Latest Update: 2024 Mercedes Benz E450 4MATIC revealed in July 2023, with a price of $68,000.
The year 2024 marks a monumental milestone for Mercedes-Benz as they unleash the awe-inspiring E-Class upon the world. Behold the gracefully designed E450 4Matic, which at first glance may appear as just another midsize luxury sedan, but in truth, it represents so much more. For ardent followers of the brand, the E-Class is a bona fide legend - a former Car of the Year victor that dutifully serves as a taxicab beyond the U.S. borders, graces upscale suburban commutes, and yet, astonishingly transforms into a ferocious 600-plus-horsepower family wagon, tearing up the asphalt with ease.
While the GLC and GLE SUVs may dominate the sales charts, it is the E- and S-Class models that stand as the barometers to gauge the entirety of this prestigious luxury brand. And, if I may indulge a touch of personal nostalgia, my own automotive journey began amidst the plush confines of my parents’ late-’80s E-Class four-doors, making this new E-Class all the more significant to me.
A chapter of the E-Class saga unfolded in 1993, christening one of the brand’s midsize sedans with its iconic name. The 2024 E-Class emerges from a lineage steeped in history, with the very factory where it is built boasting a heritage that dates back to 1915 - a remarkable testament to the legacy that underpins this extraordinary car.
Stateside, we are graced with the E350 and E450 models. Upon launch, all American E-Class sedans come equipped with the standard 4Matic AWD, and while we await confirmation on the prospect of a lower-priced E350 rear-drive model down the line, let us delve into the powertrains that propel these chariots of opulence. A departure from the previous-gen E350’s turbo inline-four engine, the new E350 and E450 both boast the prowess of a 48-volt mild hybrid system. This translates into heightened refinement, seamless engine stop/start transitions, and expeditious surges of power on demand.
Delivering a robust 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, the E350 exhibits commendable performance, while its brethren, the E450, elevates the stakes with an impressive 375 hp and 369 lb-ft. Both powerhouses pair their might with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and having spent a year with the 2021 E450, I can attest that the refined, velvety, and tranquil engine remains its crowning jewel.
The saga of excellence continues with the 2024 E450 4Matic, as it gracefully showcases its position in the lineup with an effortless, seamless acceleration, akin to a brushstroke of automotive artistry. Within its hallowed cabin, serenity reigns supreme, though for the connoisseurs of a more resonant symphony, fear not, for Mercedes has an ingenious solution. Enter the "Progressive Sport Sound" feature, allowing you to summon the voice of a (slightly amplified) V-8 engine in any drive mode, complemented by subtle yet satisfying pops and crackles in Sport mode. With its predecessor clocking 60 mph in a brisk 4.6 seconds during MotorTrend’s test, the anticipation is palpable for the new E450 to deliver a similar exhilarating performance.
However, a momentary pause for introspection - the 48-volt mild-hybrid system’s engine stop-start mechanism on our test cars seemed to linger a fraction longer than desired during rapid stops. A minute observation that may elude leisurely drivers but could catch the attention of those with a zest for speed.
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