The E-Class is the executive sedan positioned above the C-Class in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The current W214 generation was revealed in April 2023 and reached South Africa in mid-2024, offered locally in Avantgarde and AMG Line trim.
The E 200 and E 220 d both use 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance that adds 17 kW for short bursts, and both send their power to the rear wheels through a nine-speed automatic. The infotainment system runs on a large central touchscreen beside a digital driver display, and as an option the screen area can extend across the passenger side of the dashboard.
The plug-in hybrid in the line is the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+. It pairs a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six with a 120 kW electric motor integrated into its nine-speed gearbox, drives all four wheels and has a claimed electric-only range of up to 100 km.
The South African range
- E 200: 2.0-litre turbo petrol four-cylinder, 150 kW and 320 Nm, mild hybrid, rear-wheel drive
- E 220 d: 2.0-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder, 145 kW and 440 Nm, mild hybrid, rear-wheel drive
- Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ (plug-in hybrid): 3.0-litre straight-six plus electric motor, 430 kW and 750 Nm combined, all-wheel drive
Good to know
- Boot capacity is quoted at 540 litres.
- The E 200 and E 220 d are rear-wheel drive; the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID is the all-wheel-drive choice.
- Mercedes-AMG claims up to 100 km of electric-only range for the E 53 HYBRID when its battery is charged.
Range as listed on the Mercedes-Benz South Africa website on 18 October 2026. No prices are shown: specifications, availability and pricing change, so confirm with an authorised dealer. Written independently by Mercedes-Benz Owners; not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.
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