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2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the new E400, which brings a 329-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 to the sedan, coupe, and cabriolet. Most of the lineup carries over from the major 2014 refresh.
About the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
4th-generation E-Class family (W212/S212 sedan-wagon and C207/A207 coupe-cabriolet), second model year after the major 2014 refresh.
For 2015, Mercedes-Benz positions the E-Class as the do-everything luxury midsize model: comfortable and carefully finished like a traditional Mercedes, but offered in more flavors than most rivals. The brochure leans hard on timeless cabin quality, advanced safety, and a wide spread of powertrains, from fuel-saving diesel and hybrid versions to strong V6 and AMG performance models. Its core appeal is breadth: one model family that can serve as an executive sedan, family wagon, stylish two-door grand tourer, or high-performance machine.
The 2015 lineup ranges from the fuel-efficient E250 BlueTEC diesel and mainstream E350 to the stronger E400 and V8-powered E550 coupe and cabriolet. At the top, the E63 AMG pairs performance all-wheel drive with up to 577 hp, while the E350 4MATIC wagon combines all-wheel drive with seating for up to seven.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new E400 sedan, coupe, and cabriolet use a 329-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. The E400 replaces the E350 coupe and cabriolet and takes over the E550 sedan's step-up role; the E550 V8 continues in the coupe and cabriolet. The former E400 Hybrid leaves the lineup, so the 2015 E400 is not a hybrid.
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0L / V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.1L | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.1L | V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT MCT | Auto, 7-Spd Spt & Economy | Auto 7-Spd SPEEDSHIFT MCT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20–24 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 28 mpg | 16 mpg | 27 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 27–28 mpg | 28 mpg | 42 mpg | 23 mpg | 38 mpg | 21–22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 329 hp | 402 hp | 302 hp | 329 hp | 195 hp | 550 hp | 195 hp | 577 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 531 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 516–590 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1654 lb | 1654 lb | 1654 lb | ||||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 11.5–15.9 cu-ft | 11.5–13.3 cu-ft | 15.9–57.4 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 in | 30.1–35.8 in | 30.1–32.6 in | 35.8–36 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in | 35.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 4–5 | 4 | 5–7 | 4–5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Doors | 4 | 2–4 | 2 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
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| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Traction Control | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2015 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The main difference is the arrival of the E400 sedan, coupe, and cabriolet with a 329-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. Most other parts of the E-Class carry over from the major 2014 refresh.
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class a redesign?
No. The 2015 E-Class is the second model year after the major 2014 refresh, so this is a trim and powertrain update rather than a redesign.
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 a hybrid?
No. The 2015 E400 uses a non-hybrid, 329-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6; the former E400 Hybrid leaves the lineup.
Which 2015 E-Class body styles use the new E400 engine?
The new E400 twin-turbo V6 appears in the 2015 sedan, coupe, and cabriolet. It replaces the E350 in the coupe and cabriolet and fills the step-up sedan role previously held by the E550.
Did the E550 disappear for 2015?
No. The E550 leaves the sedan lineup but continues as a coupe and cabriolet with its 402-hp twin-turbo V8.
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