The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 28 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 60 MPGe (22–24 MPG on gasoline) with up to 44 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class belongs to the 6th generation (W214) E-Class platform spanning model years 2024–2026.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 21–28 MPG (14 variants • PHEV up to 60 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
21–28MPG
14 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 3L 6-Cyl hybrid, and 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
E350 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
CLE300 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
E350 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
CLE300 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CLE450 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CLE450 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
E450 4matic Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus Plug-in Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 55 MPGe (22 MPG) 68 MPGe (27 MPG) 60 MPGe (24 MPG) 44 mi EV (420 mi total) $3,150 / yr
GLE350 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon) Plug-in Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 52 MPGe (21 MPG) 64 MPGe (25 MPG) 56 MPGe (22 MPG) 41 mi EV (400 mi total) $3,450 / yr
GLE350 4matic Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
GLE450 4matic Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
GLE450 4matic (coupe) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR N/A AWD —
WAGON SW N/A AWD —
WAGON PHEV SW PHEV AWD —
PHEV 4 DR PHEV RWD —
4 DR N/A RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.