Mercedes e generation. Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Different generations of E-class station wagon

The good must be replaced with the better, especially if it is one of the Mercedes-Benz models. And even the quite successful E-class W 211, which defended the honor of the brand in the upper-middle segment, became outdated over time, and in 2009 the company released the new “Eshka”. No one was surprised that it became larger and more comfortable - what shocked us, first of all, was the design concept. The departure from biodesign in favor of chopped forms a la W 124 - not everyone was ready for such a turn of events.

The predecessor of our today's hero, Mercedes in the 211th body, received the main criticism for the clearly decreased quality of workmanship, an increased number of failures and the short service life of a number of components. Many fans of the brand associated this fact with the unsuccessful merger with Chrysler and the technological templates they introduced.

Pictured: Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI (W212) "2009–12

In particular, the SBC system, which was installed before the restyling of the model, the quality of engines, the quality of gearboxes after restyling and the quality of body paint were ostracized. It would seem that the criticism was taken very seriously, but the new Mercedes inherited both engines and gearboxes from its ancestor, albeit in slightly modernized versions.

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However, the model had enough advantages. First of all, comfort has been improved through the use of a new active suspension, improved aerodynamics and a new mechatronic interior. In addition, passport requirements and, most importantly, real consumption fuel due to the transition mainly to engines with direct injection fuel, seven-speed automatic transmission, and also reduced aerodynamic drag. Special care was taken about safety: among the options there was a night vision system, radar for emergency braking and cruise control, a blind spot monitoring system, “smart” airbags, and lateral support adjustments. Well, the body, of course, has become even stronger.

The 2013 restyling was remembered by many precisely because one simply wouldn’t dare call it a facelift. The appearance was redesigned very thoroughly: the car received new head optics, and with the help of small touches the appearance was transformed incredibly - from a rough and faceted projectile, the car turned into an example of elegant style with an admixture of hi-tech. The interior has also been refined: it has more color and smooth lines, and also the gloomy gray plastic and massive steering wheel have been abandoned.

They also worked thoroughly with the technology - the line of gasoline engines was replaced with a new one in 2011, removing the rather outdated and frankly failed engines series M271 and M272. After restyling, the five-speed gearboxes of the 722.6 series were almost completely replaced by the seven-speed 722.9, and in 2014, the latest nine-speed gearbox was installed on the E350 BlueTech. LEDs have been installed in the optics, but the night vision system has been removed from the range of options. The model was produced in this form until 2016, when it was replaced by a completely new car in the back of the W 213, which became much more interactive, economical and, perhaps, even more comfortable.

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As for reliability, there was no obvious reduction in the number of failures, and the cost of operation even increased, despite, in general, children’s age. I propose to look into this situation in a little more detail.

Body and interior

The oldest cars on at the moment are approaching the age of seven. It is still too early to talk about any punctures in the anti-corrosion protection; the cars are painted well, and traces of corrosion can only be found with a very careful inspection. Minimal damage to the joint sealant on the sill and trunk panels with barely visible traces of rust is definitely a bad sign. Such defects occur regularly, but so far they have not caused any particular problems. And most often they are associated with “shock loads” - primarily operation in hot summers, salty winters, diagonal distortions and racing on bad roads.

Obvious corrosion at seams or at the edges of arches and sills is very rare, unless, of course, the car has been in a serious accident with replacement of panels with non-original ones or serious work on straightening damaged elements. By and large, if you notice corrosion, then you don’t have to look at the car any further: these are the consequences of either an accident, or very harsh operation, all other problems are so childhood are not showing themselves yet.

Well, if you are looking far into the future, then look for a car with perfectly intact seam sealant and apply an additional layer of anti-corrosion on the bottom - the protection looks weak, despite the large amount of plastic, and the internal cavities need protection, the experience of past generations of the E-Class says that it is better to do this right away.

It is also recommended to clean the “aquarium” – the niche under the windshield. The drains are small and quickly become contaminated with the remains of leaves - this usually does not threaten the body, but there will be a lot of problems with the electrical part, and it will spill into the interior. Rubber seals dry out after three to five years, and then the interior floor covering will become wet.

