Passenger Car • 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations • 6th Generation (W214) • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset.
EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 28 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 60 MPGe (22–24 MPG on gasoline) with up to 44 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 6th generation (W214) E-Class platform spanning model years 2024–2026.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| CLE300 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| E350 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| CLE300 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| CLE450 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| CLE450 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| E450 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 55 MPGe (22 MPG) | 68 MPGe (27 MPG) | 60 MPGe (24 MPG) | 44 mi EV (420 mi total) | $3,150 / yr |
| GLE350 Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon) Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 52 MPGe (21 MPG) | 64 MPGe (25 MPG) | 56 MPGe (22 MPG) | 41 mi EV (400 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| GLE350 4matic Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| GLE450 4matic Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| GLE450 4matic (coupe) Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| WAGON SW N/A AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| WAGON PHEV SW PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| PHEV 4 DR PHEV RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
View all 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range from 21 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.