Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMercedes-Benz
ClassMidsize car, Midsize estate
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W214 (Saloon) / V214 (LWB) / S214 (Wagon) / X214 (All Terrain) |
| Production | May 2023 – present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon 5-door estate |
| Platform | MRA2 |
| Engines | Petrol mild hybrid 2.0 L M 254 turbo I4 3.0 L M 256 turbo I6 Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L M 254 turbo I4 3.0 L M 256 turbo I6 Diesel mild hybrid 2.0 L OM 654 turbo I4 3.0 L OM 656 turbo I6 Diesel plug-in hybrid 2.0 L OM 654 turbo I4 |
| Electric motor | 48 V integrated starter-generator (mild hybrid) Permanent-magnet synchronous (plug-in hybrid) |
| Transmissions | 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) |
| Drivetrain | Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid (E 300e, E 300de, E 400e, E 53 Hybrid+) |
| Battery | 48 V lithium-ion (MHEV) 25.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm |
| Length | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,825–2,265 kg |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen China: Beijing (Beijing Benz, for V214 models) India: Chakan, Pune (Mercedes-Benz India) Indonesia: Bogor (Inchcape Indomobil) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV) |
| Designer | Gorden Wagener (design director) Michael Frei Robert Lešnik Bastian Baudy (sketch) Torben Ewe (light design) Andreas Franke (interior design) |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)2016–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | February 2016 – 2023 |
| Model years | 2017–2023 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door coupé (C238) 2-door cabriolet (A238) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Platform | MRA |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L M264 turbo I4 1.6 L M274 turbo I4 2.0 L M264 turbo I4 2.0 L M274 turbo I4 3.0 L M256 turbo I6 3.0 L M276 twin-turbo V6 4.0 L M177 AMG twin-turbo V8 Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.0 L M139 mild hybrid turbo I4 2.0 L M270 plug-in hybrid turbo I4 3.0 L M256 mild hybrid turbo I6 Diesel 1.6–2.0 L OM654 turbo I4 2.0 L OM654 plug-in hybrid turbo I4 2.9 L OM656 turbo I6 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6 |
| Electric motor | 27 hp 120-volt compact electric motor (BlueTEC HYBRID) 16 kW BorgWarner 48V eBooster Electric Starter-Generator Motor (EQ Boost) 65 kW Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (E350 e) 122 PS Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (E300 e/E300 de) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual (E200 only until April 2018) 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Parallel hybrid (E300 Bluetec Hybrid) Mild-Hybrid (EQ Boost) Plug-in hybrid (E350 e/E300 e/E300 de) |
| Battery | 0.8 kWh Lithium-ion (Bluetec Hybrid) 6.2 kWh lithium-ion (E350e) 13.5 kWh lithium-ion (E300e/E300de) |
| Wheelbase | 2,939 mm (2017: Sedan SWB) 3,079 mm (2017: Sedan LWB) 2,873 mm (coupé (C238) / cabriolet (A238) 2,939 mm (2017: Wagon) |
| Length | 4,923 mm (2017: Sedan SWB) 5,065 mm (2017: Sedan LWB) 4,844 mm (coupé (C238) / cabriolet (A238) 4,932 mm - 5,005 mm (2017: Wagon) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (2017: Sedan SWB) 1,860 mm (2017: Sedan LWB) 1,860 mm (coupé (C238) / cabriolet (A238) |
| Height | 1,468 mm (2017: Sedan SWB) 1,467 mm (2017: Sedan LWB) 1,430 mm (coupé (C238) / cabriolet (A238) |
| Kerb weight | 1,605–2,048 kg (2017: Sedan SWB) 1,770–1,800 kg (2017: Sedan LWB) |
| Class | Executive car (E) Grand tourer (S) (C238)/(A238) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen (saloon, estate) Germany: Bremen (coupé, cabriolet) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) India: Chakan, Pune (Mercedes-Benz India) Indonesia: Bogor Regency (Mercedes-Benz Indonesia) Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV) Russia: Solnechnogorsk (Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus) |
| Designer | Drummond Jacoy Robert Lešnik |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)2009–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 2009 – 2017 (coupé) March 2009 – 2017 (convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive (4matic) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L M271 turbo I4 2.0 L M274 turbo I4 3.0 L M276 twin-turbo V6 3.5 L M276 V6 3.5 L M272 V6 4.7 L M278 twin-turbo V8 5.5 L M273 V8 Diesel 2.1 L OM651 twin-turbo I4 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm |
| Length | 4,698–4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,390–1,413 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,560–1,990 kg |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Assembly | Germany: Bremen |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)2008–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W212 (Saloon) / S212 (Wagon) |
| Production | March 2008 – January 2016 (sedan) December 2008 – May 2016 (station wagon) |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L M274 BlueEFFICIENCY turbo I4 1.8 L M271 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY turbo I4 2.0 L M274 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY turbo I4 3.0 L M272 V6 3.0 L M276 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 3.5 L M272 V6 3.5 L M276 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 3.5 L M276 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY hybrid V6 4.7 L M278 twin-turbo V8 5.5 L M273 V8 5.5 L M157 AMG twin-turbo V8 6.2 L M156 AMG V8 Diesel 2.1 L OM651 CDI/BlueTEC turbo I4 2.1 L OM651 BlueTEC turbo hybrid I4 +1 more |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic (BlueTEC, Facelift) |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm (Saloon/Estate) 3,014 mm (V 212 LWB) |
| Length | 4,868 mm (Saloon) 5,019 mm (LWB) 4,895 mm (Estate) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (Saloon/Estate) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (Saloon) 1,474 mm (Estate) |
| Kerb weight | 1,540–2,000 kg |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen Mexico: Toluca Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) India: Pune (Mercedes-Benz India) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) Thailand: Bangkok (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.) Indonesia: Bogor, West Java (MBDI) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV) |
| Designer | Thomas Stopka (Original: 2005) Michael Frei (Facelift: 2011) |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)2002–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W211 (Saloon) / S211 (Wagon) |
| Production | January 2002 – April 2009 (sedan) February 2002 – June 2009 (station wagon) 1.5 million built |
| Model years | 2003–2009 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L M271 supercharged I4 2.6–3.2 L M112 V6 2.5–3.5 L M272 V6 5.0 L M113 V8 5.4 L M113k supercharged V8 5.5 L M273 V8 6.2 L M156 V8 Petrol / CNG 1.8 L M271 supercharged I4 Diesel 2.1 L OM646 turbo I4 2.7 L OM647 turbo I5 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6 3.2 L OM648 turbo I6 +1 more |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed Sequentronic automated manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm |
| Length | 2003–06 Sedan: 4,834 mm 2007–09 Sedan: 4,851 mm 2004–06 Wagon: 4,869 mm 2007–09 Wagon: 4,884 mm |
| Width | 2003–04: 1,811 mm 2005–09: 1,821 mm |
