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Curb Weight | 3825 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 191.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1654 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.9 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 113.2 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 81.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 302 @ 6500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 273 @ 3500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 6.5 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 4 years / 50000 miles |
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is like a well-tailored suit; it will always look good, feel right and be in style. The wealth of standard features plus the sheer number of base-model options means there’s something for everyone in the E-Class lineup.
If the prestige value of owning a Mercedes-Benz is of no importance to you, you may find competitors such as Cadillac, Infiniti and Lexus offer lower-priced vehicles that fully suit your needs.
![]() Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2015 Ford Fiesta | ![]() Used 2015 Kia Rio | ![]() Used 2016 Dodge Dart | ||
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| Price | $6,950 | $5,150 | $6,000 | $5,950 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG | City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG | City 27/Hwy 37/Comb 31 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 6500 RPM | 120 @ 6350 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 160 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Tigershark, 2.0L | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |