Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Four generations on sale. The W211 is the value pick; the W213 leads on resale; the W214 is the fresh-buy target.
Model strength
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Price by age
What does a car this age cost?
Generation timeline (aligned to chart)
| Age | Generation | Price range | Min. Down | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2y | W214 | S$335k – S$313k | S$128k | Low |
| 4y | W213 | S$188k – S$177k | S$74k | Low |
| 5y | W213 | S$229k – S$172k | S$72k | Medium |
| 6y | W213 | S$167k – S$135k | S$62k | Medium |
| 7y | W213 | S$134k – S$115k | S$49k | Medium |
| 8y | W213 | S$112k – S$87k | S$38k | High |
| 9y | W213 | S$81k – S$64k | S$29k | Medium |
| 10y | W212 | S$63k – S$50k | S$23k | Medium |
- Generation
- Tap a generation (↓) to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
- Price range
- P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
- Down payment
- MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
- Availability
- High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Mercedes Benz E Class sit?
10 scoreable luxury sedans · 24 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
this modelBrand reliability
60(+3 vs median 57)
Resale strength
47(−6 vs median 53)
Asking price falls ~17.6% per year
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
W214 (2023-present) · Reg 2024–2026
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Generation
W214 (2023-present) · Reg 2024–2026

Verdict
Newest-gen Mercedes E-Class on MRA2 platform — same as C-Class W206 + GLC X254. M254 turbo + 48V ISG mild-hybrid + EQ Boost options. Inherits W206 era launch-window concerns: wiring-harness + fuse-box fire-risk recalls, 48V battery grounding / ISG whine, MBUX freezes, MBUX Hyperscreen optional. Verify all recalls closed via VIN. Post-2024 builds materially cleaner. AMG 53 trim with M256 inline-six is the cult performance variant.
- Asking
- S$310k–332k
- Median
- S$321k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- A post-2024 build with all recalls (wiring, fuse box, software) closed off — same W206 / GLC X254 logic. Early-production recalls addressed on later builds. Cleanest used W214 pick.
- The 48V mild-hybrid battery still inside its separate 4-year warranty — same W206 logic. Most expensive electrification component still covered.
What to watch
- Intermittent start-stop faults or auxiliary-system warnings — the 48V battery acting up — same W206 ISG / 48V battery ground pattern. S$3-4k battery replacement if not addressed.
- An early-2023 build with vague recall paperwork — the launch year, and the densest recalls — platform launch year carries the densest recalls. Walking without verification is the rational default.
Trims in this generation
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Generation
W213 (2016-2023) · Reg 2017–2023
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Generation
W213 (2016-2023) · Reg 2017–2023

Verdict
Engine story is materially cleaner than W205 — no M274 wrist-pin lineage. The avoidance is early-MY (2016-2018) E220d diesels without AdBlue/NOx sensor service history; post-2019 cars settled. M256 inline-6 (E450 post-facelift) is the most-durable pick across the gen.
- Asking
- S$89k–171k
- Median
- S$122k
- Decay
- 17.4%/yr
What's good
- M256 inline-6 (E450 post-facelift 2020+) — Mercedes' new modular straight-six with integrated 48V starter-alternator; widely regarded as a step-change in smoothness + serviceability vs the M276 V6 it replaced.
- Post-2019 E220d (OM654) with documented AdBlue + NOx sensor service — the diesel software + sensor hardware was iterated through the early build window; later cars don't carry the emissions-control teething the 2016-2018 cars did.
What to watch
- 2016-2018 E220d with no AdBlue/NOx sensor service history — the first two MYs of this gen's diesel had the AdBlue tank/heater + NOx sensor faults concentrated; without receipts assume the work is pending and budget S$1.5-3k.
- AMG E43/E63 or Premium with Airmatic + no recent strut or compressor history — same air-suspension age-degradation pattern as W212/W205 carries here; per-corner replacement is a known recurring cost at 8-10 years.
Trims in this generation
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31 trimsE200 Avantgarde
Hero37/100−S$23k/yrE200 Exclusive
42/100−S$25k/yrE250 Avantgarde
33/100~−S$27k/yrE250 Exclusive
36/100~−S$27k/yrE180 Avantgarde
42/100~−S$27k/yrE200 AMG Line
39/100−S$10k/yrE300 Coupe AMG Line
30/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Avantgarde
43/100~−S$27k/yrE200 Coupe
31/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Exclusive
35/100~−S$27k/yrE220d Coupe AMG Line Premium Plus
—−S$51k/yrE200 SE
44/100~−S$27k/yrE220d AMG Line
40/100~−S$27k/yrE63 S AMG 4MATIC Edition 1
32/100~−S$27k/yrE43 AMG 4MATIC
35/100~−S$27k/yrSaloon E63 S AMG 4MATIC+ Premium Plus Night Edition
37/100~−S$27k/yrE300 AMG Line
34/100~−S$27k/yrE200d
43/100~−S$27k/yrE220d Sport
35/100~−S$27k/yrEstate E63 S AMG 4MATIC+ Premium Plus Night Edit
40/100~−S$27k/yrE200 Cabriolet
41/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Coupe Sunroof
36/100~−S$27k/yrE43 AMG 4MATIC Premium
36/100~−S$27k/yrE250 Estate Avantgarde
—~−S$27k/yrE300 Cabriolet AMG Premium
37/100~−S$27k/yrE250
32/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Cabriolet AMG Line Premium Plus
31/100~−S$27k/yrE220d Estate AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition
—~−S$27k/yrE250 AMG Line
29/100~−S$27k/yrE200d Premium
48/100~−S$27k/yrE200 SE Premium Panoramic Roof
30/100~−S$27k/yr
Hybrid
16 trimsE300e Plug-in Hybrid Avantgarde
49/100~−S$27k/yrE200 Mild Hybrid Avantgarde
49/100~−S$27k/yrE200 Mild Hybrid Sport
64/100~−S$27k/yrE200 Mild Hybrid AMG Line
61/100−S$35k/yrE53 Mild Hybrid AMG 4MATIC
25/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Cabriolet Mild Hybrid AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition
43/100~−S$27k/yrE300e Plug-in Hybrid AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition
53/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Coupe Mild Hybrid AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition
48/100~−S$27k/yrE53 Coupe Mild Hybrid AMG 4MATIC Premium Plus
50/100~−S$27k/yrE53 Mild Hybrid AMG 4MATIC Premium Plus
42/100~−S$27k/yrE53 Coupe Mild Hybrid AMG 4MATIC
—~−S$27k/yrE350e Plug-in Hybrid Sunroof
37/100~−S$27k/yrE300 Plug-in Hybrid AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition
—~−S$27k/yrE53 Mild Hybrid AMG 4MATIC Premium
—~−S$27k/yrE200 Mild Hybrid Exclusive
51/100~−S$27k/yrE300e Plug-in Hybrid Sunroof
—~−S$27k/yr
Generation
W212 (2009-2016) · Reg 2009–2016
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Generation
W212 (2009-2016) · Reg 2009–2016

