The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is certified across 15 configurations with 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd. EPA classified under the Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Midsize Station Wagons / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E300 Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E300 4matic Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 4matic Midsize Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 4matic Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 4matic Convertible Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE550e 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 6 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| AMG E43 4matic Midsize Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| E400 4matic (station wagon) Midsize Station Wagons | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| GLE350 4matic Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Midsize Cars | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon) Midsize Station Wagons | 4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Station Wagons, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Cross-reference fuel economy, safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall notices
Vehicle summary, key performance indicators, and primary reliability metrics.
EPA certified city/highway fuel economy, electric battery range, and annual fuel costs.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected vehicle component.
Official safety recall notices, defect descriptions, and free dealer remedies.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is certified with 2L and 3L and 3.5L and 4L 4-Cylinder / 6-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic 9-spd or Automatic 7-spd transmission architectures for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
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