The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: A Comprehensive Overview
The all-new seventh-generation Mercedes S-Class has been hogging the spotlight lately. However, the three-pointed star brand launched another important car this year: The revised 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The E-Class lineup, which includes sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon body styles, is significantly refreshed for 2021—but, surprisingly, that upgrade does not come with a big price bump.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan starts at $55,300, or just $255 more than the outgoing 2020 model. This price gets you a rear-wheel-drive E350, which, just as before, is powered by a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. If you step up to the E450, which starts at $63,050, you benefit from the new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with EQ Boost mild hybrid technology instead of the old turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. This straight-six engine makes the same 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque as the outgoing engine, but offers up to 21 additional horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque instantaneously from an electric motor. The version of this engine in the Mercedes-AMG E53 sedan, starting at $74,950, produces 429 ponies and 384 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive comes standard on the E53, but is a $2,500 option on every model across the board.
The 2021 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are offered in both E450 (available in rear- and all-wheel drive) and E53 variants. The pricing structure for these models is as follows: the E450 Coupe begins at $66,000 and the E450 Cabriolet at $73,000. In contrast, the E53 Coupe is priced from $77,300, while the E53 Cabriolet starts at $83,900. It is noteworthy that you won’t be able to spec an E-Class coupe or convertible in a fire-breathing E63 trim; that option is exclusive to the sedan or wagon variant.
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S sedan starts at $108,550 and continues to pack a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine, generating a powerful 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, distributed to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission and AMG-tuned 4Matic+ AWD system. If you prefer that same horsepower in a wagon, the cost begins at $113,500. Moreover, there’s the E450 4Matic All Terrain, a crossoverized version of the E-Class wagon that starts at $68,650.
The 2021 Mercedes E-Class lineup is anticipated to arrive at dealerships late this year, bringing with it a refreshed array of options and configurations to cater to diverse driving preferences.
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing:
- E350 sedan: $55,300
- E450 sedan: $63,050
- E450 coupe: $66,000
- E450 convertible: $73,000
- E450 4Matic All Terrain: $68,650
- E53 sedan: $74,950
- E53 coupe: $77,300
- E53 convertible: $83,900
- E63 S sedan: $108,550
- E63 S wagon: $113,500
