] quickly became a best-seller on its launch in 1976. Especially in diesel powered 200D and 240D (also the five-cylinder 300D) guises, the cars enhanced the company's reputation for product quality. Over 2.6 million were produced until the end of production in 1986. Saloon/Sedan, Coupé, and Estate body configurations were offered.

=== W124 (1984) ===
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The [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W124|W124]] was presented in November 1984 and introduced several new standards for a mid-size Mercedes. It was the third car to inherit the company's new design theme since the late 1970s, following the flagship [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W126|W126]] and compact [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W201|W201]].

Similar to its predecessors, the W124 also offered a coupé and estate body styles. A new convertible (internally A124) was also available, making it the first mid-size Mercedes convertible.

== E-Class ==

=== First generation (W124; 1993) ===

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[[File:94-95 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan.jpg|thumb|right|Mercedes-Benz W124 (sedan)]]
The "E-Class" name first appeared with the facelifted [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz W124|W124]] in 1993 for the model year 1994 (the W124 was introduced in 1984 but continued with the older naming convention until 1993 when all Mercedes-Benz models switched to a new system, e.g. E 320 instead of 300 E). The diesel versions continued to be the fuel economy option over the four and six-cylinder gasoline engines, and the gasoline V8 engines (available after 1992) increased gasoline power outputs further. Four-cylinder gasoline models were not marketed in the United States. The V8-powered sedans/saloons were named 400 E/500 E from 1990 to 1993, and E 420/E 500 after 1993. Likewise, the 3.0-liter cars (e.g. 300 E) were also rebadged to E 320 with the new 3.2-liter ''M104'' engines and naming rationalization of 1994. For the diesel models, the name change was less elegant, with the 250 D becoming the E 250 Diesel for example.

Sedan (W124), Coupé (C124), Convertible (A124), and Estate (S124) body configurations were offered.

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=== Second generation (W210; 1995) ===
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[[File:Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210.jpg|thumb|Mercedes-Benz W210 (Maryland, USA)]]
The [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)|W210]] E-Class, launched in 1995, brought the line firmly into the upper end of the mid-size luxury market.

The E-class made major changes compared to the earlier version of the E-class, including four large oval headlights, which gave Mercedes an updated image intended to attract more younger buyers and women. The new E-class was {{convert|1.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} longer and {{convert|2.3|in|cm|abbr=on}} wider and offered significantly more interior room but was still considered mid-size.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/1996/1996-mercedes-benz-e-class/|title=1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Roadtest|last=Paul|first=Rik|work=Motor Trend|date=January 1, 1996|access-date=August 20, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118102045/https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/1996/1996-mercedes-benz-e-class/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://consumerguide.com/used/1996-02-mercedes-benz-e-class/|title=1996-02 Mercedes-Benz E-Class|work=consumerguide.com|date=22 July 2014|access-date=August 20, 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317014947/http://consumerguide.com/used/1996-02-mercedes-benz-e-class/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 1999, the W210 E-class was facelifted. This included visual, mechanical, and quality improvements over the earlier versions.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was ''Motor Trend'''s Import Car of the Year for 1996.

While the W210 sedan was replaced by the W211 in 2002, the wagon version continued to be sold until March 2003 when the S211 wagon returned the S210 wagon.

=== Third generation (W211; 2002) ===
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[[File:'07-'09 Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan (cropped).JPG|thumb|Mercedes-Benz W211]]
Launched in 2002, the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)|W211]] E-Class was another evolution of the previous model.

The W211-based [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219)|C219 CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe was introduced as a niche model in 2005, primarily to attract a younger demographic.

The W211 E-Class was facelifted in June 2006 for the 2007 [[Physics:Model year|model year]] to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models, Sensotronic was dropped, while Pre-Safe (w/o brake support) was made standard. The largest factory-built engine in the E-class range is the E500, which had its engine size increased from 5 liters to 5.5 liters in 2006 (becoming the E550) along with the facelift. There are also AMG models badged E55 and E63, AMG as well as other tuning house installations.

=== Fourth generation (2009) ===

==== Sedan and wagon (W212) ====
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[[File:2013 Mercedes-Benz E 250 (W 212) sedan (2015-07-14).jpg|thumb|Mercedes-Benz E 250 (W212)[http://img.autoabc.lv/Mercedes-E-klase/Mercedes-E-klase_2009_Sedans_151126103243_0.jpg]]]
The [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)|W212]] replaced the W211 in 2009 (as a 2010 model). Official photos of the W212 were leaked on the internet on 9 December 2008 ahead of its 2009 [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show|Geneva Motor Show]] unveiling.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoscoops.eu/nieuws/2008/mercedes-e-klasse-de-eerste-fotos |title=Mercedes E-Klasse: de eerste foto's |publisher=Autoscoops.eu |access-date=2011-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718133502/http://www.autoscoops.eu/nieuws/2008/mercedes-e-klasse-de-eerste-fotos |archive-date=2012-07-18 }}</ref> Scans of a leaked brochure were posted onto the internet in January 2009, detailing the whole E-Class range including the new E 200 CGI and E 230 CGI with [[Engineering:Gasoline direct injection|direct injected]] forced induction engines. New features included a [[Engineering:Blind spot monitor|blind spot monitor]], [[Engineering:Lane departure warning system|Lane Keeping Assist]], Pre-safe with Attention Assist, and Night View Assist Plus. In the United States the E-Class was priced nearly US$4,600 less than the previous model.<ref>{{cite web |last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/mercedes-slashes-nearly-5k-off-the-list-price-of-a-new-e-class/ |title=Mercedes slashes nearly $5k off the list price of a new E-Class – Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2009-04-05 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2010-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729172622/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/mercedes-slashes-nearly-5k-off-the-list-price-of-a-new-e-class/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The W212 estate was also announced and available from November 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carthusiast.com/2010-mercedes-e-class-estate-intelligent-estate-of-the-art-1877.html |title=2010 Mercedes E-Class Estate, Intelligent (E)state-of-the-art |publisher=Carthusiast.com |date=2009-08-06 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708122537/http://www.carthusiast.com/2010-mercedes-e-class-estate-intelligent-estate-of-the-art-1877.html |archive-date=2011-07-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2013, the E-Class was comprehensively [[Engineering:Facelift (automotive)|facelifted]], featuring significant styling changes, fuel economy improvements, and updated safety features. Daimler invested close to €1 billion into the development of the extensive refresh, making it likely the most expensive mid-life facelift in the history of the automobile.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-w212-and-2017-w213-mercedes-e-class-sedans-spied-together-video-88669.html |title=2014 W212 and 2017 W213 Mercedes E-Class Sedans Spied Together [Video] |author=Mihnea Radu |work=autoevolution |date=8 November 2014 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141223182705/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-w212-and-2017-w213-mercedes-e-class-sedans-spied-together-video-88669.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-e-350-w212-facelift-gets-reviewed-by-edmund-s-68614.html |title=Mercedes-Benz E 350 W212 Facelift Gets Reviewed by Edmund's |author=Alex Oagana |work=autoevolution |date=9 October 2013 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141223182610/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-e-350-w212-facelift-gets-reviewed-by-edmund-s-68614.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The biggest change was the singular front lights replacing the twin headlamp design (marking the end of Mercedes's dual headlamps use) with integrated LED DRLs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thechauffeur.com/new-mercedes-e-class-promises-to-give-rivals-a-rough-ride/ |title=New Mercedes E-Class promises to give rivals a rough ride |date=13 June 2013 |access-date=2015-12-15 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222103430/http://www.thechauffeur.com/new-mercedes-e-class-promises-to-give-rivals-a-rough-ride/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Although not an all-new model, the W212 facelift was the only mid-cycle refresh featured on a family portrait of several generations of the E-Class side by side by Mercedes-Benz for the unveiling of the W213 E-Class.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-exterior.html |title=2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior Inadvertently Shown in Official Pics |author=Cristian Gnaticov |date=11 December 2015 |work=Carscoops |access-date=15 December 2015 |archive-date=15 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215035510/http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-exterior.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/403102/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-styling-revealed-in-interior-promo-shots/ |title=2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class styling revealed in interior promo shots |work=CarAdvice.com.au |access-date=2015-12-15 |archive-date=2015-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215210911/http://www.caradvice.com.au/403102/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-styling-revealed-in-interior-promo-shots/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While the factory has rated the E63S model at 577&nbsp;hp/590 tq, there is significant real-world dynamometer testing that indicates the AMG-tuned S model exceeds 600&nbsp;hp at the flywheel.

