Mercedes-Benz E-Class Model Years and History

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class rolls into 2026 as a carryover, while at the same time adding a new Wagon body type in the E 450 and the AMG E 53 E.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is fully redesigned for 2024.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class rolls into 2023 with minimal changes.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class rolls into 2022 with minimal changes.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets just a few changes for 2021 including a refreshed exterior, an MBUX infotainment system and a new steering wheel while the E 450 has been upgraded to a hybrid powertrain.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets just a few changes for 2020, improving an already great automobile. The biggest news is a slight change to the engine lineup, with the E350 models getting a 14-hp boost and standard blind-spot monitoring replacing in name last year's E300 model as the E350.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets a host of changes for 2019, improving an already great automobile. The biggest news is a change to the engine lineup, with the E450 models getting a 33-hp boost and replacing last year's E400 models. The interior of the car has also been refined, with a new 3-spoke Nappa Leather steering wheel and a couple of new trim options for the center console. In addition, Mercedes' suite of driver assistance and safety options have also been improved on a software level for 2019.

For 2018, Mercedes-Benz broadens the E-Class range with the E400 and E400 4MATIC coupe, convertible, sedan and wagon. The AMG E63 S sedan and wagon are also new, and both of which employ 4MATIC all-wheel drive. E400 variants are powered by a 329-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6, while the E63 employs a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 making 603 horsepower. Like the E300 and AMG E43 models, the new cars utilize a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets a full redesign for 2017, with fresh, smooth exterior styling and a slightly longer wheelbase for more interior space. The most impressive aspects of the redesign though, are mostly related to the new driver assist functions. When properly equipped, the 2017 E-Class will go down the road with a minimum of driver intervention, making driving easier than ever before.

For 2016, Mercedes-Benz has dropped the E400 hybrid from the E-Class lineup, as well as the E63 AMG, though the E63 AMG S remains.

A new E400 sedan replaces last year's E550 sedan. The E400 is powered by a turbocharged V6, rather than a V8, which should improve fuel economy in the mid-sized luxury sedan. Though the new engine is less powerful than the one it replaces, it makes up for the power deficit with greatly improved efficiency. For buyers who must have V8 power with their E-Class sedan, the E63 is still available.

For 2014, Mercedes has made subtle style changes to the E-Class coupes and convertibles, with updates most notable in the front air intakes, LED headlights, and grille. Inside, the center stack has been redesigned, with the gear selector moved from the center console to the steering column. Later in the model year, the E350 with BlueTEC 3.0L diesel V6 will be replaced by the E250, which utilizes a 195-hp diesel 4-cylinder producing 369 ft-lb of torque.

A new E400 Hybrid model joins the E-Class sedan lineup for 2013. All E-Class Coupe and Convertible models for 2013 get a new electromechanical steering system, plus standard heated front seats. E350 Coupe and Cabriolet models get new larger 18-inch 5-spoke wheels, while E550 Coupe and Cabriolet models include an 18-inch five-twin wheel design. Also, on the high-performance E63 AMG models, a long list of features that were formerly optional as part of the former Premium2 package are now included as standard. Across the entire E-Class lineup, the mbrace2 connectivity and assistance system is a new standard feature.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been significantly updated for the 2012 model year. Three new engines are available for 2012, a 3.5L V6 , a twin turbocharged 4.6L V8 and a twin turbocharged 5.5L V8. All three engines perform the trick of producing more power with less fuel than the engines they replace. The 7-speed automatic transmissions have also been given small updates to improve power delivery and efficiency. A brand new 7-inch LCD display with 3D graphics capabilities is featured prominently in the dash board. Mercedes-Benz has replaced the steering wheels with new units that feature paddle shifters, for those wanting more control over gear selection. Mercedes-Benz' clever lane departure system is now available on the coupe and convertible and the E550 sedan now come standard with Mercedes-Benz' excellent 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.

The Changes and improvements for the 2011 E-Class series are extensive. For 2011, the E-Class range now includes new convertible and wagon body styles, but the exterior design of the entire E-Class lineup got an exterior refresh. The new cabriolet is class-leading in every way. Featuring the solid, smooth handling of the E-Class sedan, it innovates with Mercedes-Benz' new AIRCAP system, which is a pair of wind deflectors that divert air to keep the passenger compartment serene, even with the top down. It also includes AirScarf that directs heated air out of vents in the headrests. The new E-Class wagon is built on the E-Class sedan platform and is available with a 3.5L V6, the 7-speed automatic transmission shared with the rest of the lineup and 4MATIC all-wheel drive only. An all-new E350 BlueTEC diesel sedan debuts for 2011. It features a 50-state legal 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 diesel powerplant.

For 2010, all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars have undergone some major improvements. The exterior and interior of all trims have been redesigned, the most notable being on the luxury sedans, which have a more squared yet aggressive look than 2009. The coupes now have a crisper, more pointed front fascia, and all E-Class trims have sharper body lines. The car's body is now 30 percent stiffer for firmer handling, and has been made more aerodynamic so that its drag coefficient is just 0.25, according to the manufacturer. In addition, model prices across the range have been reduced since 2009.

For 2009, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class continues with only minor changes. E320 BlueTEC sedans and wagons are now available in all 50 states, and the entertainment system has been slightly revised.

For 2008, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class continues without major changes, but a new AMG Sport Package brings many of the appearance cues from the E63 AMG--including the flashy wheels, AMG steering wheel, and manual shift paddles--to the V6 E350 or V8 E550. Also, the PRE-SAFE system is now standard across the entire E-Class line.

Mercedes-Benz has revised their E-Class for 2007. Most of the exterior has been reshaped in a typical Mercedes-Benz evolutionary fashion, and the interior has been upgraded with more refined materials and controls that are even easier to use. There is also plenty of news under the hood. The 268-horsepower E350 is carried over from 2006, but the E320 diesel is now a turbocharged 3.0L V6 with Bluetec. The E500 is replaced by the E550, which gets its 382-horespower V8 engine from the all-new S550. Like the E350, it is available in 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The AMG variant goes from a 5.0L V8 to the E63 6.2L V8 that makes a staggering 507 horsepower.