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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the year Mercedes discontinued the E-Class hybrid and the standard AMG E 63, following the E 400 trim added in 2015. ProblemsByVin counts 89 NHTSA owner complaints and no active recalls for the model year, and Kelley Blue Book puts resale value at $9,750.

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Configurations16

Model/option labels14

Combined efficiency18–23 MPG/MPGe

Electric rangeNot listed

Decision answers6

What changed on the 2016 E-Class

U.S. News (opens in a new tab) says the 2015 E-Class added a new E 400 trim, and that the 2016 model year saw the discontinuation of the hybrid and of the AMG E 63 (but not the S-model). It says few new luxury midsize cars can compete with the 2016 E-Class's average price, and that the 2018 model has redesigned sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon body styles. The last styling and technology update came in 2014, when the E-Class received interior and exterior updates, a standard stop-start system, more available safety tech and a diesel powertrain. The EPA rates the 2016 E-Class at 18 to 23 mpg combined and $3,350 to $4,300 a year in fuel on fueleconomy.gov (opens in a new tab), against 19 to 30 mpg ($2,850 to $4,100) for the 2016 BMW 5 Series and 24 to 30 mpg ($2,750 to $3,250) for the Audi A6.

Complaints and recalls

ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) counts 89 NHTSA owner complaints and no active recalls for the 2016 E-Class, and quotes an owner whose 2016 E 400 coupe received a manufacturer letter in February 2019 about a recall of the passenger-side air bag module, so check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) has a common problems page for the model year with repair price estimates.

What a 2016 E-Class is worth

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says a 2016 E-Class has depreciated $6,407, or 39 percent, in the last three years and has a current resale value of $9,750 and a trade-in value of $7,475, in the 75th to 100th percentile for depreciation among 2016 sedans. At that price a pre-purchase inspection is the step to budget.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 7 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	0–60 mph	Top speed	EPA city / hwy / comb	Seats	Basic warranty
E 250 BlueTEC	4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.1L	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	RWD	195	369	7.9 s	130 mph	28 / 42 / 33 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC	4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.1L	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	AWD	195	369	8.2 s	130 mph	27 / 38 / 31 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 350	3.5-liter V6	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	RWD		273	6.5 s	130 mph	20 / 29 / 23 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 350 4MATIC	3.5-liter V6	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	AWD		273	6.6 s	130 mph	20 / 28 / 23 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 400 4MATIC	V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0L	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	AWD	329		5.6 s	130 mph	20 / 28 / 23 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 400	V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0L	Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy	RWD	329		5.6 s	130 mph	20 / 29 / 23 mpg	5	4 yr / 50,000 mi
E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model	V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5L	Auto 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT MCT	AWD	577	590	3.5 s	184 mph	15 / 22 / 18 mpg		4 yr / 50,000 mi

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
Trim	Curb weight	Length	Height	Wheelbase	Turning circle	Fuel tank	Front headroom	Front legroom	Towing	Tires
E 250 BlueTEC	4,200 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in		P245/45R17
E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC	4,409 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in		P245/45R17
E 350	3,825 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in	1,654 lb	P245/45R17
E 350 4MATIC	3,979 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in	1,654 lb	P245/45R17
E 400 4MATIC	4,153 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in		P245/40R18
E 400	3,988 lb	192.1 in	57.1 in	113.2 in	36.9 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in		P245/40R18
E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model	4,276 lb	192.1 in	56.8 in	113.2 in	37.1 ft	21.1 gal	37.9 in	41.3 in		P255/35R19

