2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Nissan Altima
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$54,250MSRP
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2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$54,250MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$24,300

MSRP

$54,250

Average price

$22,930

Average price

$75,878

Listings

20

Listings

31
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Advanced safety features are not standard

2020 Nissan Altima Reviews Summary

Sedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation.

Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favour cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima.

New last year, the Altima comes with an important feature for Canada: all-wheel drive is standard equipment, an unusual offering in mainstream sedans that makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration.

But is that enough?

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews Summary

When money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 188 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

39

MPG Highway

31
2020 Nissan Altima
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
Overview
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$54,250MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
$54,250MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$24,300
$54,250
Average price
$22,930
$75,878
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.9
4.5
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

8.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Summary

Sedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation.

Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favour cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima.

New last year, the Altima comes with an important feature for Canada: all-wheel drive is standard equipment, an unusual offering in mainstream sedans that makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration.

But is that enough?

When money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 188 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City
28
22
MPG Highway
39
31
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