2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Built for Chicago’s Roads, Weather, and Daily Rhythms

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup includes a stunning sedan and a smart wagon, both with premium features and innovative tech. Discover the benefits of bringing home this impressive luxury vehicle. Experience the Elegance of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Powertrain Options The base model of the E-Class sports a 255-horsepower turbo-four with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. It gets you to 60 miles per hour in just over 6 seconds, and it gets up to 33 highway miles per gallon. You can step up to an inline-six that gets 375 hp or the top-tier hybrid powertrain for 577 horses. Both upgrades come with standard AWD. All three engines have a 48-volt mild hybrid system and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The E-Class is available with performance upgrades like rear-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension. more Interior Design and Amenities The cabin of the E-Class features synthetic leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, and a stylish two-tone dashboard. You'll enjoy standard dual-zone automatic climate control and a panoramic moonroof. This versatile sedan also has nearly 13 cubic feet of trunk space. If you opt for the available seven-passenger wagon, you'll have more than 33 cubic feet of room for cargo. Customize the interior of the E-Class with enhanced ambient lighting and an air purifier with cabin fragrance. You can also add Nappa leather upholstery and ventilated front seats. Intuitive Connectivity The E-Class offers a generous array of standard tech, starting with the 14.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. It features a 13-speaker Burmester sound system with satellite and HD radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, built-in navigation, and a fingerprint sensor. Available upgrades include a 12.3-inch front passenger touchscreen with an integrated video and selfie camera, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, a 3D digital instrument cluster, and three extra USB ports for a total of six. Driver Assistance Tech You'll appreciate the latest active safety systems across the E-Class lineup. Standard driver assistance equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic high beams, vehicle exit warning, driver attention monitoring, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning. Upgrade your vehicle's safety profile with an available head-up display, traffic sign recognition, evasive steering assist, and adaptive cruise control. The E-Class was named a Top Safety Pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2025. Make every drive a relaxing experience with the 2025 E-Class. Contact Loeber Motors in Lincolnwood, IL to schedule your test drive today.

The next Mercedes-Benz GLA arrives with a longer body, more passenger room and an electric drivetrain capable of charging at speeds that would have sounded exotic only a few years ago. The 2028 GLA Electric moves onto Mercedes-Benz MMA architecture and will be offered in the U.S. as the rear-wheel-drive GLA 250+ Electric and all-wheel-drive GLA 350 4MATIC Electric. The GLA 250+ produces 268 horsepower, while the GLA 350 4MATIC Electric adds a second motor and raises output to 349 horsepower. Mercedes-Benz estimates the GLA 350 can reach 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Both use an 85-kWh battery and an 800-volt electrical system capable of DC fast charging at up to 320 kW. The GLA 250+ is the range-oriented version, while the GLA 350 4MATIC puts more emphasis on acceleration and all-weather traction. Charging is one of the most impressive parts of the new GLA. Mercedes-Benz says the 800-volt system can add approximately 167 miles of range in 10 minutes under suitable conditions, a figure that makes the GLA far more practical for highway travel than an EV that needs a long stop every time its battery gets low. The GLA 250+ has a preliminary WLTP range of up to approximately 408 miles, although the U.S. EPA figure has not yet been announced and will almost certainly be lower. Car and Driver estimates that something in the neighborhood of 350 miles under EPA testing may be realistic. The final number matters, but the combination of a relatively efficient 85-kWh battery and 320-kW charging is already encouraging. An owner traveling from Chicago to Milwaukee, Madison, Door County or western Michigan could cover substantial distances and recover a useful amount of range during a short food or coffee stop instead of building the day around charging. The redesigned GLA is also noticeably larger than the vehicle it replaces. The wheelbase stretches approximately 2.4 inches and overall length increases by roughly six inches, while the body becomes slightly lower and the tracks grow wider. The extra length gives Mercedes-Benz more room for passengers, particularly in the rear seat, without turning the GLA into another oversized luxury SUV. That distinction has always been important to this model. The GLA works