==== Coupe and convertible (C207/A207) ====
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[[File:2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 Sport CDi BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe 2.1 Front.jpg|thumb|Mercedes-Benz E 250 Sport CDi BlueEFFICIENCY (UK; C207)]]
The coupé (C207) was first shown at the 2009 [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show|Geneva Motor Show]], while the convertible (A207) was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1032208_geneva-motor-show-debut-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe|title=Geneva Motor Show debut for Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe|work=Motor Authority|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035001/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1032208_geneva-motor-show-debut-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/19514/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-cabriolet-world-debut-in-detroit/|title=2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet World Debut in Detroit|work=Motor1.com|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505205923/https://www.motor1.com/news/19514/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-cabriolet-world-debut-in-detroit/|url-status=live}}</ref> Both models replaced the previous [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)|C209/A209 CLK-Class]] models. The C207/A207 E-Class is based on the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)|W204 C-Class]] platform, and is produced alongside each other in the [[Place:Bremen|Bremen]] plant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/19/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-a-c-class-underneath/|title=2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe a C-Class underneath?|work=Autoblog|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035011/https://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/19/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-a-c-class-underneath/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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=== Fifth generation (W213; 2016) ===
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[[File:Mercedes-AMG E 53 (W213) FL IMG 3965.jpg|thumb|Mercedes-AMG E53 (W213 facelift)]]
The fifth generation E-Class was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115051193606/next-generation-mercedes-benz-e-class-sedan-will-likely |title=Next generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan will likely debut in January 2016 at NAIAS [spy video] |work=Motor1.com |access-date=2015-05-12 |archive-date=2015-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513194251/http://www.worldcarfans.com/115051193606/next-generation-mercedes-benz-e-class-sedan-will-likely |url-status=live }}</ref> The next generation E-Class has design cues from the larger [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)|W222 S-Class]] and the smaller [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)|W205 C-Class]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-mercedes-e-class-w213-first-interior-spy-photos-s-class-inspiration-89573.html# |title=2016 Mercedes E-Class (W213) First Interior Spy Photos: S-CLass Inspiration |author=Mihnea Radu |work=autoevolution |date=3 December 2014 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223214649/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-mercedes-e-class-w213-first-interior-spy-photos-s-class-inspiration-89573.html |url-status=live }}</ref> While the W212 E-Class has tighter surface and harder edges, the new model is curvier and more flowing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianautosblog.com/2015/05/2016-mercedes-e-class-naias-2016-178443#ixzz3ZsnOcVNY |title=2016 Mercedes E Class to world debut at NAIAS 2016 |date=11 May 2015 |access-date=2015-05-12 |archive-date=2015-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512163851/http://indianautosblog.com/2015/05/2016-mercedes-e-class-naias-2016-178443#ixzz3ZsnOcVNY |url-status=live }}</ref>

Engine options for the W213 E-Class saw a major update, thanks to the switch to inline-6 cylinder engines from the previous V6 engines,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/mercedes-benz/mercedes-e-class-2016-spied-straight-sixes-are-back/ |title=Mercedes E-class (2016) spied: straight sixes are back! |work=CAR Magazine |access-date=2015-04-22 |archive-date=2015-04-22 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150422175722/http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/mercedes-benz/mercedes-e-class-2016-spied-straight-sixes-are-back/ |url-status=live }}</ref> along with a new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines, codenamed [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM654 engine|OM654]], and existing four-cylinder petrol engines.<ref name="2016eclassautocar">{{cite web |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-spotted-engines-and-launch-date |title=2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - engines and launch date |author=Greg Kable |work=autocar.co.uk |access-date=2015-10-16 |archive-date=2015-07-26 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150726151952/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-spotted-engines-and-launch-date |url-status=live }}</ref>

