The usual asking price for a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class in NZ is $22,230 to $41,494. The typical one is $27,995 with about 73,000 km.
Prices from 28 dealer listings · 12 October 2026
- Typical price
- $27,995
- Dearer than 79% of the sedans we track
- Usual price range
- $22k–$41k
- Typical kilometres
- 73,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–26
Figures cover every E-Class engine listed: E 250, E 200, E 300, E 350 and 7 more.
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $29,493 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
28 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,995.
See all 28 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $3,840
- Cheaper to run than 60% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.0 L/100km
2009–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $3,860
- Cheaper to run than 58% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.3 L/100km
2008–19 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,280
- 56% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.9 L/100km
2003–09 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,700
- 67% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.2 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $2,190 a year less to run, and puts out 2.4 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 8 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,840 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,840 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,640 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
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How safe it is
2017–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 53% of the used cars we track
2009–20 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 53% of the used cars we track
2008–19 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 53% of the used cars we track
2003–09 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- 70% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 8.0 L/100km | $3,840 |
| 2009–20 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 6.3 L/100km | $3,860 |
| 2008–19 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 8.9 L/100km | $4,280 |
| 2003–09 · Diesel | 3 out of 5 | 8.2 L/100km | $4,700 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 6,478
- Less common than 57% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 57%
- Typical year
- 2011
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Half of the used E-Class listed by NZ dealers on 12 October 2026 are priced between $22,230 and $41,494, and the typical one is $27,995 with about 73,000 km.
How safe is a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2017–26 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, the 2009–20 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2008–19 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5 and the 2003–09 diesel model rates 3 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,840 a year for the 2017–26 petrol hybrid model, $3,860 a year for the 2009–20 diesel model, $4,280 a year for the 2008–19 petrol model and $4,700 a year for the 2003–09 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many E-Class are in NZ?
6,478 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 57% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2011.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 12 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits