The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI W210, offered in Europe from January 2001 to February 2002, is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan model. It includes a Diesel engine 2148 cm3 (OM611 DE22) with turbocharger and intercooler, with Bosch Common Rail direct injection, producing 141 KF / 143 PS / 105 kW at 4200 engine rpm and 315 Nm of torque at 1800 – 2600 engine rpm. Combined with a 6-speed manual transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 213 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 6.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 4818 mm, a width of 1799 mm, a height of 1440 mm and weighs 1515 kg, with a fuel tank of 65 liters. Its unlimited towing capacity is 750 kg.
Overview
| Model: | W210 E 200 CDI |
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| Production year: | 2001 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual |
| Starting price: | € 38,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.2 L |
| Max torque: | 315 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Turbocharged |
| Displacement: | 2148 cm3 |
| Max power: | 141 PS / 143 hp / 105 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 6.3 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 4.6-5.5 L/100km |
| City: | 7.6-9.1 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 6.4 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 26.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 64.3 s |
| Top speed: | 213 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1515 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2090 kg |
| Length: | 4818 mm |
| Width: | 1799 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 65 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
90%
Safety
75%
Performance
75%
Driveability
75%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
70%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI W210 (2001) offers an excellent combination of fuel efficiency, solid performance and comfort, making it a popular choice for long journeys. CDI engines are prized for their smoothness and reliability. However, as experts point out, W210 models are notorious for rust, particularly on the wheel arches, doors and trunk lid, as well as potential electrical issues due to the "biodegradable" wiring in earlier models and current control issues. For buyers who are aware of these maintenance issues and can address them, the E 220 CDI remains a luxurious, economical and fun-to-drive car, often called a "tank" for its mechanical robustness.