The W213 E-Class is the second most technologically advanced Mercedes after the new [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz S-Class|S-Class]]. The E-Class received the latest in autonomous driving technology for use at highway speeds, capable of piloting itself up to speeds of {{convert|130|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} for up to 2 minutes. The system uses a complex array of motion sensors, radars, and cameras to scan the road ahead, and requires the driver's hands to be placed on the wheel at all times.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://performancedrive.com.au/2016-mercedes-e-class-will-be-capable-of-autonomous-driving-1020/ |title=2016 Mercedes E-Class will be capable of autonomous driving |work=PerformanceDrive |date=10 June 2015 |access-date=2015-06-29 |archive-date=2015-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615011411/http://performancedrive.com.au/2016-mercedes-e-class-will-be-capable-of-autonomous-driving-1020/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115042292626/mercedes-benz-says-autonomous-technology-is-imminent |title=Mercedes-Benz says autonomous technology is imminent, could debut on 2016 E-Class |work=Worldcarfans |access-date=2015-04-22 |archive-date=2015-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423130327/http://www.worldcarfans.com/115042292626/mercedes-benz-says-autonomous-technology-is-imminent |url-status=live }}</ref> This feature was also available on the 4th generation Mercedes-AMG E 63 model.

In 2020, Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelift to the W213.{{clear}}

=== Sixth generation (W214; 2023) ===
[[File:Mercedes-Benz W214 IAA 2023 1X7A0284.jpg|thumb|Mercedes-Benz E 400e (W214)]]
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The sixth generation E-Class debuted on April 25, 2023. Starting from this generation, coupés and convertibles will no longer bear the E-Class name. E-Class and C-Class coupés and convertibles will be spun off into their own CLE vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class teased ahead of April 25 debut |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1139285_2024-mercedes-benz-e-class-teased-ahead-of-april-25-debut |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}</ref>

== Production and sales ==
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!Europe
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|-
| 2001
| ||44,445<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mercedes-Benz+USA+Records+Highest+Sales+in+Its+History.-a096075297 |title=Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest Sales in Its History. – Free Online Library |publisher=Thefreelibrary.com |date=2003-01-03 |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-date=2014-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221202108/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/403.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 128,208||
|-
| 2002
| ||42,598|| 156,317||
|-
| 2003
| ||55,683<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313903.html |title=2004 Highest Year on Record for Mercedes-Benz USA |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2013-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801083017/http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313903.html |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 191,809||
|-
| 2004
| ||58,954|| 171,071||
|-
| 2005
| ||50,383<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032870.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Rings in the New Year with Record 2006 Sales |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2013-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801081817/http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032870.html |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 125,348||
|-
| 2006
| ||50,195|| 110,494||
|-
| 2007
| ||48,950<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |title=Mercedes-Benz USA's Sales Drop 32.1 Percent in December 2008 &#124; eMercedesBenz – The Unofficial Mercedes-Benz Weblog |publisher=eMercedesBenz |date=2009-01-05 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729125348/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |archive-date=2012-07-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>|| 109,872||
|-
| 2008
| ||38,576|| 77,661||
|-
| 2009
| ||43,072<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/highest-sales-month-for-the-year-at-21469-brings-mercedes-benz-to-an-18-percent-increase-for-2010-112881769.html |title=Highest Sales Month for the Year at 21,469 Brings Mercedes-Benz to an... – MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ |location=New Jersey |publisher=Prnewswire.com |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-date=2013-06-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604224056/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/highest-sales-month-for-the-year-at-21469-brings-mercedes-benz-to-an-18-percent-increase-for-2010-112881769.html |url-status=live }}</ref>||100,947|| 8,200<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2010news/A_Record-Breaking_Year.html |title=Mercedes-Benz China Homepage – 2010 News – A Record-Breaking Year: Mercedes-Benz Concludes 2009 with Unprecedented Sales |publisher=Mercedes-benz.com.cn |date=2010-01-11 |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407115337/http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2010news/A_Record-Breaking_Year.html |archive-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| 323,200 (208,400 / 44,400 / 49,600 / 20,800)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7171-1-1359454-1-0-0-0-0-0-12037-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Successful Year for Mercedes-Benz: Sales Up 15 Percent Worldwide in 2010 &#124; Daimler > Investor Relations > Capital Market Releases |publisher=Daimler |access-date=2011-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002044940/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7171-1-1359454-1-0-0-0-0-0-12037-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=2011-10-02 }}</ref>||60,922|| 139,192|| 40,760<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2011_News/115_Growth_Mercedes-Benz_Remains_China_s_Fastest_Growing_Premium_brand_in_2010.html |title=Mercedes-Benz China Homepage – 2011 News – 115% Growth – Mercedes-Benz Remains China's Fastest Growing Premium brand in 2010 |publisher=Mercedes-benz.com.cn |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407115341/http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2011_News/115_Growth_Mercedes-Benz_Remains_China_s_Fastest_Growing_Premium_brand_in_2010.html |archive-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| 338,386 || 62,736<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-usa-hits-its-highest-ever-us-volume-with-sales-of-305072-185567602.html |title=Mercedes-Benz USA Hits Its Highest-Ever U.S. Volume With Sales of 305,072 |author=Mercedes-Benz USA |date=3 January 2013 |work=prnewswire.com |access-date=10 March 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170109120838/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-usa-hits-its-highest-ever-us-volume-with-sales-of-305072-185567602.html |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 129,963|| 44,738
|-
| 2012
| 310,408 || 65,171 || 98,142|| 36,385

