Mercedes-Benz E-Class

{{Short description|German executive car}}

{{Infobox automobile

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| name = Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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| manufacturer = {{ubl

| Daimler-Benz (1993–1998)

| DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007)

| Daimler AG (2007–2022)

| Mercedes-Benz Group
(2022–present)

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| production = 1953–present (E-Class nomenclature adopted since 1993)

| class = Executive car (E)

| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive

| predecessor = Mercedes-Benz W124 (pre-facelift models, 1984–1993)

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.

Before 1993, the E suffix in Mercedes-Benz model names referred to Einspritzmotor (German for fuel injection engine) when in the early 1960s fuel injection began to proliferate beyond its upper-tier luxury and sporting models. By the launch of the facelifted W124 in 1993 fuel injection was ubiquitous in Mercedes engines, and the E was adopted as a prefix (i.e., E 220). The model line is referred to officially as the E-Class (or E-Klasse). All generations of the E-Class have offered either rear-wheel drive or Mercedes' 4Matic four-wheel drive system.

The E-Class is Mercedes-Benz' best-selling model, with more than 13 million sold by 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/history/frist-new-e-class-rolls-off-the-production-line-in-sindelfingen/|title=First new E-Class rolls off the production line in Sindelfingen.|date=4 March 2016|access-date=5 March 2016|archive-date=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170116141843/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/history/frist-new-e-class-rolls-off-the-production-line-in-sindelfingen/|url-status=live}} The first E-Class series was originally available as four-door sedan, five-door station wagon, two-door coupe and two-door convertible. From 1997 to 2009, the equivalent coupe and convertible were sold under the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class nameplate; which was based on the mechanical underpinnings of the smaller C-Class while borrowing the styling and some powertrains from the E-Class, a trend continued with the C207 E-Class coupe/convertible which was sold parallel to the W212 E-Class sedan/wagon. With the latest incarnation of the E-Class released for the 2017 model year, all body styles share the same W213 platform.{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a32939/2018-mercedes-e400-coupe-first-drive/|title=The 2018 Mercedes E400 Coupe Is a Modern Take On an Old Formula|date=15 March 2017|access-date=16 March 2017|archive-date=17 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317054728/http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a32939/2018-mercedes-e400-coupe-first-drive/|url-status=live}}

Due to the E-Class's size and durability, it has filled many market segments, from personal cars to frequently serving as taxis in European countries, as well special-purpose vehicles (e.g., police or ambulance modifications) from the factory.{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/germany/mpc/mpc_germany_website/de/home_mpc/sonderfahrzeuge0/home/products/branch-solutions/taxi0/e-klasse.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Deutschland – Sonderfahrzeuge – Taxi – E-Klasse |access-date=2008-08-05 |publisher=Daimler AG |language=de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917033105/http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/germany/mpc/mpc_germany_website/de/home_mpc/sonderfahrzeuge0/home/products/branch-solutions/taxi0/e-klasse.html |archive-date=2008-09-17 |url-status=dead }} In November 2020, the W213 E-Class was awarded the 2021 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, a first for Mercedes-Benz.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-16|title=The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Is the 2021 MotorTrend Car of the Year|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/2021/mercedes-benz-e-class-2021-car-of-the-year/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=MotorTrend|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619142814/https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/2021/mercedes-benz-e-class-2021-car-of-the-year/|url-status=live}}

Predecessors

= W120 (1953) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W120/W121}}

The first modern midsize Mercedes was the W120 'Ponton' 180 of 1953 and was produced until 1962. Sharing its engineering with the R121 190 SL of 1955, the Ponton was a stylish sedan with a four-cylinder engine. An OHC engine W121 190 appeared in 1956 along with a six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz W105.

= W110 (1961) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W110}}

Mercedes added tailfins to both the new W110 'Fintail' 190 of 1962. In the 1965 230 model a Straight-6 engine appeared for the first time, and the four-cylinder engine grew in displacement.

= W114, W115 (1968) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W114/W115}}

The midsize Mercedes was redesigned in 1968 as the W114/W115 'Stroke-8'. This time, the 6-cylinder models (The W114s) were most prevalent, with the W115 line making up the bottom of the company's offerings with four- and five-cylinder power. A coupé body joined the line-up in 1969, and was the first mid-range Mercedes to be offered with the D-Jetronic fuel injection.

