The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W212, offered in Europe from February 2013 to December 2015, is a facelift (phase II) model of the 4-door luxury sedan with all-wheel drive (AWD) with permanent 4MATIC system. It includes a 4663 cm3 V8 (M278 DE46) Gasoline engine with 2 turbochargers and 2 intercoolers, direct gasoline injection, DOHC and V-85deg, with Start-Stop function, producing 408 KF / 402 hp / 300 kW at 5000 – 5750 engine rpm and 600 Nm of force rotatingat 1600 – 4750 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 294 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 12.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 4879 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1474 mm and weighs 1910 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W212 E 500 4MATIC |
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| Production year: | 2014 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 70,000 |
| Engine size: | 4.7 L |
| Max torque: | 600 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Twin turbo petrol |
| Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
| Max power: | 408 PS / 402 hp / 300 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 12.3 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.5-10.2 L/100km |
| City: | 15.7-18.8 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 3.5 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 11.3 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 18.4 s |
| Top speed: | 294 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1910 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2520 kg |
| Length: | 4879 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1474 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
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Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W212 (2014) is an extremely powerful luxury sedan, known for its V8 biturbo (M278) engine and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. It offers impressive performance, luxury and a smooth, refined ride, as well as improved efficiency. Although the M278 V8 biturbo engine is generally reliable, there have been known issues such as timing chain failure, oil leaks, and rare cases of cylinder bore scoring, especially if maintenance has not been done with strict regularity or if the car has not been treated with high quality oil. Also, W212 models, even after the facelift, can exhibit sub-chassis rust (eg rear underwires), as well as rare electronic issues such as camshaft sensors or fuel injection system issues. For buyers looking for absolute luxury, high power and all-road capability, this model remains an excellent choice with a good service history.