2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    New from

    $81,855 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 7.7 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $81,855 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $150,800 for the Night Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (245kW/480Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/350Nm) and 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 E-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    77.81 - 142.03 kW/t
    70.74 kW/t
    252.86 kW/t
    Boot Space
    390 - 450 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 - 7.7 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    857 - 1,404 km
    396 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $81,855 - $150,800
    $24,190
    $502,500
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    2 years
    9 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,085 - 2,315 kg
    1,141 kg
    2,585 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    108 mm
    108 mm
    149 mm

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: W204
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 142.03
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
      • Front Track (mm): 1538
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 108
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 48.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11150
      • Overall Height (mm): 1397
      • Overall Length (mm): 4703
      • Overall Width (mm): 1786
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1328
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1243
      • Rear Track (mm): 1541
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2760
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 174
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2996
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 82.1
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 880
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 333
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 245
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 480
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20091222
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: E220 Cdi 4sa
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Hip Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Number Of Airbags: 11
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1725
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Night Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Type: Lip
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Stroke Engine: 82.1
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
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    2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Dimensions

    1397mm
    1786mm
    4703mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Towing Capacity

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Night Edition with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz E-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWDDiesel4.7 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Base that starts from $81,855.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Night Edition that starts from $150,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Night Edition.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Base which measures 1786mm wide, 4703mm in length and sits 1398mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Base which has 245kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Base which weighs 2315 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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