Verdict
Post-facelift (2013+) M274 turbo fours fix the M271 chain weakness; pre-facelift M271 four-cyls without service records carry the same W204 risk. Air-suspension components age predictably and need budgeting on any chassis.
- Asking
- S$55k–122k
- Median
- S$65k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Post-facelift (2013+) with M274 turbo four — Mercedes replaced the M271 with the M274 in the facelift, addressing the timing-chain weakness.
- E250 / E300 V6 or hybrid drivetrain — sidesteps the M271 issue entirely; the V6 is well-regarded for longevity.
What to watch
- Pre-facelift M271 four-cyl with no chain service record — same chain-stretch risk as the W204. Check for rattle at cold start; absence of receipts means assume the work is pending.
- Airmatic / Air Body Control with no compressor or strut history — W212 air-suspension compressors and struts fail predictably at 8-10 years; budget for it if undocumented.
Trims in this generation
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21 trimsE200 Avantgarde
37/100—/yrE250 CGI
32/100—/yrE200 CGI
Hero44/100—/yrE200 Exclusive
42/100—/yrE250 CGI Coupe
30/100—/yrE250 CGI Cabriolet
31/100—/yrE200 CGI Cabriolet
41/100—/yrE200 CGI Coupe
31/100—/yrE200 AMG Line
39/100—/yrE250 Avantgarde
33/100—/yrE250 AMG Line
29/100—/yrE250 Cabriolet AMG Line
30/100—/yrE250 Exclusive
36/100—/yrE350 CGI Coupe Sunroof
36/100—/yrE350 Avantgarde
——/yrE300 AMG Line
34/100—/yrE63 AMG Estate
29/100—/yrE300
25/100—/yrE250 Cabriolet CGI Avantgarde
31/100—/yrE220d
——/yrE250 CGI Coupe Avantgarde
39/100—/yr
Generation
W211 (2002-2009) · Reg 2007–2009
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W211 (2002-2009) · Reg 2007–2009

Verdict
The SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) electrohydraulic brake system is the gen-defining check — 2003-2006 cars carry the system, Mercedes UK recalled 35,000 cars, and SBC pump failure runs S$1.5-3.5k if it goes. Verify the yellow service-label dating the last SBC pump replacement; Mercedes' 10-year goodwill warranty covered replacements but it's well-expired now. Post-2006 facelift cars dropped the SBC system entirely — the cleaner pick. Other recurring items: Valeo radiator transmission-oil contamination (catastrophic), air-suspension bag leaks, M271/M272 engines durable when serviced.
- Asking
- S$33k–47k
- Median
- S$43k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Post-2006 facelift W211 (no SBC system) — the facelift dropped SBC entirely and went back to conventional hydraulic brakes. Removes the headline brake-system risk of the early W211 era; the safest gen pick.
- Pre-2006 W211 with documented SBC pump replacement (yellow label dated <10 years) — SBC pump replacement converts the headline failure to a known recent service. Yellow label on the pump is the paperwork; verify it dates within the typical 200-300k brake-push interval.
What to watch
- Pre-2006 W211 with original SBC pump or no replacement paperwork — failure leaves you with brake-defective stop-vehicle warning + degraded braking. Mercedes' 10-year goodwill warranty is expired; replacement is now full price S$1.5-3.5k locally. Walk unless heavily discounted.
- Pre-facelift W211 with no service paperwork on radiator/transmission — Valeo radiator transmission-fluid contamination is catastrophic when it goes. Coolant gets into the transmission cooler chamber + destroys the gearbox. S$5-9k repair. Walk on any car with murky transmission fluid or coolant residue.
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Generation
Generation unknown · Reg 1993–2000
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Generation
Generation unknown · Reg 1993–2000
- Asking
- S$41k–57k
- Median
- S$41k
- Decay
- —
These cars don't carry a manufacture year, or we haven't mapped this model's generations yet. The buying advice below treats them as one mixed group — take it with a pinch of salt.
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3 trimsCommon questions about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- How much does a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost in Singapore?
- Most used Mercedes-Benz E-Class on the market are around 8 years old, asking roughly S$84k–S$108k (typically about S$95k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
- How much does a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciate per year?
- A used Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses value at a fairly steady pace — around 17% a year — with no real plateau. An older one costs less but keeps falling at much the same rate, so there's no single 'bargain age': buy on price and condition, not on timing.
- Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
- In our read, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class scores 60 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these Mercedes-Benz E-Class figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Mercedes-Benz E-Class listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.