Mercedes-Benz E Class or similar | Automatic | 2WD

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the flagship executive sedan in the Hertz Iceland Prestige Fleet — the right choice for business travel, airport transfers, and premium Reykjavík city driving. Automatic, 2WD, petrol or diesel depending on availability. Best suited to city and paved-road use. Not permitted on F-roads. Or-similar booking. Minimum age 23.

Mercedes Benz E-Class Rental Iceland: Luxury Executive Sedan Guide

Mercedes Benz E Class rental in Iceland means choosing the most refined executive sedan in the Hertz Iceland fleet — a vehicle built for business travel, airport transfers, and premium city driving in Reykjavík. The current-generation E-Class combines Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX second-generation interface, available Burmester surround sound, and a 540-litre boot in a cabin that sets the benchmark for long-distance executive comfort.

For business travellers arriving at KEF and heading to meetings in Reykjavík, corporate groups requiring premium airport transfers, or travellers who simply want the most refined paved-road driving experience in the fleet, the Mercedes E-Class hire delivers without compromise. It sits at the top of the Hertz Iceland Prestige Fleet alongside the Range Rover Sport and BMW X5.

This is a 2WD rear-wheel-drive sedan — purpose-built for paved roads. Not recommended for F-roads or Highland tracks.

Is the Mercedes E-Class Good for Driving in Iceland?

Yes — for business travel, executive transfers, and premium paved-road driving, the E-Class is the most refined sedan in the Hertz Iceland fleet.

• Executive Comfort: The E-Class cabin sets the benchmark for long-distance business travel comfort — available massage seats, Burmester surround sound, four-zone climate control, and MBUX second-generation interface. On a 5-hour driving day from Reykjavík to Akureyri or along the Ring Road, the difference in fatigue between the E-Class and a standard compact is substantial.
• Boot Space: 540 litres — fitting 3 large hard-shell suitcases with the rear seats in use. Sufficient for a business group of 2–3 with full luggage or a couple on a Ring Road itinerary with camera equipment and cold-weather gear.
• Petrol or Diesel: Available in both petrol and diesel variants depending on fleet allocation at pickup. Both are mated to the 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic. Diesel offers superior fuel economy for longer distances; petrol offers smoother power delivery for city use. Specific engine availability cannot be specified in advance.
• DRIVING ASSIST PLUS: Standard suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Active Distance Assist, Active Steering Assist — keeps the E-Class in its lane and at a safe following distance on motorway sections without driver input.
• Winter on Main Roads: RWD sedan with winter tyres handles Iceland’s cleared main roads in winter conditions — more capable than a 2WD FWD compact, less so than an AWD SUV. For business travel on Reykjavík’s cleared city roads and the KEF–Reykjavík motorway, the E-Class is appropriate year-round.
• Safety: 5-star Euro NCAP 2023. Standard Pre-Safe collision prevention, Active Brake Assist, blind spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and exit warning. For driving safety guidance in Iceland, see safe.hertz.is.

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When Is the Mercedes E-Class the Right Choice?

• Business travel and corporate trips: The defining use case. KEF airport pickup → Reykjavík hotel → meeting venues → KEF return. The E-Class handles this itinerary as naturally as any executive sedan in any European city.
• Executive airport transfers: The 50-minute KEF–Reykjavík transfer in an E-Class is the appropriate standard for business visitors, senior delegations, and premium travellers who expect the vehicle to match the hotel they’re staying in.
• Premium Ring Road (paved, summer): For travellers who want the most refined paved-road Ring Road experience available — the E-Class’s adaptive cruise, Burmester audio, and executive cabin make long driving days significantly more comfortable than any compact or mid-size in the fleet.
• Couples on a luxury Iceland itinerary: South Coast, Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula — all on paved roads, in the most refined sedan in the fleet.

