The brand new W214-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class debuted final Spring, and it is lastly on its option to US dealerships. Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday introduced pricing for the brand new E350 and E450 sedans, and so they’re not low-cost. The bottom E350 4Matic in “Premium” trim prices $63,450 and pricing climbs all the best way as much as $71,800 for the E450 4Matic in “Pinnacle” trim. All in all, it is a bit costlier than its nearest rivals.
This is a breakdown for pricing in every trim, together with a $1,150 vacation spot payment:
The E350 comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque whereas the E450 will get a 3.0-liter inline-six with 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes has simplified its trim choices lately, packaging lots of options patrons need into the bottom “Premium” trim.
The “Pinnacle” trim provides stuff that may most likely be greatest described as “good to have” however not important. Stuff like a light-up grille and “Energetic Ambient Lighting with Sound Visualization.” All E-Class fashions now come normal with all-wheel drive, too.
In contrast with rivals, the E-Class is fairly costly. The bottom Audi A6 Quattro prices $58,395 whereas the brand new BMW 530i xDrive rings in at $61,195. (A rear-drive 530i is cheaper nonetheless, at $58,895.) And not using a full spec sheet for the Mercedes, it is arduous to check them like-for-like, so maybe when equally geared up the Audi and BMW are roughly equal, if not pricier. It is a related story with six-cylinder variations of the these mid-size luxurious sedans, too. The stunning Genesis G80 can also be a bit cheaper at $55,560 to start out.
It is value noting that the brand new 2024 E-Class is costlier than the 2023 mannequin. The outgoing E350 4Matic began at $60,400 and the E450 4Matic costing $66,700. However, the brand new E-Class does pack a ton of expertise, together with an non-compulsory selfie digital camera. Can you actually put a worth on that?