E-Class vs Avante comparison

By starting price alone, Avante is ₩52,520,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

E-Class and Avante compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

E-Class

What is good

  • Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.

What could be better

  • Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.

E-Class official site

Avante

What is good

  • A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.

What could be better

  • With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

Avante official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemE-ClassVisit siteAvanteVisit site
Starting price≈$57,759.82+ (₩76,500,000)External source≈$18,105.63+ (₩23,980,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeCompact
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Plugin hybridGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price12,8203,699
Fuel/energy economy
  • E 200 12.3km/L
  • E 220 d 16.0km/L
  • E 300 4MATIC 11.1km/L (combined)
  • 2.0 Gasoline 13.3~14.3km/L
  • 1.6 Hybrid 19.5~21.2km/L (combined, by wheel spec)
Power
  • E 200 204 hp
  • E 300 258 hp
  • E 450 381 hp
  • 2.0 Gasoline 149 hp
  • 1.6 Hybrid system 157 hp
Seats5-seater5
Price by trim

₩76.5M~₩128.2M 7 trims

  • E 200 아방가르드₩76.5M
  • E 200 AMG 라인₩80.0M
  • E 220 d 4MATIC Exclusive₩86.1M
  • E 300 4MATIC Exclusive₩93.6M
  • E 300 4MATIC AMG 라인₩97.7M
  • E 350 e 4MATIC₩98.7M
  • E 450 4MATIC₩128.2M

₩24.0M~₩37.0M 6 trims

2.0 Gasoline

  • Modern₩24.0M
  • Premium₩27.7M
  • Inspiration₩31.5M

1.6 Hybrid

  • Modern₩30.4M
  • Premium₩33.6M
  • Inspiration₩37.0M
Good forRecommended for large imported sedan buyers who value comfort and brand value.People who want a sedan with good fuel economy and the latest infotainment at a reasonable price for a first car or commuting
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyGermanyMercedes-BenzSouth KoreaHyundai
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.
      • A full model change after 6 years makes the body larger (overall length 4,765mm) and adds upper-class convenience and safety features such as Pleos Connect and 10 airbags. The hybrid has high fuel economy of up to 21.2km/L combined.
      Cons
      • Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.
      • With the full model change, the starting price rose to the high ₩23,000,000 range, and the hybrid exceeds ₩30,000,000, overlapping in price with mid-size sedans.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.45 (2026-10-23). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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