Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for sale 

There are a total of 5 trims available for the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan. E 300 Sport is the base trim, while AMG E 43 4MATIC is the high-end trim. Other trims are E 300 Luxury, E300 Sport 4MATIC, and E 300 Luxury 4MATIC. E 300 Sport and E 300 Luxury are each priced at $52,150 while AMG E 43 4MATIC comes with an opening bid of $72,400. E 300 Sport 4MATIC and E 300 Luxury 4MATIC are each available with a starting price of $54,650.

Each of the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class trim comes with a galore of standard features. Every E300 trim comes with LED Daytime Running Lamps and dual-zone automatic climate control as standard features. Furthermore, a 12.3-inch high-res color central screen is standard with every trim. All trims flaunt a FrontBass system, leave for the AMG E 43 4MATIC. The high-end trim instead features a Burmester Surround Sound System.

Electronic trunk closer is available as a standard feature on all trims, leave for the E 300 Sport and E 300 Luxury trims. All 5 trims support SmartKey remote locking with Keyless-start. The 12.3-inch high-res central screen in the AMG E 43 4MATIC flaunts an AMG-specific design. While non-4MATIC trims feature a rear-wheel-drive system, 4MATIC trims employ an all-wheel-drive system.

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The best trim would be as per our opinion is the E300 Sport 4Matic. It contains all the features of the base trim E300 Sports along with an All-Wheel Drive System. Also, electronic trunk closer and dual-zone climate control come as standard in this trim. The price bump is also not huge for an all-wheel-drive unit, so technically it is more value for money.

Underneath the hood, the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan packs a 2.0L Inline 4 turbo engine. The capable engine produces 241 hp of power in addition to 273 lb.-ft. of torque.

While the power is the least amongst the competition, torque is the maximum. Audi A6 Premium offers the most engine power of 252 hp. Power delivered by Volvo S90 T5 Momentum and BMW 530i is 250 and 248 hp, respectively.

Audi A6 Premium ties with E300 for maximum torque generation, as it also offers 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Both BMW 530i and Volvo S90 T5 offer 258 lb.-ft. of torque. Both of these rides also employ an 8-speed automatic transmission mode. Audi A6 Premium features a 7-speed automatic transmission mode for gear-shifting. Mercedes-Benz E300, on the other hand, relies on a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission mode for switching gears.

Acceleration

2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan accelerates to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds. This is second only to BMW 530i, which shoots to 60 MPH in 6 seconds. Volvo S90 T5 Momentum takes 6.5 seconds to hit the 60 MPH mark.

Audi A6 Premium is the slowest sedan with a 6.7-second requirement for shooting to a 60 MPH speed. Nonetheless, the ride has the lowest CO2 emission value of 6.3. E300, on the other hand, has the most CO2 emission value of 7.1.

Both BMW 530i and Volvo S90 T5 Momentum supports a CO2 emission value of 6.5. For covering a quarter-mile, the Mercedes-Benz E300 requires 14.3 seconds. Again, this is second to BMW 530i' s 13.5 seconds. Audi A6 Premium covers a quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds. Volvo S90 T5 Momentum requires the most time of 15.3 seconds for traversing a quarter-mile.

Ride and Handling

There are two driving configurations available with the E300, each ready to unleash with the flick of a button. The Comfort mode sets the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan to a tender calibration of the brakes and transmission. Each jolt from the rough patches thrown by the road is absorbed by the powerful selective damping system. Additionally, adaptive air suspension helps in further smoothening ride quality no matter you're cruising or just roaming city streets.

The second driving configuration featured in E300 is accessible by means of Sport or Sport+ modes. Acceleration becomes more aggressive, whereas gear-shifting allows for enhanced responsiveness. In order to enhance road grip, the suspension increases in firmness. Moreover, the standard torque vectoring adjusts wheel speed to facilitate precise cornering. Thus, the sedan keeps its cool and avoids any harshness the road has to offer.

Braking

Brake sizes for E300 are 12.7 and 11.8 inches for front and rear, respectively. Audi A6 Premium, as well as the Volvo S90 T5 Momentum, has the biggest front brake of 13.6 inches.