= W123 (1975) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W123}}

The popular W123 quickly became a best-seller on its launch in 1976. Especially in diesel powered 240D and 300D guises, the cars enhanced the company's reputation for product quality. Over 2.6 million were produced until the end of production in 1986. Saloon/Sedan, Coupé, and Estate body configurations were offered.

= W124 (1984) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W124}}

The W124 was presented in November 1984, with production commencing in January the following year. During it's production it introduced many new features like the 4Matic all-wheel drive, DOHC cylinder heads and emission control with Catalytic converters, Diesel particulate filters and Exhaust gas recirculation. A special mention is the top end 500E performance vehicle co-built by Porsche. It was the third car to inherit the company's new design theme since the late 1970s, following the flagship W126 and compact W201.

Similar to its predecessors, the W124 also offered a coupé and estate body styles. A cabriolet (internally A124) was also available from 1992.

First generation (W124; 1993)

{{main|Mercedes-Benz W124}}

File:1993 Mercedes-Benz E 280 (W124) sedan (2015-07-16) 01.jpg

The "E-Class" name first appeared with the facelifted W124 in August 1993 for Europe and in September for 1994 model year for export into the United States. The W124 was introduced in 1984 but continued with the older naming convention until 1993 when all Mercedes-Benz models switched to a new system, e.g. E 320 instead of 320 E. Sedan (W124), Coupé (C124), Convertible (A124), and Estate (S124) body configurations were offered. Sedans were built through 1995, estates and coupes through 1996 and cabriolets finished in 1997.

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Second generation (W210; 1995)

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)}}

File:1999 Mercedes-Benz E 240 (W 210) Elegance sedan (2011-11-17) 01.jpg

The W210 E-Class, launched in January 1995.

The E-class made major changes compared to the earlier version of the E-class, including four large oval headlights, which gave Mercedes an updated image intended to attract more younger buyers and women. The new E-Class was {{convert|1.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} longer and {{convert|2.3|in|cm|abbr=on}} wider and offered significantly more interior room but was still considered mid-size.{{cite news|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/1996/1996-mercedes-benz-e-class/|title=1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Roadtest|last=Paul|first=Rik|work=Motor Trend|date=January 1, 1996|access-date=August 20, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118102045/https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/1996/1996-mercedes-benz-e-class/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://consumerguide.com/used/1996-02-mercedes-benz-e-class/|title=1996-02 Mercedes-Benz E-Class|work=consumerguide.com|date=22 July 2014|access-date=August 20, 2020|archive-date=March 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317014947/http://consumerguide.com/used/1996-02-mercedes-benz-e-class/|url-status=live}}

In September 1999, the W210 E-class was facelifted. This included visual, mechanical, and quality improvements over the earlier versions.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was Motor Trend{{'}}s Import Car of the Year for 1996.

While the W210 sedan was replaced by the W211 in 2002, the wagon version continued to be sold until March 2003 when the S211 wagon returned the S210 wagon.

Third generation (W211; 2001)

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)}}

File:2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz E 320 (W211) Elegance sedan (2011-11-08) 01.jpg

Launched in 2002, the W211 E-Class was another evolution of the previous model.

The W211-based C219 CLS-Class 4-door coupe was introduced as a niche model in 2005, primarily to attract a younger demographic.

The W211 E-Class was facelifted in June 2006 for the 2007 model year to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models, Sensotronic was dropped, while Pre-Safe (w/o brake support) was made standard. The largest factory-built engine in the E-class range is the E500, which had its engine size increased from 5 liters to 5.5 liters in 2006 along with the facelift. There are also AMG models badged E55 and E63, AMG as well as other tuning house installations.

Fourth generation (W212; 2009)