The radiator brackets and various small things under the hood will tell you a lot about the operating conditions. On cars that spend the night in a damp underground garage or in a snowdrift on the street, light corrosion will be on many components and fasteners of the “hood” - this is a feature of many new and expensive cars.

A large number of plastic parts on the bottom and their price can play a cruel joke. Even if the metal of the body is impeccable, bringing the car into perfect condition may require a large sum of money. Aerodynamic panels are easily damaged engine compartment, fender liners (there was a recall campaign on the front ones) and in general all the lower plastic, including the suspension arm linings. If an M271 series engine, the most common on these cars, is installed, and its oil cup is leaking, then the plastic of the engine compartment is most likely in very poor condition, even on cars produced in 2012-2013.

Peeling chrome, door handles and wiper blades are the problem with cars from Moscow and St. Petersburg; road chemicals quickly kill all decorative coatings.

On a car with a panoramic sunroof, the guides are at risk; they become dirty and creak. If you do not pay attention to this, you can burn the drive motor or break the rollers and levers of the system. And the very first rain will increase the number of problems many times over. By the way, the drainage of a panoramic sunroof gets clogged much faster than a simple one. It is worth blowing out every year and this must be done very carefully - the tubes are attached, to put it mildly, very weakly, they easily fly off when exposed to compressed air, after which you will have to remove the entire hatch mechanism and put the tubes on clamps.

Before restyling, the optics, both front and rear, quickly lose their seal and sweat. And the ignition units for xenon headlights and control units also collect moisture. In general, you need to be very careful when driving through puddles and washing the engine compartment; it is better to use special cleaners rather than water. There are enough electronic units here.

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After restyling, the optics have become better; in any case, the headlights are not prone to fogging, but they have beautiful “ticks” led lights may go out. Their repair has already been mastered, but most services will offer to replace the entire headlight. Cars with LED low beams have a different problem: “eternal” LEDs actually last only a couple of years; they usually lose their luminosity in the summer, in traffic jams. It is strongly recommended to use only the DRLs in such conditions, and not the neighbor.

Rear led lights Not only do they blind those standing behind in traffic jams, but they also suffer from gradual failure of the LEDs - the reason is usually oxidation of the board and leakage of the flashlight. Officially, it is not dismountable, but a Dremel works wonders, often you just need to replace the power connector inside, and see the price of a new headlight for yourself...

Cost of xenon headlight (pre-styling)

Price for original:

90,851 rubles

The loss of the washer caps and the breakdown of the nozzles themselves is another flaw; the caps can be considered consumables, and if you install Chinese ones, then a few pieces may go away per month. If the mirrors creak when folded, then carefully inspect the mounting brackets: a crust of oxides on the aluminum will hint that it is advisable to inspect the body again for corrosion.

The car interior is filled with a variety of servos and electronics. There is wiring everywhere, control modules for everything under the sun, and everything is very carefully and intricately assembled. Cars before restyling generally look darker, but the quality of interior materials is basic configurations, oddly enough, is better than restyling, and expensive leather is not always more durable than cheap leatherette of inexpensive versions.

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But when driving over “hundreds” both leatherette and leather give in – the driver’s seat begins to become covered with a network of cracks. In general, the quality of the interior is very high: a few unsuccessful elements such as automatic transmission paddles, steering wheel buttons and seat control buttons only emphasize how carefully the rest of the details are made. Of the serious disadvantages, one can note only thermal sensitivity - with low temperatures the interior begins to rattle, especially on restyled models, and the suspension echoes this. Again, cars produced after 2013, according to reviews, have slightly worse sound insulation, but perhaps it’s just the noisier engines of the new generation that create a similar effect.

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The Command multimedia system fails relatively rarely. Most often, failures are related to the module rear camera, it is connected directly to the “head” of the device and with a CD changer. A few more problems are caused by non-standard firmware with Russification and new navigation for cars from Europe; such software often works unstable.

Too many problems for a relatively new car? But pay attention, “E-shki” are exploited for slaughter. They work both as corporate cars and as “personal cars” for those who drive themselves and do not consider it an expensive limousine.