| Height | 2003–06 Sedan: 1,448 mm 2007–09 Sedan: 1,483 mm 2007–09 Wagon: 1,506 mm 2004–09 Wagon: 1,496 mm AMG: 1,453 mm |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco Mexico: Toluca China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr: 4Matic Only) Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) Iran: Tehran (Top Khodro) Malaysia: Johor Bahru (Oriental Assemblers Sdn. Bhd.) Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) Indonesia: Bogor (MBI) Thailand: Samut Prakan (Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.: E200 NGT) |
| Designer | Hartmut Sinkwitz (1999) |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)1994–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | W 210 (saloon) / S 210 (estate) / VF 210 (chassis) / V 210 (long-wheelbase limousine) |
| Production | June 1994 – March 2003 (saloon) May 1995 – December 2002 (estate) |
| Model years | 1996–2002 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon (W 210) 5-door estate (S 210) chassis for specialist bodywork (VF 210) long-wheelbase limousine (V 210) |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L M111 2.0 L M111 supercharger 2.3 L M111 2.8 L M104 3.2 L M104 3.6 L M104 2.4 L M112 2.6 L M112 2.8 L M112 3.2 L M112 4.2 L M119 4.3 L M113 5.0 L M119 +14 more |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4G-Tronic automatic 5-speed 4G-Tronic 722.5 automatic 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,833 mm |
| Width | 1,799 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,710 kg (B6 armoured saloon) |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Germany: Sindelfingen Germany: Rastatt (saloon, until October 1996) Austria: Graz (4MATIC models) Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) India: Pune (TELCO) Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco |
| Designer | Steve Mattin Bruno Sacco |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2023–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) and electricity |
| 2022–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2017–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2023 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2023 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2019–2022 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2017–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2021 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +30 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2023–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km | – |
| 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl plug-in hybrid · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | 66–71 km |
| 2022–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2021–2023 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2023 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2019–2022 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2018–2021 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| +24 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1999 cm³ | 150 kW (204 PS) | 2190–2275 kg | 13–20 g/km (WLTP) | 107–114 km · 193–214 Wh/km |
| 2023–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 1900–2040 kg | 126–140 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Diesel plug-in hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 2245–2380 kg | 12–45 g/km (WLTP) | 96–108 km · 193–227 Wh/km |
| 2022–2024 | Diesel hybrid | 1993 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 1830–1990 kg | 128–151 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 1700–1830 kg | 164–189 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1991 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 1990–2075 kg | 35–42 g/km (WLTP) | 52–59 km · 192–239 Wh/km |
| 2019–2023 | Diesel | 1597 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1705–1835 kg | 129–156 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2023 | Diesel plug-in hybrid | 1950 cm³ | 143 kW (194 PS) | 2060–2215 kg | 34–43 g/km (WLTP) | 49–55 km · 196–243 Wh/km |
| 2016–2022 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 143 kW (194 PS) | 1680–1875 kg | 145–173 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2013–2020 | Petrol | 1991 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1605–1755 kg | 172–199 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2020 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1735–1840 kg | 159–179 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2020 | Diesel | 2925 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1905–2055 kg | 184–197 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2019 | Diesel | 1950 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1680–1815 kg | 139–167 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 1991 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 1615–1785 kg | 46–194 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 3498 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 1820–1910 kg | 168–186 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2014–2018 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 1800–2015 kg | 149–206 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2017 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1735–1865 kg | 118–143 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2017 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 150 kW (204 PS) | 1735–1955 kg | 112–155 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Diesel | 2143 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1735–1845 kg | 119–141 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 170 kW (231 PS) | 1730–1955 kg | 141–189 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2015 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 185 kW (252 PS) | 1885–2035 kg | 148–173 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1796 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1585–1735 kg | 155–184 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2987 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 1735–2010 kg | 157–189 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Midsize estate, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol, Flex-fuel, Diesel, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (premium) and electricity, Petrol (premium) or E85, Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 301 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 120 kW AC PMSM |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 170–1,246 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,265–2,888 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel, Diesel plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,597–2,987 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 100–195 kW (136–265 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,585–2,215 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,760–2,939 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 1836 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Airbags | 637 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Brakes | 585 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 411 | 2006, 2007, 2017 |
| Electrical system | 380 | 2003, 2005, 2014 |
| Suspension | 275 | 2003, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 247 | 2003, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 162 | 2011, 2013, 2014 |
| Steering | 158 | 2012, 2014, 2017 |
| Wheels | 99 | 2007, 2008, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2024: 4642 complaints, 160 with a crash and 78 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.