The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been named MotorTrend Group’s 2025 Car of the Year. The new E-Class, available as both a sedan and wagon-crossover, claimed the top spot amongst competitors for its elegant, refreshed design, excellent performance, and technology.

Both the E350 and E450 models feature significant advancements in exterior and interior design. Refined over decades and now in its 10th-generation, the E-Class merges elements from both the S-Class and C-Class while establishing its own identity.

"The meticulous and thoughtful changes that went into the 2024 E-Class are easily notable and incredibly impactful, which left the MotorTrend team thoroughly impressed," said Ed Loh, MotorTrend Group's Head of Editorial. "The E-Class met the mark across all six of our judging criteria and was undeniably the winner when compared to other vehicles in the segment."