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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 43

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (22) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W213/C238/A238 (facelift) (W213, 2017–2023); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (22) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W213 FL E 350 4MATIC AMG Line Obsidian Black Metallic (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2022 Mercedes E200 AMG LINE MHEV Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E350eL (rear), November 4, 2024 by メイド理世, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Sports (W213) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 43 is a 396-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with a 9g-tronic 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $72,400 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 396 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque at 2500-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,550 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 194.6 inches long on a 115.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,145 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$72,400
MSRP with Destination$73,325
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine TypeAMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 Biturbo
Displacement2.996 L
Horsepower396 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque384 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Redline6,550 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke88.0 x 82.1
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
1st Gear5.35 (32 mph **)
2nd Gear3.24 (52 mph **)
3rd Gear2.25 (75 mph **)
4th Gear1.64 (103 mph **)
5th Gear1.21 (139 mph **)
6th Gear1 (169 mph **)
7th Gear0.86 (196 mph **)
8th Gear0.72 (234 mph **)
9th Gear0.6 (281 mph **)
Reverse4.8
Final Drive3.07
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent multi-link with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and torsion bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc14.2 in. diameter
Rear Brake Disc14.2 in. diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front8.0J x 19 in. (Cast)
Wheels Rear9.0J x 19 in. (Cast)
Tires Front245/40 R19
Tires Rear275/35 R19
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.6 in
Width81.3 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase115.7 in
Front Track64.1 in
Rear Track62.9 in
Ground Clearance4.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft³
Curb Weight4,145 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.4 in
Headroom Rear38.2 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear36.2 in
Shoulder Room Front57.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.1 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD: 5 ★ overall
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD: 5 ★ overall
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class C RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

167 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine40
Electrical System28
Unknown Or Other24
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Air Bags22
Power Train16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 12, 2026 · Electrical System Fire
“The Starting Current Limiter Recall (NHTSA Campaign 16V831000 / 17V114000): If your E-Class failed to start or struggled to crank initially, a defective starting current limiter can severely overheat…”
Aug 4, 2026 · Engine
“My vehicle has about 68k miles, while driving on freeway all of sudden the car engine started to shake and check engine light came on dashboard. This engine shaking would stop when vehicle was being…”
May 14, 2026 · Electrical System
“Sunroof glass shattered water got in the car”
May 2, 2026 · Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance
“There is a recall on my year model 2017 Mercedes E3 hundred 4matic for the steering column shift module, but I’m being told that my specific vin was not included, but it is having the exact issues as…”
Apr 27, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Code P052E after oil changed. seems to happen often judging my forums.”

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 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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