= Sedan and wagon (W212) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)}}

File:2013 Mercedes-Benz E 250 (W 212) sedan (2015-07-14).jpg

File:2009 Mercedes-Benz E 500 (W 212) Avantgarde sedan (2010-07-05).jpg

The W212 replaced the W211 in 2009 (as a 2010 model). Official photos of the W212 were leaked on the internet on 9 December 2008 ahead of its 2009 Geneva Motor Show unveiling.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoscoops.eu/nieuws/2008/mercedes-e-klasse-de-eerste-fotos |title=Mercedes E-Klasse: de eerste foto's |publisher=Autoscoops.eu |access-date=2011-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718133502/http://www.autoscoops.eu/nieuws/2008/mercedes-e-klasse-de-eerste-fotos |archive-date=2012-07-18 }} Scans of a leaked brochure were posted onto the internet in January 2009, detailing the whole E-Class range including the new E 200 CGI and E 230 CGI with direct injected forced induction engines. New features included a blind spot monitor, Lane Keeping Assist, Pre-safe with Attention Assist, and Night View Assist Plus. In the United States the E-Class was priced nearly US$4,600 less than the previous model.{{cite web |last=Joseph |first=Noah |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/mercedes-slashes-nearly-5k-off-the-list-price-of-a-new-e-class/ |title=Mercedes slashes nearly $5k off the list price of a new E-Class – Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2009-04-05 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2010-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729172622/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/04/mercedes-slashes-nearly-5k-off-the-list-price-of-a-new-e-class/ |url-status=live }} The W212 estate was also announced and available from November 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.carthusiast.com/2010-mercedes-e-class-estate-intelligent-estate-of-the-art-1877.html |title=2010 Mercedes E-Class Estate, Intelligent (E)state-of-the-art |publisher=Carthusiast.com |date=2009-08-06 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708122537/http://www.carthusiast.com/2010-mercedes-e-class-estate-intelligent-estate-of-the-art-1877.html |archive-date=2011-07-08 |url-status=dead }}

In 2013, the E-Class had a comprehensive facelift, featuring significant styling changes, fuel economy improvements, and updated safety features. Daimler invested close to €1 billion into the development of the extensive refresh, making it likely the most expensive mid-life facelift in the history of the automobile.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-w212-and-2017-w213-mercedes-e-class-sedans-spied-together-video-88669.html |title=2014 W212 and 2017 W213 Mercedes E-Class Sedans Spied Together [Video] |author=Mihnea Radu |work=autoevolution |date=8 November 2014 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141223182705/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-w212-and-2017-w213-mercedes-e-class-sedans-spied-together-video-88669.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-e-350-w212-facelift-gets-reviewed-by-edmund-s-68614.html |title=Mercedes-Benz E 350 W212 Facelift Gets Reviewed by Edmund's |author=Alex Oagana |work=autoevolution |date=9 October 2013 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141223182610/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-e-350-w212-facelift-gets-reviewed-by-edmund-s-68614.html |url-status=live }} The biggest change was the singular front lights replacing the twin headlamp design (marking the end of Mercedes's dual headlamps use) with integrated LED DRLs.{{cite web |url=http://www.thechauffeur.com/new-mercedes-e-class-promises-to-give-rivals-a-rough-ride/ |title=New Mercedes E-Class promises to give rivals a rough ride |date=13 June 2013 |access-date=2015-12-15 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222103430/http://www.thechauffeur.com/new-mercedes-e-class-promises-to-give-rivals-a-rough-ride/ |url-status=live }} Although not an all-new model, the W212 facelift was the only mid-cycle refresh featured on a family portrait of several generations of the E-Class side by side by Mercedes-Benz for the unveiling of the W213 E-Class.{{cite web |url=http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-exterior.html |title=2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior Inadvertently Shown in Official Pics |author=Cristian Gnaticov |date=11 December 2015 |work=Carscoops |access-date=15 December 2015 |archive-date=15 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215035510/http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-exterior.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/403102/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-styling-revealed-in-interior-promo-shots/ |title=2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class styling revealed in interior promo shots |work=CarAdvice.com.au |access-date=2015-12-15 |archive-date=2015-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215210911/http://www.caradvice.com.au/403102/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-styling-revealed-in-interior-promo-shots/ |url-status=live }} While the factory has rated the E63S model at 577 hp/590 lb-ft, there is significant real-world dynamometer testing that indicates the AMG-tuned S model exceeds 600 hp at the flywheel.

