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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.
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| Price | $5,793 | $5,579 | $5,110 | $5,433 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.3 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 29/Comb 22 MPG | City 35/Hwy 39/Comb 37 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 | 4 | 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 | 122 @ 6000 RPM | 201 @ 6000 RPM | 175 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid i-VTEC 1.5L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |