IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
15 -21 City / 23 -32 HWY
Horsepower
210 -518
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Zuleika B
The color and panoramic roof.
Performance is great. No problems since purchased. Very reliable. Good on fuel economy. Fuel efficient. Nice features with panoramic.Roof. Leather seats are comfortable. Nice surround sound system. Drives excellent on the highway. Has sport modes. V6 and standard all wheel drive.
accountCircle Sharon D
It gets great gas mileage.
It is quiet, gets great gas mileage. The stereo is great. The leather is comfortable. The only complaint I have is there are no cup holders in the front seat.
accountCircle Beth W
The Mercedes e350 is comfortable, roomy, and drives smoothly.
The Mercedes e350 drives smoothly. I love that it has both economy and sport mode. There is plenty of space in the car for all passengers making it a very comfortable car. There is plenty of space in the trunk too. The diesel version gets 30+ mpg.
accountCircle Catrell B
The Mercedes Benz e350 is a great luxury auto.
My e350 Mercedes runs great. The ride is smooth and quiet. The car is good on gas and is definitely a solid auto. I haven’t had any serious issue since I have owned the car for 6 years. So far the car remains in great shape and I am still very happy with the car. I will definitely purchase another Mercedes when I am in the market.
accountCircle Lindsey B
Best car! Loads of features, smooth ride, great family car.
Love this car! The ride is smooth and quiet. Had to get use to having such a smooth ride, making sure to keep speed in check because the ride is so smooth it is hard to tell if you are going 60 mph or 90mph. First car I have owned with all wheel drive and I love it. Feel like the car performs better than 2-wheel drive cars. Handles beautifully. Breaks work great. Sense of security knowing that the basic frame of the car is very strong. If I were in an accident I feel like this car would provide outstanding protection. Interior is beautiful. Driver and passenger seats have multi directional adjustment buttons on the door. No longer have to reach down to the floorboard to change seat positions. Heated seats are great in winter. Heat goes up the back rest a bit too which feels nice on an aching back after a hard day at work. Large center console for all kinds of necessities. Front interior lights have multiple settings. Enjoy the reading light for passenger on long trips. Navigation system works great. Have used it for several trips to Florida and North Carolina but even for places around town. Sunroof is convenient for relaxing cool rides in summer. Entertainment system is great with the ability to play DVDs on the display. Sound system is the best I have ever had in an automobile. Trunk space is ample. Backseat is a little small. Have a teenage child and to fit three average size teens in the back it is snug. There is an air vent on the back of the center console allowing air flow directly to the back seat during hot and cold weather. Backseat passengers do not have to wait for the air to drift back from the front to begin warming up/cooling off. Center console in the back that comes down as long as there are not three people in the backseat. Has storage in it and cup holders for passengers. Exterior of the car is sleek. Beautiful design. My car is 8 years old and I have had no major problems. Basic maintenance. Although, I have had three tires needing replaced because of broken rods in the tire. From the research I have done rods should not break that often in tires.
accountCircle Tonya G
Love my Mercedes Benz and I recommend you get one.
I absolutely love my Mercedes Benz. I purchased it brand new. In 2012 and I have not had any problems. It's very reliable, it runs great. Everything you would expect from a luxury car. I would definitely put cause another Mercedes Benz. The ride is smooth.
accountCircle Sara S
Awesome Mercedes Benz 2012.
The car is starting to make some noises but it has been such and reliable and comfortable car to drive. It drives smooth and amazing for road trips. I have it for almost 5 years and I cannot let it go! I honestly recommend this to everybody! The car is also small and easy to maneuver!
accountCircle Brian D
E63 AMG with performance package and carbon ceramic brakes.
The e63 AMG is a beast in a tuxedo, especially with the performance package. I opted for carbon ceramic brakes. I do not think that I would want to drive the car without the extra stopping power of those brakes. Yes, they are expensive to service but you're going to get about 100k miles out of the rotors if you only do a couple track days per year. Daily driving should easily get you to 100k before replacement. Consider that replacement of the steel rotors is around $5k and you are going to do that at least four times within 100k miles, the carbon ceramic are no more expensive. I highly recommend Michelin pilot super sports for your tires. You're going to play hell getting anything else to hook up off the line. The pss will spin but not nearly as bad as conti sports. Be prepared to shell out twice the price for parts that are common across all e class vehicles. Once mb adds -AMG to the part name it gets a premium price. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Janice P
Quality brand vehicles but overrated with costly upkeep.
Costly maintenance and upkeep. The tire pressure gauges consistently have issues regardless of the type of tire.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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E 350 Luxury BlueTEC
210 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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E 350 Sport BlueTEC
210 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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E 350
210 HP 23 MPG 4 Seats
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E 350 Luxury
302 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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E 350 Sport
302 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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E 550 Sport
402 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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E 550
402 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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E 63 AMG
518 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner Reviews

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5 stars 78%
4 stars 20%
3 stars 2%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Joe N on February 8, 2022
2012 E350 4Matic is an awesome car.
Bought my car as a CPO in 2015 with 23k miles on it. I love my car. It now has 102k miles and looks almost new. Wonderful ride, comfortable, great performance, the 4Matic handles beautifully in the snow - it's garage kept and well cared for, so I expect it would last another 100k if I wanted it to. I have only one complaint - the low profile tires. Living in NY where potholes are prevalent, I have blown out at least 10 tires, sometimes with rim damage. Rating would be 5-star if not for that.
accountCircle Jennifer K on June 18, 2021
Mercedes Benz e-class 2012 review.
The 2012 Mercedes Benz e-class ranks near the top of the luxury midsize car class. I haven't found any problems yet. It is one of the best car in terms of performance. It's a reliable car. Very comfortable car. It is one of the best midsize luxurious car I have ever seen.

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average owner rating of 4.76 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.82
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4.8
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4.78

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #4 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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34 MPG
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33 MPG
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32 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 mercedes e350 auxiliary battery location?

Answer: The 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec auxiliary battery is located behind the dash in the trim panel. Auxiliary batteries vary in size and specification dependent on the demands placed on it by the vehicle electrical...

What are some of the 2012 mercedes e350 problems?

Answer: The 2012 Mercedes e350 problems are transmission slipping and oil leaks. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Old or bad...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety