What sort of car is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? What does it examine to?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is something however a crossover SUV. The coupe seems to be the most effective, the cabriolet rewards patrons with open-air freedom, the wagon gives all the flexibility of an SUV with not one of the driving dullness, and the sedan epitomizes all that’s good about Mercedes-Benz. The breadth of the E-Class lineup conjures up opponents starting from the Audi A6 and Allroad wagon to the Porsche Panamera. 

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a very good automotive?

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Sure, in any type. Primarily based on its timeless type, balanced efficiency and effectivity, and modern security and comfort expertise, the E-Class sedan almost tops our TCC Ranking scale with a 7.8 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we charge automobiles.) Its many iterations solely add to its enchantment. 

What’s new for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

After a giant bump in energy and the rollout of a mild-hybrid system in 2021, the 2022 E-Class fashions largely keep the identical, besides Mercedes canceled V-8s this yr so no AMG E63. Adaptive headlights with computerized excessive beams come commonplace for 2022. 

The sedan and wagon finest reveal the visible enchantment of the E-Class with its lengthy wheelbase, lengthy dipped nostril, and quick entrance overhang. The 2-door convertible and coupe name out for enjoyable. Aviator cues span the grille and carry over inside to round vents and a sweeping sprint line that arcs like wingtips to the doorways. To get the total Mercedes luxurious vibe, go for the pure wooden on greater trims. 

The entry-level E350 makes use of a 255-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4, whereas E450 and AMG E53 fashions improve to a turbo inline-6 with a mild-hybrid system that concurrently boosts energy and will increase effectivity to 25 mpg mixed in most fashions. Exact steering and sharp dealing with add efficiency points to its nature as a snug all-day tourer. 

Touring turned extra driver-friendly with final yr’s wall of dual 12.3-inch screens commonplace, one for the digital instrument cluster, and the opposite a touchscreen that you just don’t want to the touch because of wonderful pure voice instructions, or a touchpad on the middle console. The steering wheel’s capacitive contact controls require extra deliberate contact than the outgoing mannequin’s thumb pads.  

A wealth of ordinary security gear akin to computerized emergency braking, blind-spot displays, and this yr’s adaptive headlights complement the very best crash-test scores from the IIHS and the NHTSA. Comfort options akin to heated entrance seats and smartphone compatibility make the E-Class a luxurious worth, however choices starting from massaging seats to augmented navigation hold the E-Class on the head of the category.  

How a lot does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class value?

The E350 sedan begins above $55,000, whereas the E450 with all-wheel drive prices about $63,000; a equally outfitted coupe prices an additional $5,000. Similar with the wagon. The soft-top cabriolet provides about $12,000 to the E450 sedan worth; the E53 cabriolet tops the lineup at $84,000. 

The place are the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants made?

In Germany. The coupe and cabriolet are made in Bremen, whereas the sedan and wagon are made in Sindelfinger.