= Coupe and convertible (C207/A207) =

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)}}

File:2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 Sport CDi BlueEFFICIENCY Coupe 2.1 Front.jpg

The coupé (C207) was first shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, while the convertible (A207) was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1032208_geneva-motor-show-debut-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe|title=Geneva Motor Show debut for Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe|work=Motor Authority|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035001/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1032208_geneva-motor-show-debut-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/19514/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-cabriolet-world-debut-in-detroit/|title=2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet World Debut in Detroit|work=Motor1.com|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180505205923/https://www.motor1.com/news/19514/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-cabriolet-world-debut-in-detroit/|url-status=live}} Both models replaced the previous C209/A209 CLK-Class models. The C207/A207 E-Class is based on the W204 C-Class platform, and is produced alongside each other in the Bremen plant.{{Cite news|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/19/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-a-c-class-underneath/|title=2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe a C-Class underneath?|work=Autoblog|access-date=2018-05-05|language=en|archive-date=2018-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506035011/https://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/19/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-a-c-class-underneath/|url-status=live}}

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Fifth generation (W213; 2016)

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)}}

File:Mercedes-AMG E 53 (W213) FL IMG 3965.jpg

The fifth generation E-Class was unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show.{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115051193606/next-generation-mercedes-benz-e-class-sedan-will-likely |title=Next generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan will likely debut in January 2016 at NAIAS [spy video] |work=Motor1.com |access-date=2015-05-12 |archive-date=2015-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513194251/http://www.worldcarfans.com/115051193606/next-generation-mercedes-benz-e-class-sedan-will-likely |url-status=live }} This generation E-Class has design cues from the larger W222 S-Class and the smaller W205 C-Class.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-mercedes-e-class-w213-first-interior-spy-photos-s-class-inspiration-89573.html# |title=2016 Mercedes E-Class (W213) First Interior Spy Photos: S-CLass Inspiration |author=Mihnea Radu |work=autoevolution |date=3 December 2014 |access-date=2014-12-23 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223214649/http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-mercedes-e-class-w213-first-interior-spy-photos-s-class-inspiration-89573.html |url-status=live }} While the W212 E-Class has tighter surface and harder edges, the new model is curvier and more flowing.{{cite web |url=http://indianautosblog.com/2015/05/2016-mercedes-e-class-naias-2016-178443#ixzz3ZsnOcVNY |title=2016 Mercedes E Class to world debut at NAIAS 2016 |date=11 May 2015 |access-date=2015-05-12 |archive-date=2015-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512163851/http://indianautosblog.com/2015/05/2016-mercedes-e-class-naias-2016-178443#ixzz3ZsnOcVNY |url-status=live }}

Engine options for the W213 E-Class saw a major update, thanks to the switch to inline six-cylinder engines from the previous V6 engines,{{cite web |url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/mercedes-benz/mercedes-e-class-2016-spied-straight-sixes-are-back/ |title=Mercedes E-class (2016) spied: straight sixes are back! |work=CAR Magazine |access-date=2015-04-22 |archive-date=2015-04-22 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150422175722/http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/mercedes-benz/mercedes-e-class-2016-spied-straight-sixes-are-back/ |url-status=live }} along with a new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines, codenamed OM654, and existing four-cylinder petrol engines.{{cite web |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-spotted-engines-and-launch-date |title=2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - engines and launch date |author=Greg Kable |work=autocar.co.uk |access-date=2015-10-16 |archive-date=2015-07-26 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150726151952/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-spotted-engines-and-launch-date |url-status=live }}

The W213 E-Class is the second-most technologically advanced Mercedes after the new S-Class. The E-Class received the latest in autonomous driving technology for use at highway speeds, capable of piloting itself up to speeds of {{convert|130|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} for up to 2 minutes. The system uses a complex array of motion sensors, radars, and cameras to scan the road ahead, and requires the driver's hands to be placed on the wheel at all times.{{cite web |url=http://performancedrive.com.au/2016-mercedes-e-class-will-be-capable-of-autonomous-driving-1020/ |title=2016 Mercedes E-Class will be capable of autonomous driving |work=PerformanceDrive |date=10 June 2015 |access-date=2015-06-29 |archive-date=2015-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615011411/http://performancedrive.com.au/2016-mercedes-e-class-will-be-capable-of-autonomous-driving-1020/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115042292626/mercedes-benz-says-autonomous-technology-is-imminent |title=Mercedes-Benz says autonomous technology is imminent, could debut on 2016 E-Class |work=Worldcarfans |access-date=2015-04-22 |archive-date=2015-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423130327/http://www.worldcarfans.com/115042292626/mercedes-benz-says-autonomous-technology-is-imminent |url-status=live }} This feature was also available on the fourth-generation Mercedes-AMG E 63 model.

In 2020, Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelift to the W213.{{clear}}

Sixth generation (W214; 2023)

File:Mercedes-Benz W214 IAA 2023 1X7A0284.jpg

{{main|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)}}

The sixth generation E-Class debuted on April 25, 2023. Starting from this generation, coupés and convertibles will no longer bear the E-Class name. E-Class and C-Class coupés and convertibles will be spun off into their own CLE vehicle.{{Cite web |title=2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class teased ahead of April 25 debut |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1139285_2024-mercedes-benz-e-class-teased-ahead-of-april-25-debut |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=Motor Authority |date=6 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410211424/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1139285_2024-mercedes-benz-e-class-teased-ahead-of-april-25-debut |url-status=live }}

Production and sales

class="wikitable"
rowspan="2" | Year

! rowspan="2" |Production (sedan/estate/coupe/convertible)

colspan="3" |Sales
U.S.

!Europe

!China2011-2014 China sales only include locally produced versions, exclude imported versions.

2001

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44,445{{cite web |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mercedes-Benz+USA+Records+Highest+Sales+in+Its+History.-a096075297 |title=Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest Sales in Its History. – Free Online Library |publisher=Thefreelibrary.com |date=2003-01-03 |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-date=2014-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221202108/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/403.htm |url-status=live }}128,208
2002

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42,598156,317
2003

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55,683{{cite web |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313903.html |title=2004 Highest Year on Record for Mercedes-Benz USA |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2013-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801083017/http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313903.html |url-status=live }}191,809
2004

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58,954171,071
2005

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50,383{{cite web |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032870.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Rings in the New Year with Record 2006 Sales |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-date=2013-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801081817/http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032870.html |url-status=live }}125,348
2006

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50,195110,494
2007

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48,950{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |title=Mercedes-Benz USA's Sales Drop 32.1 Percent in December 2008 | eMercedesBenz – The Unofficial Mercedes-Benz Weblog |publisher=eMercedesBenz |date=2009-01-05 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729125348/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |archive-date=2012-07-29 |url-status=dead }}109,872
2008

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38,57677,661
2009

|

43,072{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/highest-sales-month-for-the-year-at-21469-brings-mercedes-benz-to-an-18-percent-increase-for-2010-112881769.html |title=Highest Sales Month for the Year at 21,469 Brings Mercedes-Benz to an... – MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ |location=New Jersey |publisher=Prnewswire.com |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-date=2013-06-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604224056/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/highest-sales-month-for-the-year-at-21469-brings-mercedes-benz-to-an-18-percent-increase-for-2010-112881769.html |url-status=live }}100,9478,200{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2010news/A_Record-Breaking_Year.html |title=Mercedes-Benz China Homepage – 2010 News – A Record-Breaking Year: Mercedes-Benz Concludes 2009 with Unprecedented Sales |publisher=Mercedes-benz.com.cn |date=2010-01-11 |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407115337/http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2010news/A_Record-Breaking_Year.html |archive-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead }}
2010

| 323,200 (208,400 / 44,400 / 49,600 / 20,800){{cite web |url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7171-1-1359454-1-0-0-0-0-0-12037-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Successful Year for Mercedes-Benz: Sales Up 15 Percent Worldwide in 2010 | Daimler > Investor Relations > Capital Market Releases |publisher=Daimler |access-date=2011-12-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002044940/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7171-1-1359454-1-0-0-0-0-0-12037-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=2011-10-02 }}

60,922139,19240,760{{cite web |url=http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2011_News/115_Growth_Mercedes-Benz_Remains_China_s_Fastest_Growing_Premium_brand_in_2010.html |title=Mercedes-Benz China Homepage – 2011 News – 115% Growth – Mercedes-Benz Remains China's Fastest Growing Premium brand in 2010 |publisher=Mercedes-benz.com.cn |access-date=2011-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407115341/http://www.mercedes-benz.com.cn/content/china/mpc/mpc_china_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passengercars_world/news/2011_News/115_Growth_Mercedes-Benz_Remains_China_s_Fastest_Growing_Premium_brand_in_2010.html |archive-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead }}
2011

| 338,386

62,736{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-usa-hits-its-highest-ever-us-volume-with-sales-of-305072-185567602.html |title=Mercedes-Benz USA Hits Its Highest-Ever U.S. Volume With Sales of 305,072 |author=Mercedes-Benz USA |date=3 January 2013 |work=prnewswire.com |access-date=10 March 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170109120838/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-usa-hits-its-highest-ever-us-volume-with-sales-of-305072-185567602.html |url-status=live }}129,96344,738
2012

| 310,408

65,17198,14236,385
2013

|

69,803106,55936,836
2014

| - (257,571 / - / - )

