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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe

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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.
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  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 E 400 4MATIC Coupe is a 329-hp turbocharged V6 coupe with a 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $56,700 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 185.0 inches long.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$56,700 ($76,781 *)
MSRP with Destination$57,625 ($78,034 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine Type3.0L V6 Biturbo
Horsepower329 hp
Torque354 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Length185 in
Width79.3 in
Height54.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD).

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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