Electronics and electrical

In addition to the complexity of the problems, there are minimal problems. It doesn’t break down very often, but if it does break down... If you don’t light a cigarette, don’t discharge the batteries, and monitor the serviceability of the generator, then all the complex electronic components work stably. Of the serious troubles, we can only remember the piezo injectors and the OM651 engine control unit, this is a 2.2 diesel. The injectors died, the block was changed along with them, but more new version The control unit sometimes loses power to the injectors. In general, Delphi electronics did not perform well. After the warranty period, all this is extremely reluctant to change, check when purchasing.

Electronic components The engine compartment often suffers from leaks, especially the ignition and headlight control units. The keyless entry system is sensitive to strong interference, failures happen too often, and besides, it can simply drain the battery in just a day or two, giving false alarms. Otherwise, you just need to remember that all servos, displays and touch panels have a limited resource, and besides, these things are quite fragile. And those made by Mercedes are also expensive. There are very few machines that, when diagnosed, show a complete absence of errors and malfunctions in the operation of the actuators.

Brakes, suspension and steering

The brake system fully complies with brand standards: high quality of all components and excellent performance. The short service life of discs and pads is a little alarming, but this is a consequence of the active operation of stabilization and drying systems brake discs, and the weight of the car is quite large, about two tons.

Front air strut cost

Price for original:

181,580 rubles

The suspensions on the W 212 are famous for their comfort and good mileage; they can withstand almost everything up to a mileage of 70-100 thousand kilometers, even with 18-inch wheels. The secret is that the front is no longer a double wishbone, but a regular MacPherson strut, it is simpler and more reliable. Rear suspension seriously redesigned, and it better withstands the mass of new cars - the old versions of the multi-link were structurally little different from the suspension of cars in the back of the W 201 thirty years ago. But the electronically controlled shock absorbers are stock, which significantly increases costs in case of wear or serious damage, and the electronics have a finite resource.

The air suspension has become noticeably stronger, protection against road dirt has once again been improved, and pipelines and electronics, including all sensors, have become more reliable. The service life of the “pneuma” is more than 150 thousand kilometers, but it should rather be measured in years, because the wear of the elements is largely related to the age of the cylinders.

Electric power steering does not cause problems; it was installed on cars with gasoline engines of the M274, M276 series and some diesel engines. But the pump of a conventional power steering on the M272 and M271 does not differ in service life, which is affected by the high load on the unit when using wide tires. The resource of the rack, steering rods and tips is quite long - the tips and rods need to be checked and replaced closer to one hundred thousand kilometers, and the rack usually with a slight play does not require replacement even at runs of three hundred thousand kilometers. Failures of the Servotronic system (Mercedes calls this “parametric steering", surprisingly, are extremely rare.

Transmission

The mechanical boxes and the transmission itself are extremely reliable, fortunately they have been worked out for years. And even the all-wheel drive transmission is durable and reliable. Unless the elements of the front gearbox and front axle drive can fail over runs of up to hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Transfer case at risk only for all-wheel drive vehicles with a top-end three-liter diesel engine and on AMG versions.

With automatic transmissions everything is a little more complicated. Until 2011, most four-cylinder cars were equipped with an old and very reliable five-speed gearbox 722.6 series, long established and improved. By the way, the latest firmware for this unit dates back to 2014, with them the wear of the gas turbine linings is slightly reduced due to the less active operation of the “cold” blocking and an increase in the “adaptability” margin. By modern standards, a very reliable unit, with a service life of the mechanics and hydraulic unit of about 250-300 thousand kilometers, without “childish problems”. At timely replacement gas turbine engine blocking linings for mileages of 150-200 thousand kilometers and frequent replacement oil does not cause much trouble until the main clutches, bushings and planetary gears wear out. On E200 versions this automatic transmission can be found until 2013.

The automatic transmission of the 722.9 series, also known as 7G-tronic, which has been installed on six-cylinder versions of cars since 2009 and on other cars since 2011, cannot boast of such refinement and problem-free operation. The main difficulties were eliminated on the restyled W 211, but the W 212 also had its fair share of problems. And the first versions of 7Gtronic +, optimized for start-stop modes, also added failures. Failures of hydraulic units, wiring and overheating plague the boxes to this day. And, perhaps, this automatic transmission is one of the most serious shortcomings of post-restyling cars.

