Two model lines define the 2024 Mercedes-Benz lineup more than any others: the all-new E-Class sedan and the CLE-Class, a single coupe-convertible that quietly swallowed both the C-Class and E-Class two-doors. If you’ve been pricing a Mercedes and feel like the catalog shifted under you, it did. This is the full 2024 lineup, sorted by segment, with starting prices and a plain answer to “which one should I actually buy.”
Prices below are manufacturer’s suggested retail (MSRP) for the base trim, before destination charges, options, and the dealer markup that still lingers on the hottest models. AMG and Maybach variants push well past these numbers.
Table of Contents
- TLDR: The 2024 lineup at a glance
- What’s new for 2024
- Sedans
- Coupes & Convertibles
- SUVs
- EQ Electric Models
- Price & spec comparison table
- Which 2024 Mercedes should you buy?
TLDR: The 2024 lineup at a glance
- Cheapest way in: the GLA 250 SUV at around $42,000, or the A-Class sedan if you can still find one (2024 is its final model year in the US).
- The big news: an all-new W214 E-Class, and the brand-new CLE-Class replacing the C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets in one shot.
- Best all-rounder: the GLC 300 SUV. It outsells nearly everything else Mercedes makes in the US for a reason.
- Best electric: the EQE sedan for value, the EQS for the full S-Class-of-EVs treatment.
- The redesigned halo: the second-generation AMG GT coupe, now with a back seat and standard all-wheel drive.
What’s new for 2024
Three stories matter this year.
The E-Class got a clean-sheet redesign. The W214 generation brings a larger interior screen layout (the optional “Superscreen” stretches across the dash), a built-in selfie camera for video calls, and mild-hybrid power across the range. It’s the most significant Mercedes sedan change of the year.
The CLE-Class is brand new — and it’s a consolidation. Mercedes killed off the C-Class and E-Class coupes and convertibles and merged them into one model. The CLE sits between the two in size, so you get coupe and cabriolet body styles in a single nameplate. Fewer choices on paper, but one well-judged car instead of four overlapping ones.
The AMG GT was fully redesigned. The second-generation GT coupe is bigger, now offers a usable rear seat, and comes standard with all-wheel drive — a real departure from the rear-drive purity of the original. Motor1 covered the redesign as one of the headline launches of the year.
Beyond those, the EQ electric range keeps expanding, and the gas SUVs carry over with minor trim shuffles.
Sedans
A-Class (~$35,000) — The entry point, and 2024 is its swan song in the US market. A compact front-wheel-drive sedan with the brand’s design language shrunk down. If badge access on a budget is the goal, this is it, but the value math is tightening as it ages out.
C-Class (~$45,000) — The volume sedan. The current W206 generation leans hard on the S-Class look, inside and out, with a vertical center touchscreen and a turbocharged four-cylinder doing all the work. Comfortable, modern, and the default “first real Mercedes” for a lot of buyers.
E-Class (~$62,000) — The all-new one. Bigger, plusher, and more screen-forward than ever, with mild-hybrid inline engines and available all-wheel drive. The E has always been the Mercedes that does everything well without shouting about it, and the 2024 redesign doubles down on that. Best for the buyer who wants the S-Class experience at a sedan-sane price.
S-Class (~$117,000) — The flagship. Rear-seat executive lounge, the most advanced driver-assist tech Mercedes offers, and a cabin that’s basically a tech demo with leather. You don’t cross-shop the S-Class; you decide whether you’re an S-Class person.
Coupes & Convertibles
CLE-Class (~$57,000) — The new two-door, available as a coupe and as a soft-top cabriolet. It replaces the C-Class and E-Class coupes and convertibles entirely. Think of it as the E-Class’s stylish sibling: long hood, low roof, and a turbocharged inline engine with available AWD. Best for someone who wants a genuine grand-tourer shape without stepping up to AMG money.
AMG GT (~$135,000+) — Fully redesigned for 2024. The new GT coupe is a proper 2+2 now, with standard all-wheel drive and a twin-turbo V8 in the upper trims. It’s heavier and more usable than the outgoing car, which purists will grumble about and everyday drivers will appreciate. Best for the performance buyer who wants a halo car they can actually live with.
SL-Class (~$112,000) — The reborn roadster, now built by AMG with a fabric top and standard all-wheel drive. It shares its bones with the AMG GT, so it’s far more aggressive than the old soft cruiser the SL used to be.
SUVs
The SUVs are where Mercedes sells the most metal, and the lineup runs from compact to three-row land yacht. If you’re weighing whether a three-pointed star is worth the premium over a mainstream crossover, the advantages of a luxury SUV over a standard SUV — from advanced safety tech to cabin materials — explain a lot of where that price gap goes.
GLA (~$42,000) — The smallest and cheapest SUV, built on the front-drive A-Class platform. Tall hatchback proportions, easy to park, and the lowest-cost entry into a Mercedes crossover.
GLB (~$45,000) — The boxy one, and the only compact Mercedes SUV with an available third row. It’s the practical pick in the small lineup: more usable space than its footprint suggests. Best for small families who want a Mercedes badge and seven seats on a budget.
GLC (~$48,000) — The volume champion. The GLC 300 is, by sales, one of the most important vehicles Mercedes makes. Right-sized for the US market, genuinely nice inside, and powered by a turbocharged four with mild-hybrid assist. Best for the buyer who wants the safe, no-regrets choice.