⚠️ Not ideal if:

• You plan F-road or Highland driving — strictly forbidden. 2WD RWD sedan. See safe.hertz.is/f-road-guide for F-road eligible vehicles.
• You need AWD confidence in winter — the E-Class is RWD. For AWD executive travel, the BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport in the Prestige Fleet offer AWD. See the full Prestige Fleet.
• You need a guaranteed specific model — or-similar booking; you may receive a comparable luxury executive sedan if the E-Class is unavailable.
• You are 4+ people with maximum luggage — 540 litres with 4 people and full hard-shell cases may require soft bags for one passenger.

Rental Requirements & Restrictions

• Minimum Age: 23 years old.
• License: Valid driving license held for a minimum of 1 year. IDP required if license is not in Roman script.
• Payment: Valid credit card in the main renter’s name required at pickup.
• Engine: Petrol or diesel depending on fleet availability — cannot be specified in advance.
• F-Road Policy: STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Not permitted on F-roads or Highland tracks under any circumstances.

Inside the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The E-Class interior is what Mercedes-Benz has spent over a century arriving at — the result of continuous refinement applied to the question of how an executive sedan should feel. The current W214 generation raises that standard with a cabin that centres on a curved widescreen display spanning the driver’s cluster and the MBUX infotainment system, eliminating the visible seam between the two screens and giving the dashboard a sense of deliberate, unified design rather than assembled components.

The 9G-Tronic automatic transmission is the standard against which other automatic gearboxes in this class are measured — smooth at low speed in city traffic, responsive at motorway speed on the Ring Road’s open stretches, and entirely transparent in operation. You don’t notice it working because there’s nothing to notice.

Burmester surround sound — available on higher trims — fills the cabin with genuinely good audio at any volume. In a vehicle this quiet at speed, the difference between standard audio and Burmester is audible rather than marginal. The available massage seats, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and four-zone climate control are the details that accumulate over a long driving day into a meaningfully different experience from a lesser vehicle.

For mercedes benz luxury car rental in Iceland, the E-Class cabin is the reference point — what the prestige segment looks like when no compromises have been made on comfort, technology, or materials quality.

The 540-litre boot loads three large suitcases without requiring rear-seat intervention. The wide, flat-floored opening makes loading airport luggage straightforward. For business groups arriving at KEF airport with roller cases, the E-Class handles it without asking passengers to manage their own bags.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Dimensions, Seating and Luggage For Your Trip

The E-Class boot holds 3 large hard-shell suitcases (540 litres) with all seats in use — appropriate for a business group of 2–3 with full luggage or a couple on a Ring Road itinerary with additional equipment.

Why rent a car in Iceland with Hertz?

• Mercedes Benz car hire with Hertz Iceland means renting from a locally owned operator with over 50 years of experience, operating in Iceland since 1971. We have been recognised as Iceland’s Leading Car Rental Company at the World Travel Awards in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2025 — and are proud to be nominated again in 2026.
• Or Similar Guarantee: The E-Class is rented by category — if unavailable, you’ll receive a comparable luxury executive sedan. Never downgraded in prestige class.
• Under 2 Years Old: Every E-Class in our fleet is under two years old — current W214 specification, full manufacturer warranty in effect.
• Prestige Fleet: The E-Class is part of the Hertz Iceland Prestige Fleet — our highest-tier vehicles for business travel, special occasions, and premium Iceland experiences.
• Safety First: 5-star Euro NCAP 2023, Driving Assist Plus suite, season-appropriate tyres, 24/7 emergency phone assistance. For pre-trip safety planning, visit safe.hertz.is.
• Convenience: Available at KEF Airport, Keflavík Downtown, Reykjavík Downtown, and Reykjavík Domestic Airport.

Hertz Iceland: Locally Operated Since 1971

As Iceland’s premier local experts for over 55 years, we combine international standards with deep-rooted knowledge of Icelandic terrain. Rent with the authority that knows every F-road and weather pattern since 1971.

History of Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The E-Class nameplate was formally introduced in 1993, though its lineage extends to the 1950s W120 “Ponton” — the first post-war Mercedes-Benz sedan designed from scratch. Over eight generations, the E-Class has been Mercedes-Benz’s definition of what a mid-size executive sedan should be: more refined than the C-Class, more accessible than the S-Class, and consistently the benchmark against which rival executive sedans are measured.