well in places where a GLS can become a nuisance, including crowded city streets, downtown garages and older parking structures designed when vehicles were considerably smaller. The new model has more room to breathe inside, but it remains compact enough to preserve the basic character that has made the GLA useful. The electric architecture also creates storage space where the gasoline engine used to be. The front trunk gives owners a separate place for charging equipment, smaller bags and other items that do not need to occupy the main cargo compartment. It is a practical detail that becomes surprisingly useful in everyday EV ownership, particularly when charging cables are wet, dirty or covered with winter grime. Mercedes-Benz has also paid attention to towing capability and general utility, helping the new GLA function as a genuine small SUV rather than an electric hatchback sitting a few inches higher off the pavement. The exterior has been thoroughly redrawn. Mercedes-Benz star motif appears prominently in the lighting, including star-shaped elements in the headlights, and the electric GLA receives an illuminated front treatment that gives it a distinctive appearance after dark. Flush door handles contribute to the clean profile and aerodynamic work, while the longer wheelbase gives the vehicle more balanced proportions. The outgoing GLA could look slightly stubby from certain angles; the extra length gives the new model a more substantial stance without making it look heavy. Wheel sizes and exterior treatments will vary by configuration, but the overall design clearly places the GLA alongside the newest generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles rather than treating it as a warmed-over version of the current SUV. Inside, Mercedes-Benz has given its smallest SUV technology that would have been flagship material not long ago. The available MBUX Superscreen stretches three displays across the dashboard, including a 10.3-inch driver display, a 14-inch central touchscreen and a separate 14-inch display for the front passenger. The latest MBUX system runs on Mercedes-Benz new operating architecture and uses advanced conversational technology to handle navigation, vehicle functions and information requests through more natural voice commands. The value of that technology will depend on how easily drivers can use it without taking their attention from the road. A complicated digital dashboard is not an improvement if basic functions require hunting through menus, and Mercedes-Benz has put considerable effort into making voice interaction a practical shortcut rather than a novelty. The roof may be the most flamboyant part of the cabin. A large glass roof brings considerably more daylight inside, while available SKY CONTROL can alter its transparency. Mercedes-Benz has also incorporated illuminated stars into the roof, extending the star motif from the exterior lighting into the cabin. It is a conspicuous bit of theater in what remains the company’s smallest SUV, but the GLA has never had to behave like an economy model simply because it sits at the bottom of the Mercedes-Benz SUV range. Buyers shopping luxury vehicles increasingly expect the lighting, screens, audio and ambient features that once belonged exclusively to six-figure flagships. The GLA 350 4MATIC Electric should be especially interesting in the Chicago area. Its dual-motor system brings all-wheel drive along with the stronger 349-horsepower output, giving drivers additional traction when roads turn snowy or icy. Proper winter tires remain important, but all-wheel drive is understandably attractive in a region where weather can change quickly and residential streets may remain messy long after the expressways have been cleared. The GLA’s compact dimensions are equally useful during the rest of the year. A vehicle that can handle winter weather without becoming cumbersome in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Evanston or a downtown parking garage occupies a useful niche. The GLA 250+ Electric makes a different case. Drivers who place range and efficiency ahead of maximum performance may prefer its single-motor rear-wheel-drive layout. With 268 horsepower, it is hardly underpowered, and the absence of a second drive motor helps keep the emphasis on efficiency. Buyers who charge at home and primarily use the vehicle for commuting may find the GLA 250+ particularly appealing, while the 320-kW maximum charging capability gives it the hardware needed for occasional long trips. The choice between the two models is unusually straightforward: the GLA 250+ favors range, while the GLA 350 4MATIC adds power and all-wheel-drive traction. Mercedes-Benz has also changed the way it presents its electric vehicles. Rather than placing the GLA Electric into a separate EQ family with its own unfamiliar model name and body, the electric drivetrain now sits directly inside the established GLA lineup. That makes sense for buyers. Someone who already likes the size and position of the GLA can choose an electric version without moving into a completely different branch of the Mercedes-Benz