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2015 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Natural Gas Drive W212 (Automatic / 7 Speed) RWD [2013-2016]

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Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Natural Gas Drive W212, offered in Europe from September 2013 to December 2015, is a facelift (phase II) model of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan. It includes a turbocharged 1991 cm3 Line 4 (M274 DE20) Gasoline engine, with indirect gasoline injection and CNG installation, and DOHC, with Start-Stop function, producing 156 KF / 154 hp / 115 kW at 5000 engine rpm and 270 Nm of torque at 1250 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 216 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption (CNG) is 5.3kg/100km (4.3kg/100km according to some sources, but we’ll use the more conservative value specified below). The car has a length of 4879 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1474 mm and weighs 1720 kg. The capacity of the petrol tank is 59 litres. The capacity of the natural gas (CNG) tank is about 21 kg.

Model:W212 E 200 Natural Gas Drive
Production year:2015
Transmission:Automatic with 7 gears
Starting price:€ 47,000
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:270 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Turbo gasoline
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:156 PS / 154 hp / 115 kW
Fuel type:CNG
Fuel consumption:5.3 kg/100km combined
Extra-urban:4.2 kg/100km (extra-urban) / 6.0 kg/100km (urban)
City:N/A
Emission standard:Euro 6
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:7.2 s
0-100 km/h:10.5 s
0-160 km/h:30.1 s
0-200 km/h:67.8 s
Top speed:216 km/h
Curb weight:1720 kg
Gross weight:2300 kg
Length:4879 mm
Width:1854 mm
Height:1474 mm
Fuel capacity:59 litra (benzinë) / 21 kg (CNG)

Expert reviews

Consumption
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Safety
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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

Mercedes-Benz E 200 Natural Gas Drive W212 (2015) is an innovative luxury sedan, appreciated for its high fuel efficiency and low operating cost thanks to the ability to use natural gas. This model offers a smooth, refined and practical ride for everyday use. Experts appreciate the balance between comfort, interior quality and environmentally friendly technologies. While the M274 engine is generally reliable, maintenance specific to the CNG system must be considered. For buyers looking for luxury, economy and a greener approach to driving, this model remains an attractive choice.

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