The current W214 generation, launched in 2023, introduces the most technology-dense E-Class ever produced — MBUX second generation with optional rear-seat entertainment, the widest ambient lighting palette in the segment, and a driver assistance suite that handles motorway driving with minimal input. It is the first E-Class with a standard curved widescreen display spanning both the driver’s cluster and the central infotainment screen.

Mercedes E Class rental with Hertz Iceland means choosing the sedan that has defined executive automotive standards for over 30 years — now in its most refined and most capable generation.

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Rental Locations

Hertz Iceland operates in 11 locations across Iceland:

What’s Included in Your Rental

• 24/7 emergency phone support across Iceland
• Unlimited mileage
• Free cancellation 3+ days before pickup (prepaid) / any time before rental start (Pay on Arrival)
• Basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
• Third-party liability coverage
• VAT and local taxes
• Season-appropriate tyres (winter tyres in winter, summer tyres in warmer months)

Mercedes-Benz E Class rental car FAQ

• • Is the Mercedes E-Class available for business travel in Iceland?
    Yes — the E-Class is the primary mercedes benz luxury car rental option in the Hertz Iceland Prestige Fleet for business travel. It is available for KEF airport transfers, Reykjavík corporate itineraries, and premium paved-road travel. For corporate account enquiries or group bookings, contact Hertz Iceland directly at +354 522 4400 or via our Reykjavík Downtown office.

• • Can I drive the Mercedes E-Class on F-roads?
    No. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a 2WD rear-wheel-drive executive sedan — strictly forbidden on F-roads and Highland tracks under any circumstances. For F-road eligible vehicles from the Prestige Fleet, check safe.hertz.is/f-road-guide. For AWD prestige options, see the full Prestige Fleet.

• • Will I receive a petrol or diesel E-Class?
    The Hertz Iceland E-Class fleet includes both petrol and diesel variants. The engine type allocated to your rental depends on fleet availability at pickup and cannot be specified in advance. Both are mated to the 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission and deliver the same cabin experience — diesel offers marginally better fuel economy on longer distances, petrol is slightly smoother in city driving.

• • Is the E-Class good for winter driving in Reykjavík?
    Yes — for Reykjavík city roads and the KEF–Reykjavík motorway, the E-Class with winter tyres performs appropriately in winter conditions. Reykjavík’s main roads are well-maintained and cleared promptly. As a RWD sedan, it is less confident than an AWD SUV on snow and ice, so caution is required on less-cleared side streets. For trips outside the capital in winter, an AWD vehicle from our Prestige Fleet is recommended. For winter driving guidance, visit safe.hertz.is.

• • How much luggage fits in the Mercedes E-Class?
    The E-Class boot holds 3 large hard-shell suitcases (540 litres) with all seats in use. For a business group of 2–3 with roller cases from KEF, this is sufficient without requiring passengers to manage luggage in the cabin. For 4 people with full-size hard-shell cases, soft bags for one passenger improve flexibility.

• • Is the Mercedes E-Class a guaranteed model?
    No — it is rented on an “or similar” basis. If this exact model is unavailable, you’ll receive a comparable luxury executive sedan. For guaranteed prestige models, see the Hertz Iceland Prestige Fleet — guaranteed options include the BMW X3, BMW X5, Range Rover Sport PHEV, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and Land Rover Defender 130.

• • Does Hertz Iceland offer Roadside Assistance?
    Yes. Roadside Assistance can be added at the rental desk at pickup — not bookable online in advance. It costs 1,990 ISK/day standalone, or 990 ISK/day when added with MAX Coverage. If you need assistance during your rental, pay the service fee at the time, then bring your receipt when you return the car — we’ll refund the covered amount to your card on file. Emergency line: +354 858 0499 (24/7).

• • Where can I find driving safety information for Iceland?
    Hertz Iceland operates safe.hertz.is — a dedicated driving safety hub covering winter driving, F-road guidance, road conditions, and emergency contacts. Available to all travellers in Iceland, not just Hertz customers.