BMW 530i, on the contrary, has the smallest front brake of 11.6 inches. In fact, its rear brake of 11.7-inch is also the smallest rear brake size in the competition. Audi A6 Premium has the biggest rear brake too, measuring 13 inches.

Both the 2017 Mercedes Benz E300 and BMW 530i flaunt a powerful braking system. Their respective robust braking systems allow the rides to come to a full halt at a distance of 106 when decelerated continuously from 60 MPH. Audi A6 Premium requires 117 feet for doing so, while the same for the Volvo S90 T5 Momentum is 120 feet.

Fuel economy remains a big deal before going ahead and spending thousands of dollars on a Mercedes. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 offers a standard combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. The ride offers 22 mpg in cities and 30 mpg on highways. Its class rivals, however, offer better fuel economies.

Both BMW 530i and Volvo S90 T5 Momentum offer a combined fuel economy of 27 miles per gallon of gas. Audi A6 Premium leads the pack with a slightly better-combined fuel economy of 28 mpg. When it comes to fuel capacity, Audi manages to provide the biggest fuel tank of 19.8 gallons.

There are several things worth cheering about the insides of the E300. In fact, the interiors of the coupe feel like a scaled-down version of the S-Class. Like its class rivals, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 is capable of accommodating a total of 5 persons.

The front headroom and legroom available to the ride are 37.9 and 41.3 inches, respectively. Audi A6 Premium has the tightest headroom of 37.2 inches in the front, while the ride ties with E300 for the least legroom in the front.

Headroom and legroom available in the rear of the 2017 Mercedes Benz E300 are 38.2 and 35.8 inches, respectively. Legroom is obviously confined and the least that one can get in the segment. Audi A6 Premium offers the most rear legroom of 37.4 inches. Nonetheless, the headroom offered by E300 in the rear is the maximum among its class rivals. On the contrary, the BMW 530i offers the least rear headroom of 37.5 inches in thE-Class. On the inside, the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan comes with:

• High-end walnut and ash trim
• Soft-touch plastics
• Elegantly designed dashboard
• Plush cabin
• Optional Acoustic Comfort package for reducing noise in the cabin
• Several seating options to choose from
• High-end walnut and ash trim
• Soft-touch plastics
• Elegantly designed dashboard
• Plush cabin

Infotainment System

The 2017 Mercedes Benz E300 is full of elegant tech features. Its built-in infotainment system, titled COMAND, is powerful, responsive, and easy to use. The system employs a big 12.3-inch hi-res screen for giving out important climate and navigational information. Obviously, learning to use the infotainment system takes some time, but after that, it's all too easy.

The infotainment system can be controlled via a touchpad as well as a selector knob present on the center console area. Moreover, there are small touchpads mounted on the steering wheel to allow controlling the infotainment system with simple thumb swipes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration are available too, in addition, to support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Some of the infotainment features of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan are:

• 12.3-inch display
• Mercedes COMAND infotainment system
• Voice Control
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Dual USB Port
• HD Radio
• Navigation System
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay

Cargo Capacity

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 offers an acceptable 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space. However, this is the least that one can get into the competition. Volvo S90 T5 Momentum offers a slightly better cargo capacity of 13.5 cubic feet. Audi A6 Premium offers an even better cargo capacity of 14.1 cubic feet. Nonetheless, it is the BMW 530i that offers the most cargo capacity among its class brethren. The ride flaunts a cargo capacity of 18.7 cubic feet.

The 2017 incarnation of the Mercedes-Benz E300 flaunts a compact build. It has length, width, and height of 193.8, 73.7, and 57.8 inches, respectively. The length is the least in the competition, while the width is second only to 73.5 inches supported by the BMW 530i.

Volvo S90 has the most length and width of 195.4 and 74 inches, respectively. However, it has the least height of 56.8 inches. BMW 530i is the tallest of them all with a height of 58.2 inches.

