The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car, but it also comes standard with a turbocharged 255-horsepower engine. An optional 362-horsepower mild-hybrid engine gives it more zip for passing.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class glides softly over bumpy roads on its multi-link front suspension with coil springs. Available adaptive dampers make its ride even gentler. The E-Class's responsive steering keeps body roll to a minimum around turns.

Gas Mileage

Since the price of gas is constantly fluctuating, it helps to have a fuel-efficient car. Lebanon, NJ drivers will appreciate that the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class earns 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway when equipped with the base engine and rear-wheel drive. Models with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive get 24 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

Since the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a bigger car, it's not quite as efficient. Models with the base engine and rear-wheel drive return 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Equipping the E-Class with 4MATIC® all-wheel reduces its fuel economy numbers to 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is bristling with premium materials, including genuine matte wood and leather trim. E-Class coupe and convertible models come standard with authentic leather upholstery, while E-Class sedans come with synthetic leather seats. Nappa leather upholstery and massaging front seats are available.

Passenger Space

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class seats five passengers in sedan models and four people in the coupe and convertible versions. There's ample head- and legroom in both rows of its well-cushioned seats. Backseat passengers enjoy 37.5 inches of headroom and 36.0 inches of legroom in the C-Class.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class also seats five people in sedan versions and four passengers in coupe and convertible variants. Tall people in Clinton, NJ will like that the E-Class has 37.6 inches of rear headroom and 36.2 inches of backseat legroom. Both the E-Class and the C-Class come standard with heated, power-adjustable front seats.

Trunk Space

Mercedes-Benz C-Class trunk space varies by body style. The new C-Class sedan has a 12.6-cubic-foot trunk. The C-Class coupe has 10.5 cubic feet of trunk space, while convertible models have 8.8 cubic feet of trunk room.

People who often load up their car with items they bought from the Flemington Circle Shopping Center will want the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, which has a 13.1 cubic-foot trunk. E-Class coupe models have 10 cubic feet of trunk space, while convertible variants have a 9.5 cubic-foot trunk.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class also comes with the latest MBUX infotainment system. However, it has twin side-by-side 12.3-inch displays that dominate its dashboard. The system responds to voice commands in natural speech, so Readington drivers can control it hands-free. Unlike the C-Class, the E-Class comes standard with a navigation system.

Safety

Both the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class received Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The C-Class comes standard with eight driver assistance features, while the E-Class comes with nine.