The W214-generation E-Class is almost here, and now we know the price tag.
In a world where SUVs reign supreme, luxury automakers are still pouring considerable resources into their sedans. Mercedes-Benz, in particular, is doing just that with the new 2024 E-Class, which is set to go on sale in just a few weeks. This model brings in sleek (yet familiar) styling, way more tech than we’ve seen in prior models, and the company is still even keeping the All-Terrain wagon going, for the few folks out there who really want to stand out in a veritable ocean of crossovers. We haven’t known exactly how much Mercedes-Benz is going to ask for this svelte sedan, at least until now.
And… it’s more expensive, to no one’s surprise. Two models are kicking off the W214’s launch — the 2.0-liter turbo E 350 and the 3.0-liter straight-six E 450 — each with all-wheel drive. The automaker hasn’t announced a rear-wheel drive variant for the U.S., so that already means you can expect a premium on the 2023 E 350, which started at $57,900 with rear-wheel drive.
Now, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 350 4Matic Premium starts off at $63,450, including the company’s $1,150 destination charge. For that, you get AMG styling features (Mercedes has taken to making the “AMG Line” body kit standard fare these days), as well as a 14.4-inch MBUX touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone charging, a panoramic moonroof and a surround-view camera. “Premium” represents the entry-level model, while the “Pinnacle” offers more features for a bit more money. In fact, the E 350 Pinnacle starts at $66,000, and gets you an illuminated grille, heat and noise-insulating glass, active ambient lighting with sound visualization and a head-up display.
Opt for the E 450 instead, and pricing increases to $69,250 for the Premium trim and $71,800 for the Pinnacle, before options.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E 350 makes 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0-liter turbo-four. The more potent, 3.0-liter E 450 manages 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Both engine options use a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to boost efficiency and mate up to a 9-speed automatic tranmission. We haven’t gotten word on the AMG models just yet, but rest assured we will undoubtedly hear more about the performance-oriented variants in the coming months. It’s fairly safe to bet, at least, that we’ll see a new Mercedes-AMG E 63 S E-Performance for the horsepower fanatics, but we’ll have to give it time.