GLE (~$62,000) — The midsize two-row (with an optional third row), and the SUV equivalent of the E-Class. Available inline-six power, an air suspension option that floats over bad roads, and enough presence to feel like a step up from the GLC.
GLS (~$87,000) — The full-size three-row flagship SUV, sometimes called the “S-Class of SUVs.” Seven seats with real room in all three rows, and a cabin that pampers everyone, not just the front. Best for large families that refuse to compromise on luxury.
G-Class (~$143,000) — The G-Wagon. A boxy off-road icon that costs more than most of the cars on this list and sells out anyway. Solid axles, three locking differentials, and zero interest in being subtle. You buy it because nothing else looks or feels like it.
EQ Electric Models
The EQ sub-brand is Mercedes’ electric lineup, and 2024 is the year it finally has a model at most price points. Range figures below are EPA-estimated and vary by trim and wheel size.
EQB (~$53,000) — The electric counterpart to the GLB, with available third-row seating and roughly 250 miles of range. The most affordable EQ, and the easiest one to recommend to a current GLB-class shopper.
EQE Sedan (~$75,000) — The electric E-Class analog. A slippery, jellybean-shaped sedan with around 300 miles of range and the Hyperscreen dash available as an option. Best for the buyer who wants a luxury EV without S-Class money.
EQE SUV (~$80,000) — The same EQE platform in a taller, more practical body. More headroom and cargo space, slightly less range, same hushed cabin.
EQS Sedan (~$105,000) — The flagship EV, and the longest-range Mercedes you can buy, with top trims rated over 350 miles. The full-width Hyperscreen, a drag coefficient among the lowest of any production car, and a rear seat built for being driven in. Best for the buyer who wants the S-Class experience with a plug.
EQS SUV (~$105,000) — The three-row electric flagship SUV. It pairs EQS-level luxury and range with seven seats, slotting in as the electric answer to the GLS.
According to the EPA’s fuel economy ratings, official range and efficiency figures for each EQ trim are published as they’re certified, which is worth checking before you commit to a specific configuration.
Price & spec comparison table
| Model | Segment | Starting MSRP* | Powertrain | Notable for 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class | Sedan | ~$35,000 | Gas I4 | Final US model year |
| C-Class | Sedan | ~$45,000 | Gas I4 mild-hybrid | Carryover |
| E-Class | Sedan | ~$62,000 | Gas I4/I6 mild-hybrid | All-new redesign |
| S-Class | Sedan | ~$117,000 | Gas I6/V8 | Flagship |
| CLE-Class | Coupe/Cabrio | ~$57,000 | Gas I4/I6 | All-new, replaces C/E two-doors |
| AMG GT | Coupe | ~$135,000 | Twin-turbo V8 | Full redesign, now AWD + 2+2 |
| SL-Class | Roadster | ~$112,000 | Gas/AMG V8 | AMG-built |
| GLA | SUV | ~$42,000 | Gas I4 | Cheapest SUV |
| GLB | SUV | ~$45,000 | Gas I4 | Available 3rd row |
| GLC | SUV | ~$48,000 | Gas I4 mild-hybrid | Volume seller |
| GLE | SUV | ~$62,000 | Gas I4/I6 | Available air suspension |
| GLS | SUV | ~$87,000 | Gas I6/V8 | Full-size 3-row |
| G-Class | SUV | ~$143,000 | Gas V8 | Off-road icon |
| EQB | EV SUV | ~$53,000 | Electric, ~250 mi | Cheapest EQ |
| EQE Sedan | EV Sedan | ~$75,000 | Electric, ~300 mi | E-Class EV analog |
| EQE SUV | EV SUV | ~$80,000 | Electric, ~270 mi | Practical EQE |
| EQS Sedan | EV Sedan | ~$105,000 | Electric, 350+ mi | Longest range |
| EQS SUV | EV SUV | ~$105,000 | Electric, ~300 mi | 3-row electric flagship |
*Base-trim MSRP, before destination and options. AMG/Maybach variants cost significantly more.
Which 2024 Mercedes should you buy?
Strip away the badge mystique and the decision usually comes down to three questions: how many people, how much money, and gas or electric.
If you want the smartest value: the GLC 300. It’s the right size, it holds value, and it’s the car Mercedes has clearly engineered to be everyone’s default. Hard to go wrong.
If you want the best sedan: the all-new E-Class. It’s the most improved car in the 2024 lineup, and it delivers most of what the S-Class offers for roughly half the price.
If you’re going electric: the EQE sedan for the best balance of range, luxury, and price, or the EQS if you want the no-compromise flagship. The EQB is the budget on-ramp if you’re EV-curious but not ready to spend six figures.
If you have a family: the GLB for three rows on a budget, the GLS if money is no object, or the EQS SUV if you want all of that with a plug.
If you want something special: the redesigned AMG GT or the G-Class. Neither is rational. That’s the point.
The 2024 lineup is the most segmented it’s ever been, but the consolidation of the coupes into the CLE and the all-new E-Class make it easier to navigate than the spec sheets suggest. Figure out your segment first, then your budget, and the right model usually picks itself.
Daniela Voss
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