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2015 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID W212 (Automatic / 7 Speed) RWD [2013-2015]

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Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 300 CDI BlueTEC HYBRID W212, offered in Europe from February 2013 to December 2015, is a facelift (phase II) model of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan. It includes a Diesel engine 2143 cm3 Line 4 (OM651 DE22) with 2 turbochargers (Borg Warner, two-phase) and intercooler, with 4th generation Common-Rail direct injection with piezo-electric injectors, ECO Start-Stop function, and electric motor, producing 231 KF / 228 hp / 170 kW in 4200 engine revolutions and 540 Nm of torque at 1600 – 1800 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 5 L/100km. The car has a length of 4879 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1474 mm and weighs 1770 kg, with a fuel tank of 59 liters.

Model:W212 E 300 CDI BlueTEC HYBRID
Production year:2015
Transmission:Automatic with 7 gears
Starting price:€ 52,000
Engine size:2.1 L
Max torque:540 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Twin Turbocharged
Displacement:2143 cm3
Max power:231 PS / 228 hp / 170 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:3.7-4.4 L/100km
City:6.1-7.3 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:5.6 s
0-100 km/h:7.7 s
0-160 km/h:18.7 s
0-200 km/h:33.5 s
Top speed:250 km/h
Curb weight:1770 kg
Gross weight:2430 kg
Length:4879 mm
Width:1854 mm
Height:1474 mm
Fuel capacity:59 litra

Expert reviews

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Performance
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Driveability
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Durability
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Maintenance
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Design
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Summary

The Mercedes-Benz E 300 CDI BlueTEC HYBRID W212 (2015) is a pioneering luxury sedan, acclaimed for its outstanding fuel efficiency and V8-like torque thanks to the combination of a Turbocharged engine and a hybrid system. It offers a smooth and refined ride, switching seamlessly between diesel and electric power, ideal for long journeys. Although the first hybrid system may have high battery repair costs, it offers impressive performance and economy. However, as some experts point out, while the W212 is generally reliable, there have been reports of undercarriage corrosion and rare electronic issues.

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