Model year guide

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic — representative photo
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2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:universal Joint NHTSA Campaign #26V216000 · 03/04/2026

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identific…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic trims & engines on record

Trims
E 400-4M
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 329 hp

2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic vehicles on record

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2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic get?

The 2018 Mercedes-benz e 400 4matic has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.