catalog. The exterior and interior also share their basic design with the new hybrid GLA, allowing the powertrain choice to remain exactly that: a powertrain choice. The 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric is expected to reach U.S. dealerships during the second half of 2027. Final American pricing and EPA range figures have not yet been announced, and U.S. equipment packages will become clearer as the launch approaches. The specifications Mercedes-Benz has already released give the GLA Electric a strong foundation: an 85-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture, charging at up to 320 kW, a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive and substantially more passenger room than before. For Loeber Motors in Lincolnwood customers interested in electric driving without moving into a large SUV, the redesigned GLA could be one of the most useful new Mercedes-Benz arrivals of 2027. Features of the 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric GLA 250+ Electric The rear-wheel-drive GLA 250+ Electric produces 268 horsepower and is configured with an emphasis on driving range and efficiency. It uses the larger 85-kWh NMC battery and the same 800-volt charging architecture as the GLA 350 4MATIC Electric. GLA 350 4MATIC Electric The GLA 350 4MATIC Electric adds a second electric motor and all-wheel drive, increasing output to 349 horsepower. Mercedes-Benz estimates 0-to-60-mph acceleration in 5.3 seconds. 85-kWh Battery The GLA 250+ Electric and GLA 350 4MATIC Electric use an 85-kWh NMC battery. Official U.S. EPA range figures have not yet been released. 320-kW DC Fast Charging The 800-volt electrical architecture supports DC charging at up to 320 kW at a compatible high-power charging station. Mercedes-Benz says approximately 167 miles of range can be added in 10 minutes under suitable conditions. Larger Passenger Cabin The redesigned GLA gains approximately 2.4 inches in wheelbase and roughly six inches in overall length, giving Mercedes-Benz additional room for passengers while keeping the vehicle relatively compact. Available MBUX Superscreen The available Superscreen combines a 10.3-inch driver display with a 14-inch central touchscreen and 14-inch front-passenger display. Key Specifications Model Year: 2028 Expected U.S. Arrival: Second half of 2027 U.S. Electric Models: GLA 250+ Electric and GLA 350 4MATIC Electric GLA 250+ Output: 268 hp GLA 350 4MATIC Output: 349 hp GLA 350 0–60 MPH: 5.3 seconds Battery: 85 kWh Electrical Architecture: 800 volts Maximum DC Fast-Charging Rate: 320 kW Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive Quick Answers When is the 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric coming to the United States? The redesigned GLA Electric is expected to reach U.S. dealerships during the second half of 2027 as a 2028 model. How much horsepower does the 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric have? The GLA 250+ Electric produces 268 horsepower. The dual-motor GLA 350 4MATIC Electric produces 349 horsepower. Does the 2028 GLA Electric have all-wheel drive? The GLA 350 4MATIC Electric has dual-motor all-wheel drive. The GLA 250+ Electric uses a single rear motor and rear-wheel drive Frequently Asked Questions What is the range of the 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric? An official EPA range has not yet been announced. The GLA 250+ has been rated at up to approximately 408 miles under the European WLTP testing cycle. U.S. EPA testing uses a different methodology and is expected to produce a lower figure. How quickly can the 2028 GLA Electric charge? The 800-volt electrical system supports DC fast charging at up to 320 kW at a compatible station. Mercedes-Benz says approximately 167 miles of range can be added in about 10 minutes under appropriate conditions. Is the new Mercedes-Benz GLA larger than the current model? Yes. The redesigned GLA gains approximately 2.4 inches in wheelbase and roughly six inches in overall length, providing additional interior room. Which GLA Electric makes the most sense for Chicago? The GLA 350 4MATIC Electric should appeal to Chicago-area drivers who want all-wheel drive and stronger performance for year-round driving. The GLA 250+ Electric is likely to appeal more to buyers who place maximum driving range and efficiency higher on their list. Expert Summary The 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric gives Mercedes-Benz a thoroughly modern entry in the compact electric luxury SUV market. The GLA 250+ Electric combines 268 horsepower with a range-oriented rear-wheel-drive configuration, while the 349-horsepower GLA 350 4MATIC Electric adds dual-motor all-wheel drive. Both benefit from an 85-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture and charging speeds up to 320 kW. The longer wheelbase and expanded cabin address one of the outgoing GLA’s limitations without sacrificing the manageable dimensions that make the model useful around Chicago. For Loeber Motors in Lincolnwood customers waiting for a smaller electric Mercedes-Benz SUV, the 2028 GLA Electric should be an important arrival.