However, it, of course, has advantages: the fuel consumption of cars with a seven-speed automatic transmission is surprisingly low - in combination with gasoline “fours”, the average can be less than eight liters, and with the diesel OM651 – even less than six liters. It is highly recommended to change the oil every 30-40 thousand kilometers and install an external automatic transmission radiator, as well as remove the box thermostat.

Since 2014, BlueTech diesel models have also been equipped with a nine-speed 9G-tronic automatic transmission. Again, many “childish problems” were revealed, but at the moment they are being fixed under warranty, and there are almost no problems with overheating on diesel engines. With such an automatic transmission, fuel consumption is slightly reduced. In “highway” modes, diesel consumption drops below three liters per hundred, and this is for a two-ton car.

Engines

Pre-styling engines are basically a “hit” recent years represented by the 1.8-liter M271 Evo engine with a compressor, as well as engines of the M272 series. By the time the W 212 was launched most of engine problems have been eliminated, although the M271 still has a low timing chain and sprocket life, and the M272 still periodically wears out the intake manifold and picks up the cylinders.

All engines of this generation too often suffer from oil leaks: on the M271, an unsuccessful “cup” of the filter is leaking, and on the M272, the heat exchanger is also leaking. Take a look at the list of problems with these engines: essentially, the difficulties are the same, but the age of the cars is less. But given the well-functioning design, serious problems arise only if all warnings are persistently ignored.

The main problem of the M272 - the short life of the timing chain - has receded. Motors of later years of production have a service life of this unit on average of about 200 thousand kilometers, and besides, the chain rarely jumps right away. On the M271, you need to keep an eye on the chain; it often stretches and jumps when running less than 100 thousand kilometers, but again, it warns of wear in advance with a specific noise. Since runs beyond 200 thousand kilometers are not yet very common, there are few complaints about these engines, and they are mainly associated with the M271. Motors of the M273 series are much less common, but essentially do not differ from the M272 in operation, except that cylinder scuffing can be found noticeably more often on them.

There are a lot of diesel engines of the OM651 series in various versions of boost and power supply. Until 2011, units were supplied with piezo injectors, which were prone to leaks and failures. This often led to water hammer and burnout of the pistons. Only the younger version of the engine, which was equipped with conventional injectors, avoided the problem. As part of the recall campaign, the injectors on all engines after 2011 were changed to electromagnetic ones, and the injection control unit was also changed.

Timing chain cost

Price for original:

10,499 rubles

The design of the engine is quite complex, it has many points that require attention, but the workmanship is very good, and in most cases, failures occur due to the fault of fuel equipment, intake manifold flaps, thermostat, EGR valve, particulate filter and sensors.

After a mileage of 200-250 thousand kilometers, the turbine usually dies. At approximately the same mileage, the timing mechanism needs to be replaced. Another unpleasant feature of the engine is the tendency for the injectors to “stick”. Specialized services usually know how to deal with this scourge, but owners still recommend preventive removal and cleaning at least once a year. Little things like failures of the overrunning clutch and APC valve almost never occur on cars with low mileage.

Diesel V 6 series OM642 are considered one of the most reliable from Mercedes-Benz in recent years. Very durable, with very reliable fuel equipment - it is deservedly appreciated by those who want power and stability. The problems are mostly purely and nothing more.

New engines began to appear on cars after 2011. There are significantly fewer reviews for them, but a number of patterns can be identified.

The M276 series engines that replaced the M272 do not have problems with the piston group and manifolds, but there was already a recall campaign on the timing belt - the dampers and hydraulic chain tensioners were changed, and at low mileage the chains jumped. The engines 276.8 with serial number up to 276.8xx 30 001280 and 276.9 with serial number up to 276.9xx 30 406602 were recalled. In addition, the oil pump pressure is too low, and cases of damage to the liners and crankshaft are common. Piezo injectors also perform poorly on these engines, but for now they are being replaced as part of warranty repairs.

Inline fours of the M274 series received aluminum block, delicate piston group and turbocharging. The E-class was equipped with only a 2.0-liter version in two boost levels. The engine has performed well so far, but there are cases of scuffing piston group There are cases where the motor does not tolerate the slightest overheating very well, and is also sometimes prone to “oil burning” in very early childhood.

What to choose?

The cost of operating premium business class cars has increased significantly over the past ten years, and you need to get used to it. You wanted fuel consumption like Solaris and dynamics like 911? You will receive it, but you will still have to pay – not for fuel, but for repairs and maintenance. Now these cars, for the most part, delight their owners. They are solidly made, but they have a lot of components with a limited service life and outright pitfalls like chains on the M271 and the 7G-tronic automatic transmission. All of them can cause a lot of trouble even for the most zealous car owners if the “factory” maintenance intervals are observed.

WITH diesel engine The E-Class can even claim to be a very economical car to operate, especially if your mileage is long and the roads are smooth. Comfort and safety are undoubtedly among the best features of the model; here it is head and shoulders above any new car, which can be purchased for comparable amounts, and believe me, no “strong” “Japanese” can compare with it.

But there will definitely be expenses - small at first, large later, and how much of it will go to your wallet is difficult to predict.

Would you buy the penultimate E-Class?

1947 Mercedes 170V

After the end of the Great Patriotic War in 1945, the Mercedes company had not yet thought about developing its new car models. Therefore, after the end of the war, a pre-war model of the Mercedes 170 V was sent to the assembly line. In 1947, 400 of these cars were produced.

Despite the modesty of the car this model 170 V in those years was, despite the spartan appearance of its interior.

1949 Mercedes 170 S Cabriolet A

In 1949, based on the 170 S model, a two-door convertible with a lot of chrome trim was introduced to the public. But this car was not very popular at that time, since it was incredibly expensive for that money, about 16 thousand German marks.

1953 Mercedes 180

In 1953 car company Mercedes made a leap into modernity and released the Mercedes 180 model with a self-supporting body. As a result, thanks to new technologies, the car received a modern one. The body shape of the car was simply called “Ponton”.

Model 170 vs Model 180

Here is a direct comparison of two generations of Mercedes cars. In the center is the 170 V model. On the left is the 180 model, which went into production in 1953. This picture clearly shows what a huge step forward the Mercedes company took when it introduced the Mercedes 180 car model to its own and then to the world market. It is worth noting that both cars, after the appearance of the 180th car model, were produced for several years on the same factory in parallel.

1956 Mercedes-190

The success of modern design was not long in coming. In the photo you can see a full parking lot of Mercedes cars. This parking lot is intended for sending cars to customers. Initially, the Mercedes 180th model was equipped with a 52-horsepower 1.8-liter engine. A little later, in 1956, this car additionally received its new 1.9 liter engine with 75 hp. This is how the first and well-known 190th Mercedes model was born.

Mercedes 180/190

Traditionally, in those years, the Mercedes company, in addition to civilian models based on them, also produced a platform for special vehicles. For example, the Mercedes company produced cars for ambulances and other government agencies countries. As a rule, cars left the factory without their rear end, onto which the required type of body was subsequently installed for a specific special service.

1961 Mercedes 190 "Heckfloss"

The Mercedes company has never officially admitted that it specifically monitors and follows its influence. But in 1961, the Mercedes 190 model with rear wings, which were fashionable at that time, was introduced to the car market."

1965 Mercedes 200 "Heckfloss"

The car with unusual rear wings was also supplied to the police. In those years, middle-class cars looked more like full-size cars than middle class and therefore caused great dissatisfaction among consumers. People demanded a more compact model from the manufacturer.

1968 Mercedes 200-280 "Stroke Eight" W114/W115

Soon after the appearance of the fashionable rear fin, the Mercedes company decided to design the rear of the car in a more classic style. The point here is this, the global fashion for “fins” rear wings passed quickly and as a result, the Mercedes company in 1968 was forced to release its new car model under the factory code designation “/8”, in the back of the W114.

Despite the bright and not very beautiful body colors, this car model “/8” sold 1 million 800 thousand copies, enjoying incredible popularity among its customers.

After the G8 facelift, this car received a new steering wheel with large notched ribs on the steering wheel itself (impact absorbers). In the event of an accident, it absorbed the driver's impact on the steering wheel, thereby reducing the consequences. The wooden steering wheel on the car was available only in top versions.

1968 Mercedes 250 Coupe

In 1968, a coupe version of the popular G8 was introduced to the market. True, the proportions of the body itself were not without contradictions and left much to be desired. A total of 67 thousand copies of this model were produced.

