Mercedes-Benz E 300

Core summary

A current-generation executive sedan engineered for executive commuting and touring.

Mercedes-Benz E 300 is a Executive sedan built around a Front-engine, longitudinal configuration. The current profile covers the W213 generation, facelifted vehicle produced from 2020–2023 refresh, with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, Rear- or all-wheel drive and seating for Five. Its clearest role is Executive commuting and touring. Equipment and numerical ratings can vary by market and model year, so the specification card concentrates on the architecture that defines the current production vehicle.

History & generations

Mercedes-Benz E 300 in this profile belongs to the W213 generation, facelifted vehicle produced from 2020–2023 refresh. Earlier vehicles carrying a related name are historical context rather than substitutes for the current model. The current-generation boundary controls the main gallery, specifications and ownership discussion, while predecessor information belongs only in the chronology.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the W213 generation, facelifted executive sedan with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, rear- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Body, platform & design

The current Executive sedan uses a Front-engine, longitudinal arrangement. Packaging, proportions and access are shaped by that architecture rather than by styling alone. Exterior views should be read together with cabin and detail images because wheelbase, roofline, door openings, lighting and cargo access explain how the present vehicle serves Executive commuting and touring.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the W213 generation, facelifted executive sedan with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, rear- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Engine & drivetrain

In the 2021 Brazilian facelift announcement, E300 uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 258 cv and 370 Nm. This is not an E300 diesel or E300e plug-in hybrid specification. The engine designation and market must accompany any comparison.

Trim differences

The range organizes equipment around the same current-generation structure. Higher grades may add larger wheels, upgraded upholstery, driver-assistance functions, audio equipment, appearance packages or performance hardware. Buyers should compare the exact market specification rather than assuming that every photographed vehicle represents the same grade.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the W213 generation, facelifted executive sedan with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, rear- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Interior & seating

The W213 facelift introduces MBUX and updated steering-wheel controls. It remains a different dashboard generation from the later W214. Buyers comparing used examples should test the infotainment and controls in the actual vehicle, and check its equipment record rather than assuming that the E300 badge fixes every cabin feature.

Efficiency & range

Energy use is governed by the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol system, vehicle mass, aerodynamics, wheel choice, climate and driving conditions. Official consumption or range figures should be compared within the same test cycle. Real-world results vary, so the encyclopedia records the engineering context without presenting a single laboratory figure as a universal outcome.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the W213 generation, facelifted executive sedan with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, rear- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Safety & equipment

The current Mercedes-Benz E 300 combines its basic crash structure with market-dependent active safety and driver-assistance equipment. Availability can change by grade and production date. Crash-test results apply only when the tested body, drivetrain and model year match the vehicle described here; similarly named predecessors should not be treated as equivalent evidence.

Strengths

The facelift’s updated multimedia system is a tangible distinction from earlier W213 examples. For a used-car shortlist, that makes model year and installed equipment more informative than the broad E300 name. This is an equipment-based comparison, not a claim of measured comfort or reliability.

Considerations

The same engineering choices create trade-offs. Wheel and tire choice, powertrain specification, seating layout, charging or fuel requirements, and regional equipment can materially change ownership. Prospective buyers should verify the exact model year and grade while keeping the current-generation identity fixed.

Recommended use

Mercedes-Benz E 300 is most naturally suited to Executive commuting and touring. Its Five-seat accommodation and Rear- or all-wheel drive system define the practical envelope, while optional equipment determines how closely a particular example matches that role. The profile therefore separates stable architecture from market-specific convenience features.

FAQ

What generation is covered? The W213 generation, facelifted vehicle produced from 2020–2023 refresh. What is the body type? Executive sedan. What powers it? 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol. Which wheels are driven? Rear- or all-wheel drive. How many people can it carry? Five, depending on the stated configuration. What is it best used for? Executive commuting and touring.

Sources & updates

Research prioritizes the official manufacturer reference listed below. The profile separates current-generation facts from predecessor history and was editorially reviewed on August 30, 2026.

• Mercedes-Benz E 300 official manufacturer reference →

Last editorial review: August 23, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.