Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class for Sale nearSt. Albert, AB

How much does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class's current nationwide average price is $43,302 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $39,865 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?

Yes — the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a strong used luxury pick if you want comfort, technology, and a refined driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the E-Class for its luxurious cabins, smooth rides, and strong performance, along with the sense of prestige that comes with the nameplate. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its advanced technology and elegant interiors, which help it feel special even among other luxury cars.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent years centre on expensive ownership, some brake and infotainment complaints, and safety equipment that can vary by version. 29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mercedes-Benz E-Class models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for its comfort, upscale feel, and strong overall driving character. Across the model years in the data, it also earns high owner satisfaction scores, which points to a car that many buyers enjoy living with.

• Owners rate the Mercedes-Benz E-Class between 4.64 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most closely tied to maintenance history, repair costs, and how well the car has been cared for over time.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Premium driver assist features including adaptive cruise control, active blind spot monitoring, active intersection assist, active emergency stop assist, active lane change assist, active lane keep assist, active steering assist, automatic lane change capability, evasive steering assist, and congestion emergency braking.
• Infotainment: MBUX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an augmented reality navigation system, music streaming, and a Burmester 4D surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
• Fuel efficiency: 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres combined in hybrid mode, with an average of 5.0 L/100 km with 52% of the distance traveled on electricity.

Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers these trims:

• E 450 All-Terrain: The less-expensive wagon, starting at $96,245, with a more rugged look and technology that can assist with light off-road travel.
• AMG E 53 Hybrid: The performance upgrade with a base price of $113,895, height-adjustable air suspension, MBUX Superscreen, premium leather, and AMG Dynamic Plus package availability; best if you want the most performance-focused E-Class wagon.

What Mercedes-Benz E-Class do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Those years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, equipment, and pricing. They also sit in the part of the range where you can still find plenty of choice without moving all the way into the newest, most expensive examples.

What is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few years are falling more slowly and one older year is moving up.

The 2015, 2020, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 10/10

In Canada, premium driver assist features are also standard including adaptive cruise control, active blind spot monitoring, active intersection assist, active emergency stop assist, active lane change assist, active lane keep assist, active steering assist, automatic lane change capability, evasive steering assist, and congestion emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.83% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.08%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,922 CAD. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a spacious, comfortable, and richly appointed cabin that has long been a defining strength of the nameplate.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The heart of this PHEV is a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six engine paired with a 120-kilowatt electric motor and 21.2-kilowatt-hour battery, and it returns a Natural Resources Canada-rated 66 kilometres of electric range.
• Tech: As expected, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with an augmented reality navigation system, music streaming, and a sensational Burmester 4D surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos technology.
• Safety: In Canada, premium driver assist features are also standard including adaptive cruise control, active blind spot monitoring, active intersection assist, active emergency stop assist, active lane change assist, active lane keep assist, active steering assist, automatic lane change capability, evasive steering assist, and congestion emergency braking.
• Starting price: The E 450 All-Terrain starts at $96,245 CAD, including the destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.