|-
| 2013
| || 69,803 || 106,559|| 36,836
|-
| 2014
| - (257,571 / - / - )|| 66,400<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-delivers-record-breaking-2014-sales-volume-of-330391-up-57-300015788.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Delivers Record-Breaking 2014 Sales Volume of 330,391, Up 5.7% |publisher=[[Company:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] |agency=PR Newswire |date=2015-01-05 |access-date=2015-06-18 |archive-date=2015-01-12 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150112014859/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-delivers-record-breaking-2014-sales-volume-of-330391-up-57-300015788.html |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 99,565|| 43,708
|-
| 2015
| 232,453<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/nachrichten/kapitalmarktmeldungen/daimler-ir-release-en-20160108.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-05-07 |archive-date=2016-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227130826/https://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/nachrichten/kapitalmarktmeldungen/daimler-ir-release-en-20160108.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>|| 55,888 || || 57,853
|-
| 2016
| 304,200<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/reports/annual-report/daimler/daimler-ir-annualreport-2016.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-05-07 |archive-date=2017-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329035241/http://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/reports/annual-report/daimler/daimler-ir-annualreport-2016.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 50,896 || ||
|-
| 2017
| || 51,312 || ||
|-
|2018
|
|46,422
|
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|-
|2019
|
|69
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| || ? || ||
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== Explanatory notes ==
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== References ==
=== Notes ===
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=== Bibliography ===
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==== General ====
{{refbegin}}
* {{cite book |editor-last=Clarke |editor-first=R.M. |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 1985–1995 |series=Road Test Portfolio Series |year=2011 |publisher=Brooklands Books |location=Cobham, Surrey, UK |isbn=9781855208896 |editor-mask=6}}
* {{cite book |last=Frommann |first=Jens |title=Mercedes W 124: Typengeschichte und Technik  |trans-title=Mercedes W 124: Type History and Technology |year=2014 |publisher=GeraMond |location=München |isbn=9783862456581 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |editor-last=Liebl |editor-first=Johannes |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse: Entwicklung und Technik des W213 |trans-title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Development and Technology of the W213 |series=ATZ/MTZ-Typenbuch series |year=2017 |publisher=Springer Vieweg |location=Wiesbaden, Germany |isbn=9783658184421 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |editor-last=Pitt |editor-first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class <!--W210--> |year=2003 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=1841551406}}
* {{cite book |last=Pitt |first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz W124 Enthusiasts Guide |year=2005 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=1841555355 |author-mask=4}}
* {{cite book |editor-last=Pitt |editor-first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz W124 Series 1985–1997: Sedan, Coupe, Convertible |year=2007 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=9781841556529 |editor-mask=4}}
* {{cite journal |title=Magnum Force |last=St. Antoine |first=Arthur |journal=Car and Driver |issue=April 1992 |pages=47–56}}
* {{cite book |last=Taylor |first=James |title=Mercedes-Benz W124: The Complete Story |series=Crowood AutoClassic Series |date=2015 |publisher=The Crowood Press |location=Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK |isbn=9781847979537 |author-mask=6}}
* {{cite book |last=Vieweg |first=Christof |title=Alles über die Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Limousine und T-Modell |trans-title=Everything about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Saloon and Station Wagon |series=Technik transparent series |year=1999 |location=Stuttgart |publisher=DaimlerChrysler |isbn=3932786092 |edition=3rd  |language=de}}
* {{cite book |last=Zoporowski |first=Tobias |title=Mercedes-Benz W124: All models 1984 to 1997 |series=The Essential Buyer's Guide series |year=2016 |publisher=Veloce Publishing |location=Dorchester, Dorset, UK |isbn=9781845848774 }}
{{refend}}

==== Workshop manuals ====
{{refbegin}}
* {{cite book |last1=Drayton |first1=Spencer |last2=Coombs |first2=Mark |last3=Rendle |first3=Steve |title=Mercedes Benz 124 Series (85–93) Service and Repair Manual |series=Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series |year=1996 |publisher=Haynes |location=Sparkford, UK |isbn=1859602533}}
* {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Rüdiger |title=Mercedes E-Klasse: Typ W124, 200 bis E 320 von 1/85 bis 6/95 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 54 |year=1999 |edition=9th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=3768805379 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Rüdiger |title=Mercedes E-Klasse Diesel: Typ W124, 200D bis 300TD von 1/85 bis 6/95 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 55 |year=1999 |edition=8th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=3768805387 |language=de |author-mask=7}}
* {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: 200 D/250 D/300 D Dezember '84 bis Juni '93 / E 200/250/300 Diesel ab Juli '93 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 123 |year=2008 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=9783613011557 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: 200 – 320 E, E 200 – 320 200/200 E / 230 E / 260 E / 280 E /300 E / 300 E-24 / 320 E Dezember '84 bis Juni '93. E 200 / 220 / 280 / 320 Juli '93 bis Juni '95 200/230 E/260 E/300 E ab Dezember '84 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 124 |year=2011 |edition=6th |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=9783613011564 |language=de |author-mask=5}}
* {{cite book |last=Ritter |first=Stu |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Bible: 1986–1995 |year=2002 |publisher=Bentley Publishers |location=Cambridge, MA, USA |isbn=0837602300}}
* {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes 124 Series 200, 200E, 200T, 200TE, 230E, 230CE |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=1991 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=0907779018}}
* {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes 200, 250, 300D Series 124 |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=1994 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780447 |author-mask=6}}
* {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class: W124 Series 1993–1995 / W210 Series 1995–2000 / 4- and 6-Cyl. Engines |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=2006 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780978 |author-mask=6}}
* {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz E-class: Petrol W124 & W210 Workshop Manual 1993–2000 |year=2008 |publisher=Brooklands Books |location=Cobham, Surrey, UK |isbn=9781855207684 |author-mask=6}}
* {{cite book |title=Mercedes W124 Owners Workshop Manual: 1985–1995 |year=1998 |publisher=Bentley Publishers |location=Cambridge, MA, USA |isbn=9780837612140}}
* {{cite book |title=Mercedes Serie 124 ab Baujahr 1985 / 200 / 200 T / 230 E / 230 TE |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 906. |year=2012 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=9783716817377 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |title=Mercedes Diesel Serie 124 ab Baujahr 1985 / 200 D / 250 D / 300 D |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 919. |year=2012 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=9783716817438 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |title=Mercedes Serie W124 Vier- und Sechszylindermotoren Baujahre 1985 bis 1992 |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1211. |year=2000 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=3716819379 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |title=Mercedes E-Klasse 1993 bis 1995 (Serie W124) 1995 bis 1997 (Serie W210) |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1224. |year=2000 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=3716819646 |language=de}}
{{refend}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/models/e-class/saloon-w213/explore.html Official website] (United Kingdom)

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