The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is certified across 16 configurations with 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd. EPA classified under the Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars / Midsize Station Wagons / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 4matic Midsize Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E350 4matic Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 4matic Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 4matic Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon) Midsize Station Wagons | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Midsize Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE450 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 4matic Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Plus Midsize Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Plus (SW) Midsize Station Wagons | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C AWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2 DR AWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class station wagon SW AWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet C RWD, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2 DR RWD
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is certified with 2L and 3L and 4L 4-Cylinder / 6-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic 9-spd transmission architectures for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.