66,400{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-delivers-record-breaking-2014-sales-volume-of-330391-up-57-300015788.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Delivers Record-Breaking 2014 Sales Volume of 330,391, Up 5.7% |publisher=Mercedes-Benz |agency=PR Newswire |date=2015-01-05 |access-date=2015-06-18 |archive-date=2015-01-12 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150112014859/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mercedes-benz-delivers-record-breaking-2014-sales-volume-of-330391-up-57-300015788.html |url-status=live }}99,56543,708
2015

| 232,453{{Cite web |url=https://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/nachrichten/kapitalmarktmeldungen/daimler-ir-release-en-20160108.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-05-07 |archive-date=2016-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227130826/https://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/nachrichten/kapitalmarktmeldungen/daimler-ir-release-en-20160108.pdf |url-status=dead }}

55,88884,77157,853
2016

| 304,200{{Cite web |url=http://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/reports/annual-report/daimler/daimler-ir-annualreport-2016.pdf |title=Information on Daimler AG |access-date=2017-05-07 |archive-date=2017-03-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329035241/http://www.daimler.com/documents/investors/reports/annual-report/daimler/daimler-ir-annualreport-2016.pdf |url-status=live }}

50,89699,494
2017

|

51,312127,638
2018

|

|46,422

|117,906

|

2019

|

|

|107,453

|

2020

|

70,171
2021

|

53,654
2022

|

39,782

Explanatory notes

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References

= Notes =

{{reflist|30em}}

= Bibliography =

== General ==

{{refbegin}}

  • {{Barrett-IBG-MB-2}}
  • {{Bols-MBP}}
  • {{Brooklands-MBRT71}}
  • {{Brooklands-AMG1GP |editor-mask=6}}
  • {{Brooklands-AMG2UP |editor-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |editor-last=Clarke |editor-first=R.M. |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 1985–1995 |series=Road Test Portfolio Series |year=2011 |publisher=Brooklands Books |location=Cobham, Surrey, UK |isbn=9781855208896 |editor-mask=6}}
  • {{MBPersonenwagen-3}}
  • {{MBPersonenwagen-4 |author-mask=7}}
  • {{cite book |last=Frommann |first=Jens |title=Mercedes W 124: Typengeschichte und Technik |trans-title=Mercedes W 124: Type History and Technology |year=2014 |publisher=GeraMond |location=München |isbn=9783862456581 |language=de}}
  • {{Hartmann-GMBCB}}
  • {{Hofner-Schrader-MBA-2}}
  • {{MB-Typenkunde-2 |author-mask=7}}
  • {{Deutsche Autos-6}}
  • {{Typenkompass MB-2 |author-mask=7}}
  • {{Larimer-MBBG}}
  • {{cite book |editor-last=Liebl |editor-first=Johannes |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse: Entwicklung und Technik des W213 |trans-title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Development and Technology of the W213 |series=ATZ/MTZ-Typenbuch series |year=2017 |publisher=Springer Vieweg |location=Wiesbaden, Germany |isbn=9783658184421 |language=de}}
  • {{Niemann-PvMB}}
  • {{Nitske-MB PMB 1946-95}}
  • {{Deutsche Autos-4}}
  • {{MBPersonenwagen-2 |author-mask=7}}
  • {{cite book |editor-last=Pitt |editor-first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class |year=2003 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=1841551406}}
  • {{cite book |last=Pitt |first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz W124 Enthusiasts Guide |year=2005 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=1841555355 |author-mask=4}}
  • {{cite book |editor-last=Pitt |editor-first=Colin |title=Mercedes-Benz W124 Series 1985–1997: Sedan, Coupe, Convertible |year=2007 |publisher=Unique Motor Books |location=Hockley, Essex, UK |isbn=9781841556529 |editor-mask=4}}
  • {{cite journal |title=Magnum Force |last=St. Antoine |first=Arthur |journal=Car and Driver |issue=April 1992 |pages=47–56}}
  • {{Schlegelmilch-M-2013}}
  • {{Taylor-MB since 1945-1}}
  • {{Taylor-MB since 1945-2 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{Taylor-MB since 1945-3 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{Taylor-MB since 1945-4|pages=8–16, 65–88, 97–104, 107–111 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{Taylor-MB 1990s|pages=8–27, 91–107 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |last=Taylor |first=James |title=Mercedes-Benz W124: The Complete Story |series=Crowood AutoClassic Series |date=2015 |publisher=The Crowood Press |location=Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK |isbn=9781847979537 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |last=Vieweg |first=Christof |title=Alles über die Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Limousine und T-Modell |trans-title=Everything about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Saloon and Station Wagon |series=Technik transparent series |year=1999 |location=Stuttgart |publisher=DaimlerChrysler |isbn=3932786092 |edition=3rd |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |last=Zoporowski |first=Tobias |title=Mercedes-Benz W124: All models 1984 to 1997 |series=The Essential Buyer's Guide series |year=2016 |publisher=Veloce Publishing |location=Dorchester, Dorset, UK |isbn=9781845848774 }}

{{refend}}

== Workshop manuals ==

{{refbegin}}

  • {{Chilton-MB 1968-73}}
  • {{cite book |last1=Drayton |first1=Spencer |last2=Coombs |first2=Mark |last3=Rendle |first3=Steve |title=Mercedes Benz 124 Series (85–93) Service and Repair Manual |series=Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series |year=1996 |publisher=Haynes |location=Sparkford, UK |isbn=1859602533}}
  • {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Rüdiger |title=Mercedes E-Klasse: Typ W124, 200 bis E 320 von 1/85 bis 6/95 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 54 |year=1999 |edition=9th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=3768805379 |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Rüdiger |title=Mercedes E-Klasse Diesel: Typ W124, 200D bis 300TD von 1/85 bis 6/95 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 55 |year=1999 |edition=8th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=3768805387 |language=de |author-mask=7}}
  • {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: 200 D/250 D/300 D Dezember '84 bis Juni '93 / E 200/250/300 Diesel ab Juli '93 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 123 |year=2008 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=9783613011557 |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: 200 – 320 E, E 200 – 320 200/200 E / 230 E / 260 E / 280 E /300 E / 300 E-24 / 320 E Dezember '84 bis Juni '93. E 200 / 220 / 280 / 320 Juli '93 bis Juni '95 200/230 E/260 E/300 E ab Dezember '84 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 124 |year=2011 |edition=6th |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=9783613011564 |language=de |author-mask=5}}
  • {{cite book |last=Ritter |first=Stu |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Bible: 1986–1995 |year=2002 |publisher=Bentley Publishers |location=Cambridge, MA, USA |isbn=0837602300}}
  • {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes 124 Series 200, 200E, 200T, 200TE, 230E, 230CE |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=1991 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=0907779018}}
  • {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes 200, 250, 300D Series 124 |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=1994 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780447 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class: W124 Series 1993–1995 / W210 Series 1995–2000 / 4- and 6-Cyl. Engines |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=2006 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780978 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz E-class: Petrol W124 & W210 Workshop Manual 1993–2000 |year=2008 |publisher=Brooklands Books |location=Cobham, Surrey, UK |isbn=9781855207684 |author-mask=6}}
  • {{cite book |title=Mercedes W124 Owners Workshop Manual: 1985–1995 |year=1998 |publisher=Bentley Publishers |location=Cambridge, MA, USA |isbn=9780837612140}}
  • {{cite book |title=Mercedes Serie 124 ab Baujahr 1985 / 200 / 200 T / 230 E / 230 TE |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 906. |year=2012 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=9783716817377 |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |title=Mercedes Diesel Serie 124 ab Baujahr 1985 / 200 D / 250 D / 300 D |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 919. |year=2012 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=9783716817438 |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |title=Mercedes Serie W124 Vier- und Sechszylindermotoren Baujahre 1985 bis 1992 |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1211. |year=2000 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=3716819379 |language=de}}
  • {{cite book |title=Mercedes E-Klasse 1993 bis 1995 (Serie W124) 1995 bis 1997 (Serie W210) |edition=1st |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1224. |year=2000 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=3716819646 |language=de}}
  • {{Bentley-MB Technical}}

{{refend}}