Every Mercedes-Benz buyer who waits until the first snowfall to think about winter traction has already missed the easier part of that decision. Fall, while the Edens Expressway is still dry and the North Shore forest preserves are still turning color, is when a 4MATIC® purchase or a winter tire order actually has time to matter before conditions demand it. 4MATIC® isn't a new idea Mercedes-Benz rushed to market to compete with the moment. All-wheel drive has been part of the brand's engineering tradition for more than 120 years, and the 4MATIC® name itself has carried that tradition since 1985, refined across four decades to meet what Mercedes-Benz describes as the highest standards for driving stability, safety, and dynamic performance. The system stays continuously engaged rather than activating only after a wheel starts to slip, and it integrates directly with the standard Electronic Stability Program for what the brand calls maximum effectiveness in corners and slippery conditions. Read More: Why a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz EQS Makes Perfect Sense in Chicagoland That continuous engagement is the detail that separates 4MATIC® from the reactive all-wheel-drive systems that dominated the segment a generation ago. On a hard freeze followed by a fast melt, the kind of Chicagoland pattern that turns a Winnetka side street into a mix of packed snow, standing water, and black ice by the time evening commuters are heading home, a system that's already distributing torque before a wheel loses grip responds differently than one still waiting for a sensor to detect a slip already underway. None of that changes one fact Mercedes-Benz states plainly in its own published guidance: 4MATIC® cannot overcome the laws of physics, and best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires. The GLC 300, like most SUVs in the lineup, ships standard with 19-inch all-season wheels explicitly not designed for snow and ice. That's not a limitation unique to Mercedes-Benz. It's simply the tradeoff every all-season tire makes for year-round comfort and tread life, and it's the reason Loeber Motors treats a 4MATIC® test drive and a winter tire conversation as two parts of the same appointment rather than separate decisions. Fall is the ideal window for that second half of the conversation precisely because it isn't urgent yet. A winter tire and wheel package ordered in September or October arrives and gets mounted before the first hard freeze, rather than during the week Chicagoland's tire shops are booked solid because everyone waited for the same storm to make the decision for them. The same logic applies to scheduling a 4MATIC® test drive itself: a dry October afternoon shows a buyer how the car handles day to day, while a conversation about what 4MATIC® does and doesn't solve for happens without the pressure of black ice already on the road that morning. Check Out: Latest Mercedes GLC Inventory 4MATIC®'s reach across the current Mercedes-Benz SUV and sedan lineup means the decision isn't really about which specific model to buy, it's about which trim within a model to choose. Both the GLC and GLE offer 4MATIC® across their range, as do the brand's sedans, which means a Chicagoland buyer cross-shopping a rear-wheel-drive GLC 300 against a GLC 300 4MATIC® is deciding how much winter capability to build into a car they'll be driving through at least one North Shore winter before the next model year arrives. For most buyers planning to keep a car through more than a single Chicagoland winter, that decision resolves itself quickly. There's a practical timing benefit specific to fall shopping, too. Dealership inventory tends to be deepest heading into the fourth quarter, before winter storms start affecting delivery logistics and before the models a buyer wants most get thinned out by other shoppers making the same seasonal calculation. A 4MATIC® GLE or GLC ordered or selected off the lot in October is a car with time to get winter tires mounted, a driver acclimated to how the all-wheel-drive system behaves, and a first snow that arrives as a routine commute rather than a surprise. That's the case for treating fall as the real start of winter-prep season rather than late November. The mechanical advantage 4MATIC® provides doesn't change based on the calendar, but a buyer's ability to prepare around it does. Loeber Motors keeps 4MATIC®-equipped models across the GLC and GLE lineups on the lot through the fall specifically so that preparation, tire package included, can happen on a dry afternoon rather than a snowy one. Quick Answers 4MATIC® Introduced: 1985, with an all-wheel-drive tradition dating back more than 120 years Availability: Standard or available across GLC, GLE, and other Mercedes-Benz SUV and sedan trims Best Winter Performance: Requires winter tires per Mercedes-Benz's own guidance Standard GLC Tires: 19-inch all-season, not designed for snow and ice Best Time to Prepare: Fall, before dealership tire demand peaks and storms begin Frequently Asked Questions What does 4MATIC® actually do? 4MATIC® is Mercedes-Benz's all-wheel-drive system, continuously engaged and integrated with the standard Electronic Stability Program to optimize torque distribution in corners and slippery conditions. Does 4MATIC® mean winter tires aren't necessary? No. Mercedes-Benz states directly that best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires, since 4MATIC® cannot overcome the physical limits of a standard all-season tire on ice or packed snow. Which Mercedes-Benz models offer 4MATIC®? 4MATIC® is available across the GLC and GLE SUV lineups, along with other Mercedes-Benz sedans and SUVs, giving Chicagoland buyers a range of models to choose from with all-wheel-drive capability. Why should winter tires be ordered in the fall instead of winter? Ordering ahead of the season avoids the scheduling backlog that hits tire shops after the first major storm, and allows a buyer to get acclimated to a 4MATIC® vehicle's handling before winter conditions actually arrive. Is 4MATIC® standard or optional? It varies by trim. Some GLC and GLE trims offer 4MATIC® as standard equipment, while others list it as an available option, making it worth confirming trim-by-trim with a Loeber Motors sales advisor. Expert Summary 4MATIC®'s real advantage over a generation of reactive all-wheel-drive systems is that it stays continuously engaged rather than waiting for a wheel to lose grip, a distinction that matters most on the mixed snow, ice, and standing water that define a Chicagoland freeze-thaw cycle. Mercedes-Benz is direct about the system's limits, recommending winter tires for genuine snow performance regardless of drivetrain. Fall is the window where that full preparation, a 4MATIC®-equipped model paired with a proper winter tire package, can happen without the urgency of an active storm forcing the decision. Loeber Motors treats that pairing as a single conversation rather than two separate ones, timed specifically to the season when buyers still have the luxury of planning ahead.