1974 Mercedes 240 D 3.0

In 1974, Mercedes introduced a new car model with a 3.0-liter engine to the market. diesel engine(W115 body). The power of the power plant was 80 hp. Maximum speed-148 km/h.

Tests

In the 70s, Mercedes worked on the creation. To conduct tests to ensure driver safety, the car was equipped with special protection. But no matter what the protection was, it did not always help out; in some cases, during testing, drivers more than once received serious injuries. Ultimately, such testing was strictly prohibited at the state level.

1976 Mercedes W 123

The Mercedes car in this 123rd body is the most recognizable in the world. The popularity of this car model is largely due to the scope of its application. It was especially popular in the taxi industry, so the car became a definite symbol of taxi transportation throughout Europe. Here's the thing. When the car entered the market in 1976, the Mercedes company in Germany was the only car company that was officially allowed to produce vehicles for taxi companies and private taxis. And as a result, the German car company, having released a diesel model of the Mercedes W123 painted yellow, began to supply its cars to all major taxi companies in Germany on an ongoing basis.

Mercedes W123 interior

At the end of the 70s, a huge number of people could afford to buy this car, since the standard of living in Germany at that time, due to the growing well-being of the population, was growing at a decent pace, and such a rather conservative cost of this car model did not bother anyone then. For example, the interior of the W123 car in its usual configuration was quite modest, and this is what allowed it to become the most popular in the world at that time. Especially among taxi companies, for which the cost of the car is usually very important.

In total, about 2.4 million copies were produced and released for sale. In particular, a huge number of these cars were sold to German law enforcement agencies from 1976 to 1985.

1977 Mercedes W 123 Long version

In the 70s, buses as taxis were in rather low demand. Therefore, as a passenger alternative, Mercedes introduced its long version of the W123 model in 1977, which was also sold en masse to all taxi fleets in Germany. The car had a length of 5.35 meters and accommodated 7 passengers + driver.

1977 Mercedes W 123 Coupe

Unlike the not very proportional coupe in the W114/W115 body, the two-door model in the W123 body received an elongated body (+9 centimeters to the wheelbase, compared to cars in the W114 and W115 bodies). The amazing thing here is that just 9 centimeters could transform appearance this car coupe. Ultimately, the two-door Mercedes W123 car received a fantastic exterior. This car was mainly sold in the USA.

1977 Mercedes W 123 T-Model (Station wagon)

In 1977, Mercedes introduced a little updated car.

Mercedes W 123 Electric

Today, electric cars have become all the rage. But, when no one had thought about electric ones yet and many thought that the cost of fuel at a gas station would always be equal to the cost of 1 liter of water, the Mercedes company was already fully developing its model electric car based on W123 body. True, at that time, bulky and heavy batteries occupied the entire luggage compartment of this station wagon.

Mercedes W 123 pickup

The W123 pickup truck was so popular that even commercial pickup trucks were produced on its basis, albeit in small numbers.

1977 Mercedes W 123 Rally

In 1977, the Mercedes team won the grueling London-Sydney race in a Mercedes E280.

1984 Mercedes W 124

Many motorists around the world regard the car as the latest and true classic car with a special legendary spirit in its class. Although at the initial stage the car received many negative reviews, especially from the army of thousands of taxi drivers who complained about the poor quality of the car.

Despite negative criticism and low reviews, the Mercedes W124 coupe was introduced to the car market in 1985.

Mercedes W 124 AMG Coupe

In the 1980s, AMG was not yet part of the Daimler-Benz (Mercedes) industrial group. Therefore, tuning was carried out on the basis of AMG’s own lines. After the appearance of the W124 body in 1984, AMG launched the Mercedes 300 CE 3.4 AMG with a 3.3-liter gasoline engine with a power of 272 horsepower.

1990 Mercedes W 124 Long version

In 1990, Mercedes released the last time an extra-long version of the middle class car. A special feature of the Mercedes E260 was its length, which was 5.46 meters, it had six side doors. Since then, Mercedes has no longer produced long versions of these middle class cars (E-class).

Mercedes W 124 Ambulance

The Mercedes company also produced W124 models in large quantities for ambulance services and other medical clinics.

1992 Mercedes W 124 Convertible

From 1992 to 1997 the company. In total, more than 34 thousand copies were produced.