The ground clearance of 5.5 inches supported by the 2017 Mercedes Benz E300 is the least among its class rivals. Audi A6 Premium has the most ground clearance of 6.6 inches in the fraternity. The 2017 avatar of E300 flaunts a wheelbase of 115.7 inches. BMW 530i has the most wheelbase of 117.1 inches, whereas Audi A6 Premium has the least wheelbase of 114.6 inches. Some of the exterior features include:

• Big Benz grille
• Hood-mounted star for Luxury models
• Three-pointed logo inside the grille for Sport models
• Deep shoulder line slightly going towards the rear wheels
• Beautiful LED-ribbed tail lights

Safety is that section where German brands do not hesitate to provide the best in class. So this Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan is no exception to that. As for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), it has given the E-Class Sedan a five out of five stars in the overall rating for frontal, side, and rollover crash tests. Even the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has declared it a ‘Top Safety Pick+’ which is the best which a car could achieve. There are other safety features too that make the Mercedes-Benz a totally safe vehicle. Some of these safety features are:

• Rear-view camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring system
• Adaptive headlights
• Active Park Assist
• Rear Cross-traffic alert
• Evasive steering assist
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Change Assist
• 360-degree camera
• HUD(Heads Up Display)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Audi A6 Premium (2.0 TFSI)

One of the prime competitors to the 2017 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan is the Audi A6 Premium. The ride features a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine, which produces 252 hp of power and 273 lb.-ft of torque. While the torque is the same as that offered by the E300, power is greater. The engine is coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission mode. Pricing options for the Audi A6 Premium start from $47,600. The ride takes 6.7 seconds for accelerating to 60 MPH.

Audi A6 Premium supports a curb weight of 3,858 lbs. Hence, it is heavier than that of the E300 and BMW 530i but lighter than the Volvo S90 T5. The sedan leads the pack in terms of an impressive combined fuel economy of 28 mpg. Moreover, Audi A6 has the most ground clearance of 6.6 inches in the competition. Its 37.4 inches of rear legroom is also the maximum among its class rivals. On the contrary, the ride has the least wheelbase of 114.6 inches in the competition.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 530i

Flaunting a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine, BMW 530i is yet another class rival of the Mercedes Benz E-Class. The ride relies on an 8-speed automatic transmission mode for gear-shifting. The 2.0L turbo engine generates 248 hp of power and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. BMW 530i is the fastest sedan in the competition. The ride covers a quarter-mile in just 13.5 seconds and shoots to 60 MPH in 6 seconds.

The opening bid for the BMW 530i is $51,200. It has the least curb weight of 3,746 lbs. in the competition. Mercedes-Benz E300 is 46 lbs. heavier than the 530i. Both E300 and BMW 530i come to a halt at a distance of 106 feet when decelerated fully from 60 MPH. Nonetheless, the BMW 530i outshines Mercedes-Benz E300 with a combined fuel economy of 27 mpg. Ground clearance and wheelbase for 530i is 6.2 and 117.1 inches, respectively.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Volvo S90 T5 Momentum

With an introductory price tag of $46,950, Volvo S90 T5 Momentum is the most inexpensive ride in the league. The ride features a 2.0L 16V inline 4-cylinder turbo engine. It is capable of producing 250 hp of power in addition to 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is complemented by an 8-speed automatic transmission mode. The ride requires 6.5 and 15.3 seconds for accelerating to 60 MPH and covering a quarter-mile, respectively.

Volvo S90 T5 Momentum is the bulkiest ride in the league with a total curb weight of 4,012 lbs. Moreover, it takes the most distance of 120 feet for coming to a full halt when continually decelerated from 60 MPH. Still, it offers an impressive combined fuel economy of 27 mpg. S90 T5 Momentum has a decent ground clearance of 6 inches and a wheelbase of 115.8 inches. The ride flaunts an impressive front headroom and legroom of 38.7 and 42.2 inches, respectively.

Everything ranging from the driving experience to the exquisite interiors righteously makes 2017 E300 one of the best midsize luxury sedans. Adding this to the fact that the ride comes with a wide variety of optional features and packages to opt for, makes the ride even more lucrative. The least trunk space and lowest-in-league combined fuel economy push E300 behind its class rivals. Nonetheless, leave for these two, the ride equals or even bests its competitors in all other considerations, may it be interiors or performance.