The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a convertible , coupe , sedan , wagon offered in 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.0L BlueTEC RWD , 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L RWD , 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC , 4dr Sdn Sport 3.0L BlueTEC RWD , 4dr Sdn Sport 3.5L RWD , 4dr Sdn Sport 3.5L 4MATIC , 4dr Sdn Sport 4.6L 4MATIC , 4dr Sdn 5.5L AMG RWD , 4dr Wgn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC , 4dr Wgn Sport 3.5L 4MATIC , 4dr Wgn 5.5L AMG RWD , 2dr Cpe 3.5L RWD , 2dr Cpe 4.6L RWD , 2dr Cabriolet 3.5L RWD , 2dr Cabriolet 4.6L RWD and 2dr Cpe E350 4MATIC . The powertrains include 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (210 hp) , 3.5-liter V6 (302 hp) , 4.6-liter V8 twin-turbo (402 hp) and 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo (518 hp) engines, and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The E-Class sedan E350 V6 uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/optional (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Infiniti M and Lexus LS .
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