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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 4MATIC

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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W212 (W212, 2010–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 350 grey (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E350 BlueTEC Obsidian Black 01 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde (W 212, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 220 CDI Avantgarde 7-G-Tronic Obsidianschwarz Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 63 4MATIC is a 518-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an automatic 7-spd and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 518 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 516 lb-ft of torque at 1750-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 191.7 inches long on a 113.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.5L V8 Twin-Turbo (M157) AMG
Displacement5.5 L
Horsepower518 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque516 lb-ft @ 1750-5000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.7 in
Width73 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase113.2 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD: overall not rated
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW RWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

89 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags30
Electrical System10
Steering9
Unknown Or Other9
Structure8
Engine7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 16, 2026 · Suspension, Structure
“The rear subframe is defective and subject to premature corrosion and failure of parts that connect to the rear suspension. Due to the fracturing of the joints connecting to the suspension, my car was…”
Mar 16, 2026 · Air Bags, Seats
“Passenger seat capacity sensor fault. Will not activate passenger side air bag. Checked with obd scanner”
Jan 27, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Fuel odor is very apparent (while idle) but difficult to identify location. Same models seem to have recalls for fuel injectors/rails but not this specific VIN. I believe the issue might be of similar…”
Dec 5, 2025 · Visibility, Structure
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that water was leaking inside the vehicle through the seal around the windshield. The contact stated that upon manually pushing the…”
Feb 24, 2025 · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…”

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 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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