IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
17 -20 City / 24 -28 HWY
Horsepower
221 -349
Seats
5 -7
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle L W
My car has a turn radius that is smooth as silk turns.
My car is 16 years old and I just love her. She is fairly easy on gas and has kept her style. A Mercedes Benz is still hard to beat. She has a comfortable interior. I Love the leather seats. Even in the summer they have held their shape. The most wonderful thing about this car is her performance. She can turn on a dime, she rides smoothly and on bumpy terrain the ESP will switch on automatically.
accountCircle Ivan M
Mercedes Benz: The trustworthy and dependable Car
My car really lives up to its billings as a Luxury car as the drive is smooth and despite its age, no major repairs are needed nor any replacement are required for everything is still functioning and okay. Except for some minor details which needs to be attended to, I find the car and I believe all Mercedes Benz models are one of the dependables and trustworthy vehicles in the market.
accountCircle Heather B
Very reliable, sturdy, classic, handles very well and designed amazingly.
Love that it is stylish, comfy, secure and reliable. Good make, well built, excellent motor and engineering, handles amazing. Do not like that it sometimes is hard to repair parts or can be expensive to repair due to year of make.
accountCircle Mary W
The most important thing about my car is that you can trust it
It is a very dependable car, I have never had any major problems with it and I feel very safe driving it
accountCircle Richard H
Check maintenance records.
Looks great, dependable, rides heavy. Expensive maintenance, have experienced a lot of problems with the power windows and have had to replace three of them I am the past six years.
accountCircle Craig G
It is a very comfortable vehicle and handles smoothly.
It is a well made vehicle, very comfortable to drive, and handles smoothly. Even though it is an older model, it drives like a much newer model, it gets good gas mileage around town and on the interstate. There is an abundance of storage as a station wagon, and is capable of carrying 7 passengers comfortably.
accountCircle Alane G
Very fast with semi-automatic shift. It is exhilarating to drive!
Excellent handling. Stylish interior. Outstanding sound system. Quiet comfortable ride. Great acceleration. Beautiful design.
accountCircle Gina L
It is a safe and reliable family car, for both short everyday trips as well as longer road trips.
It is a very safe and reliable car. The engine is solid. My only complaint is the cost of repairs.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Toni W
Bad traction. Rear wheel drive.
Do not like rear wheel drive. It is bad in the snow and rain. Does not have good traction. Does not have cup holders. I love the sunroof.
accountCircle Ali H
Fast and comfortable gas guzzling car.
Great car, well performing and comfortable. It is, however, a gas guzzler. The car is also very quiet with a great sound system.

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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Base
221 HP 24-24 MPG 7 Seats
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AWD
221 HP 24-24 MPG 7 Seats
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349 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner Reviews

4.44
27 Reviews
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Kim P on April 1, 2021
Dependable, sensible car with many luxury details
Performance is wonderful. The car is older, so it tends to have trouble with light bulbs and locks and that sort of trivial thing, but it runs well with pretty minimal trouble. It has been maintained well before I got it, but I use it every day now and everything pertaining to actually driving still works. It's very comfortable and spacious. I love the sunroof design - manual cover and electric window. My biggest complaint is that the heating/cooling system is weird. There's only one setting for the defrost, which is full blast heat and it can get uncomfortable. And the controls aren't very specific. Both systems have one control set. You can't really decide heating or cooling, you just have to play with the temperature. And I can't specify which vents I want operating the way I want to. It cycles through combinations like top/feet, front/feet, etc. But I can't choose my own, so if I want air from two directions not listed, I can't. The tape player that came with the car recently died, but it lasted a very long time. The speakers and radio are GREAT though. A lot of pockets and cubbies. Very clever use of space, and a large trunk too. It has the one windshield wiper design, which I find strange, but it's functional. The car's inner computer is great too. It is very specific when there is something wrong, like low traction or a burnt out bulb. My other big frustration is that the car has bluetooth capabilities, but it was not enabled. I guess that cost extra back when this car was new? I don't know. It seems silly to me and it's annoying to see the bluetooth button there but not be able to use it.
accountCircle Ivan M on February 27, 2021
Mercedes Benz: The trustworthy and dependable Car
My car really lives up to its billings as a Luxury car as the drive is smooth and despite its age, no major repairs are needed nor any replacement are required for everything is still functioning and okay. Except for some minor details which needs to be attended to, I find the car and I believe all Mercedes Benz models are one of the dependables and trustworthy vehicles in the market.

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 18 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class A Good Car?

Excellent. I find it to be an excellent car. Roomy cab and spacious trunk. It drives well and is great on gas.
Allie H.
I think that the Mercedes e-class is a great vehicle to own, and is very reliable to have as a daily driver vehicle
Ginger G.
Yes, it is a good vehicle. It is reliable, efficient, and does not require a lot of fuel. It has lasted years and still drives smoothly.
Karen D.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

It is quiet reliable. I've driven most major road trips with this car. It takes my everywhere. I bought it 5 years ago
James E.
I think that the Mercedes Benz e-class is a very reliable car that doesn't have any major problems other than normal maintainability
Vanessa M.
It is very reliable. We have been able to drive across states and back to visit. Sometimes, a light comes on starting service is needed but we never know what it really means.
Rachel L.

Is The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class A Good Value?

Mine costs $3000. It was a terrific deal. A once in a once in a lifetime. The car is worth $8000. So I know I got a. awesome deal.
Kay E.
You can find a 2001 e-class Mercedes in good condition for around 3,500 because of the age of the vehicle
David L.
I believe the cost was $8,000. Considering that it was used when we bought it and we've had it for years shows it great value.
Melissa H.

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Safety & Reliability

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