Sell your 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for cash

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a wagon that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 8-cyl engines. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spd
Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy15–23 city / 23–32 highway / 18–26 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,150–$4,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂336–509 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score3–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score3–5 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,969 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating5,082–5,567 lb
Versions tested by EPA13 configurations: AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe, AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible, AMG E53 4matic Plus, E450 Coupe, E450 4matic Coupe, E450 Convertible and more
Age6 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 6 years old, a 2020 E-Class is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2020 E-Class weighed 3,969 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2020 E-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

CommunicationMay 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V365000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication…

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Back Over PreventionApr 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V232000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a…

Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, GasolineDec 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V961000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles…

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

SeatsMar 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V216000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagon, E63S AMG, 2020 E63S AMG Wagon, and 2020-2021 E53 AMG vehicles. The passenger seat limiter may allow the seat to be positioned too close to the air bag.

Risk: A seat too close to the air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the frontal passenger air bag.

Electrical SystemFeb 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V058000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of…

Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

SeatsOct 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V673000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 E350 and E450, 2019-2021 AMG E53 and 2020-2021 AMG E63 vehicles. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag.

Risk: If the front passenger seat is adjusted beyond the acceptable range in relation to the air bag, there could be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash with air bag deployment.

Engine and Engine CoolingJun 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V364000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

SeatsJun 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V328000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450, AMG E63S, GLC300, AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, AMG GT53, and AMG GT63 vehicles equipped with rear seatbacks that can be electrically unlatched. The left-rear seatback latch may not be strong enough to withstand certain loads. If cargo were to strike the left-rear seatback, the…

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the left-rear seatback latch fails, it can increase the risk of injury.

Seat BeltsApr 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V228000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 E450 Coupe vehicles. The front left seatbelt may be improperly installed, potentially allowing the seatbelt to contact sharp metal components and damage the seatbelt webbing.

Risk: A damaged seatbelt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

CommunicationFeb 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V068000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300…

Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Common 2020 E-Class problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 4 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine4
  • Unknown or Other4
  • Back Over Prevention3
  • Electrical System2
  • Power Train2
  • Structure2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Back Over Prevention48,000 mi
  • Power Train58,000 mi

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%
4 Dr, RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 240 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

4 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System74
  • Power Train26
  • Exterior Lighting15
  • Steering15
  • Engine13
  • Suspension11

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI27.00-P-073124

    Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic trans

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI46.10-P-080896

    Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering. Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check t

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI42.10-P-078779

    Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI20.10-P-075374

    Complaint Red coolant warning in instrument cluster. Fault codes U019F00 or U019F87 current/stored in MRG1 control unit. Cause Various causes Remedy Perform guided test f

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2024 · LI72.20-P-075746

    Tailgate opens unintentionally. Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2024 · LI82.60-P-077553

    The radio station favorites list is no longer present after bus idle Saving process during download Perform software update in control unit HU6 in the head unit (A26/17)

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2020 E-Class: questions

How much is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2020 E-Class that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2020 E-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2020 E-Class with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2020 E-Class?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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