Equipment by trim

Which 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class standard and optional equipment by trim
Equipment	E 250 BlueTEC	E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC	E 350	E 350 4MATIC	E 400 4MATIC	E 400	E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model
Safety
Adaptive headlights	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
Anti-theft alarm	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Blind-spot alert	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Opt
Blind-spot alert with automatic braking	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Child door locks	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Child-seat anchors	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Forward collision warning	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Forward collision warning with automatic braking	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Driver-attention monitor	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rearview camera	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Surround-view camera	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Rear parking sensors	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
Electronic stability control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Traction control	–	Std	–	Std	Std	–	–
Technology
Bluetooth audio streaming	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Bluetooth	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Hands-free calling	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
IPod connector	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
IPod interface	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Built-in internet access	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Navigation system	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Premium audio system	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Real-time traffic information	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Rear-seat DVD entertainment	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Satellite radio	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Steering-wheel audio controls	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Emergency and security services	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Comfort
Heated front seats	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Heated rear seats	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Heated steering wheel	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	–
Heated mirrors	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power front seats for driver and passenger	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Power driver's seat	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Leather seats	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Panoramic moonroof	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Tilt steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Folding rear seat	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheels	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear spoiler	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std
Power-folding mirrors	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	–	–	–
Power liftgate or trunk	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Remote liftgate or trunk release	Std	Std	Std	Std	–	Std	–
12-volt power outlet	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	–
Power windows	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote keyless entry	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Remote engine start	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Std	Std	Std
Proximity keyless entry	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Cruise control	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Integrated garage-door opener	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rear-window defroster	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Rain-sensing wipers	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std	Std
Limited-slip differential	–	–	–	–	–	–	Std

Complete certification table

16 configuration records.

EPA ID / label	Engine / technology	Drive / transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined	Range
36184AMG E63 4matic	5.5L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	16	23	19	N/A
36185AMG E63 S 4matic	5.5L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	15	22	18	N/A
36188AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon)	5.5L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	16	21	18	N/A
36180E350	3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	28	23	N/A
36178E350	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium or E85	20	29	23	N/A
36183E350 4matic	3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	27	23	N/A
36179E350 4matic	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI; FFVFFV	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium or E85	20	27	23	N/A
36187E350 4matic (wagon)	3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	26	22	N/A
36166E400	3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	29	23	N/A
36167E400 4matic	3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	27	22	N/A
36153E400 4matic Coupe	3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	28	23	N/A
36154E400 Convertible	3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	29	23	N/A
36152E400 Coupe	3L 6-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	20	29	23	N/A
36198E550 4matic	4.7L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	18	24	21	N/A
36177E550 Convertible	4.7L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	17	25	20	N/A
36176E550 Coupe	4.7L 8-cyl SIDIConventional	Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd	Premium	18	26	21	N/A

Model-specific answer center

6 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class versus the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Model year

Against the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Model/option labels added: AMG E63 4matic, AMG E63 S 4matic, AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon), E550 4matic. Model/option labels no longer listed: E350 Convertible, E350 Coupe, E400 4matic (station wagon), E400 Hybrid, and 3 more. Certification records went from 19 to 16. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 21.5 to 20.5 MPG/MPGe.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years

Q02How quickly does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?

Performance

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's 0-60 mph time is 3.5 seconds on the E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model up to 8.2 seconds on the E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, across 7 trims. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Q03What is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's top speed?

Performance

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's top speed is 130 mph on the 6 trims (E 250 BlueTEC, E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC and E 350 and 3 more) and 184 mph on the E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Q04What size wheels does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

Wheels and tires

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the E 250 BlueTEC, E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, E 350 and E 350 4MATIC, 18 inches on the E 400 4MATIC and E 400 and 19 inches on the E 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Q05How do the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class trims differ from one another?

Trims

The E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC has AWD instead of RWD and traction control as standard equipment over the E 250 BlueTEC. The E 350 has RWD instead of AWD over the E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC. The E 350 4MATIC has AWD instead of RWD and traction control as standard equipment over the E 350. The E 400 4MATIC has blind-spot alert, heated front seats, leather seats and 7 more as standard equipment over the E 350 4MATIC. The E 400 has RWD instead of AWD and a remote liftgate or trunk release as standard equipment over the E 400 4MATIC.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Q06What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?

Maintenance

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner's manual names a CR2025 coin-cell battery in the key fob. Source: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class owner's manual. The 2015 model year has the same figure.

Source: Manufacturer owner's manual

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