The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 200 BlueTEC W212, offered in Europe from September 2014 to December 2015, is a facelift (phase II) model of the 4-door rear-wheel drive (RWD) luxury sedan. It includes a 2143 cm3 Line 4 Diesel engine. (OM651 DE22) with turbocharger and intercooler, with Common-Rail direct injection and Start-Stop function, DOHC, producing 136 KF / 134 hp / 100 kW at 2800 – 4600 engine rpm and 360 Nm torque at 1400 – 2600 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds and reaches a top speed of 211 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 6 L/100km. The car has a length of 4879 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1474 mm and weighs 1660 kg, with a fuel tank of 59 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W212 E 200 BlueTEC 7G-Tronic |
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| Production year: | 2015 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 40,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.1 L |
| Max torque: | 360 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Turbocharged |
| Displacement: | 2143 cm3 |
| Max power: | 136 PS / 134 hp / 100 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 6 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 4.5-5.4 L/100km |
| City: | 7.1-8.5 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 7.2 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 11 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 31.6 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 87.1 s |
| Top speed: | 211 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1660 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2320 kg |
| Length: | 4879 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1474 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 59 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
90%
Safety
80%
Performance
65%
Driveability
75%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
70%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 200 BlueTEC W212 (2015) is a luxury sedan rated for its high fuel efficiency and smooth ride. The OM651 engines are rated as reliable, although some problems with the injectors, turbo and timing chain have been reported. W212 models, even after the facelift, may have issues with under-chassis rust (eg, rear sub-wires) and rare electronic issues such as camshaft sensors. For buyers looking for luxury, fuel economy and style, this model remains an attractive choice, especially with a good service history.