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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon E350 4MATIC

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon – front Unverified
Photo: 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon in Brilliant Silver Metallic, Front Left, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the S211 (S211, 2004–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon in Brilliant Silver Metallic, Front Left, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes E-Klasse T-Modell 20090308 front by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: E 270 CDI T 2 by Matti Blume, MB-one, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic Wagon in Brilliant Silver Metallic, Rear Left, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes E-Klasse T-Modell 20090308 rear by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon E350 4MATIC is a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 wagon with an automatic 5-spd and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 268 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2400-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The E-Class Wagon measures 190.9 inches long on a 112.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6 (M272)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower268 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.9 in
Width71.7 in
Height58.9 in
Wheelbase112.4 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

226 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (11 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System82
Fuel System32
Gasoline31
Seats21
Electrical System19
Engine17
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 19, 2026 · Structure
“The vehicle previously underwent a sunroof recall repair; however, the repair appears to have been performed improperly. The sunroof seal was never replaced as required, which has resulted in ongoing…”
Apr 29, 2026 · Structure
“Driving down Interstate 65 just south of Bay Minette Alabama and doing approximately 70MPH, there was a total failure of the sunroof. This happened where crazing started and then a catastrophic…”
Feb 20, 2026 · Visibility
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact informed the dealer…”
Dec 31, 2025 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“My car displayed all of the issues listed below for the Electrical system recall. The fuel gague went "blank", other gagues acting irradical, the check engine light stay on, etc. My car make and model…”
Dec 20, 2025 · Electrical System, Seats, Unknown Or Other Fire
“2008 MercedesE350 (W211) Driver’s seat heater, ~11:48am Location: Lidl Parking Lot, 2017 St. Joseph’s Dr., Bowie/Upper Marlboro, MD While I was sitting in the driver’s seat with my back fully against…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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