1993 Mercedes W 124 "E-Class"

1995 Mercedes W 210

In 1995, Mercedes made a radical departure from the classic design of its products and released the controversial E-class of cars in the back of the W210. For a long time, many Mercedes lovers could not get used to the four round headlights.

In 1998, a diesel car model with the Common Rail Diesel system entered the market. But despite the extraordinary design of the new E-Class in the back of the W210, numerous critical lampoons began to be directed at the car, i.e. Criticism of various kinds emerged. The main problem became for the car. Surprisingly, the fact remains that this car was covered in rust in just a few years.

1996 Mercedes W 210 T-Model (Station wagon)

In 1996, the Mercedes W210 entered the market as a station wagon with a huge trunk volume.

1998 Mercedes CLK Convertible

This car is based and not created on the C or E-class, as many car enthusiasts think. The convertible car is based and created on the so-called hybrid platform of two famous cars(C and E classes).

2001 Mercedes W 211

In 2001, Mercedes introduced the model to the market. The car's four-headlight optics still remained round and only slightly changed in appearance. But there were no longer any in this body. Mercedes has taken into account criticism and all complaints previous model W210. But this W211 model presented car owners with new problems, which were primarily associated with SBC electro-hydraulic brakes. In 2006, this problem was eliminated when the company's restyled model was introduced to the market.

2006 Mercedes W 211 Guard

Since mid-2006 Mercedes car The E-Class has already become available. The model had its own designation - W211 Guard. This car was created for those who fear for their safety.

2003 Mercedes W 211 T-Model

At the beginning of 2003, Mercedes showed its W211 model in the back.

Different generations of E-class station wagon

Here is a family portrait of several generations of the E-Class station wagon (T-model). In all its generations, the car's trunk had a large amount of cargo space.

2009 Mercedes W 212

In 2009, it was introduced to the car market, which revolutionized the appearance of the car (especially from the front). The engineers still left the car with four headlights, but instead of round headlights, the design of the optics now has sharp corners. Despite its revolutionary design appearance, the car was not a great success, and all because of stiff competition from companies and, which were ahead of this Mercedes in sales of middle-class cars. A flurry of demand for this car began after the body of the W212 car was restyled in 2013.

Here is a working and approved sketch of a W212 coupe.

Mercedes E 63 AMG (W 212)

This hot version of the E-Class was produced with the AMG division and had power ranging from 525 to 585 hp, depending on the year of production. The model was sold under the designation - .

2013 Mercedes W 212 Revolutionary restyling

In front of you in the photo is the whole family, which was taken in 2013. The most noticeable change is the disappearance of four headlights from the front of the car.

After restyling, this E-Class Coupe model replaced the CLK model. This E-class car in a coupe and convertible body was not actually based on the W212 E-class platform known to us; this coupe and convertible were created and built on the C-class platform.

2016 Mercedes W 213

Mercedes 170 and Mercedes W213

Before you, our dear readers, are two generations of cars, separated by almost 70 years. Amazing transformation isn't it, and who said that we are no longer living?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class family represents grace, elegance and refined sportiness. The new E-Class perfectly combines modern style and the most innovative trends with classic luxury and aristocracy.

In Russia, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in sedan, coupe, station wagon and convertible bodies, each of which is the embodiment of impeccable quality, exquisite design and exceptional comfort.

Exterior

The principle of sensual laconicism is visible in every detail of the exterior of the updated E-Class. Muscular shapes, perfect proportions, elastic lines and chrome or aluminum design elements give the models a special elegance and optimally emphasize their truly sporty character, while the graceful horizontal lines of the body create a feeling of incredible spaciousness.

Interior

The interior of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unmatched in terms of comfort, style and spaciousness. The interior trim is made of premium quality materials: a combination of leather, metal and wood emphasizes luxury in a modern design. Conceptual accents are set with details such as turbine-shaped ventilation deflectors and integral seats. Cars are equipped with a widescreen display, sound system Burmester® surround sound and pleasant interior lighting.

Sports dynamics

Ruler power units represented by gasoline, diesel and hybrid engines. Basic gasoline engine is a 184-horsepower 2-liter unit, and the most powerful is a 4.7-liter engine producing 408 horsepower. Diesel versions are represented by two 2.1-liter engines with a power of 170 and 204 horsepower. All engines respond high standards environmental friendliness and fuel efficiency. Power plants work in combination with 7-band automatic transmission 7G-Tronic Plus.

Security systems

For models Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2020 offers a range of systems and devices that provide maximum safety while driving for both the driver and passengers. The complex of passive systems includes airbags, mounting for child seat, seat belt pretensioners, automatic switching on alarm during emergency braking, etc. Active safety is aimed at preventing accidents using systems such as ABS, ASR, EBA, EBD, ESP, HHC and many others.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class for sale in Moscow

You can get to know cars of this class better, take a test drive and buy a Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Moscow on the most favorable terms at the car showroom official dealer AVILON. Always in stock - Mercedes-Benz E 300, 350, 450 and 400 d, E 200 and 220 d, as well as AMG versions: E 53 and 63 AMG.

Technical specifications, configuration options and prices for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in stock, please check with the sales specialists of our dealership. At your service are special lending, leasing and insurance programs, as well as a “trade-in” system, thanks to which you can exchange your used car for new E-Class at the most attractive price.

Initially, the name E-Class was interpreted as Einspritzung and meant “ fuel injection", but then the meaning of the letter "E" was changed to Executivklasse or "business class".

Officially, the E-Classe brand was registered on April 1, 1999. A scandal immediately broke out. It turned out that a French citizen patented this name a year ago. A lawsuit was brought against Daimler AG, and the concern was forced to buy the patent for 100 thousand German marks.

In March 2015, the latest tenth generation of Mercedes E-Class, consisting of a sedan, coupe and convertible, was spotted in northern Europe during low-temperature tests. Their appearance was developed in the same stylistic solution as the C-Class, as well as the GLC crossover. The world premiere of new products took place at the Detroit Auto Show. It is worth noting that the German concern described the latest generation as the smartest in the business class.

The models are built on the new modular MRA platform, thanks to which the length of the cars has increased by 43 mm (to 4923 mm), and the wheelbase has increased by 65 mm (to 2939 mm). At the same time, the weight of the car decreased by 100 kg, and the drag coefficient Cx decreased from 0.25 to 0.23.

The suspension design has been simplified; the front axle is now equipped with MacPherson struts, rather than double wishbones as before.

What immediately catches your eye in the cabin is the digital dashboard, consisting of two huge monitors. One displays the speedometer and tachometer, and the second is connected to the computer and entertainment system.

At first, only two basic modifications were supplied to Russia: E200 and E220d. The first is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 184 hp. and 300 Nm of torque. Under the hood of the second is a diesel engine with the same displacement and a power of 195 hp. and 400 Nm of torque.

As a transmission, only nine-speed ones are installed on all “Eskies” automatic boxes transmission

In the fall of 2016, more than powerful version E350d with a six-cylinder V-shaped turbodiesel engine producing 258 hp. and 620 Nm of torque. Sales of all-wheel drive modifications will begin no earlier than the fourth quarter.

A hybrid version of the S-Class has also been developed with power plant based on four-cylinder engine and an electric motor with a total power of 279 hp.

As additional equipment Air suspension and a sports package with controlled shock absorber stiffness and reduced ground clearance are offered.

Also added to the list of options is active cruise control, which is capable of driving the car at speeds of up to 210 km/h. He himself recognizes not only the road and signs, but also buildings. Up to 130 km/h, the autopilot does not even require markings. He himself determines the boundaries of the strip and adheres to them.

The car is also capable of changing lanes. The driver only needs to indicate in which direction he needs to change lanes, after which the car will comply with the command, provided that the adjacent lane is free.

The electronics can also detect obstacles on the road and activate the braking system. If a collision is unavoidable, a loud sound will be heard in the cabin, warning people of the impending danger.

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The premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class model in the W213 body took place at the Detroit Auto Show in two thousand and sixteen. The manufacturer names the car fourth generation the most intelligent in the segment.

As expected, the design of the new 2018 Mercedes E-Class (photo and price) turned out to be made in the style of the company’s latest cars with smoother outlines that replaced the strict faceted lines of its predecessor.

Options and prices Mercedes E-Class 2020

AT9 — 9-speed automatic, 4MATIC — four-wheel drive, D - diesel, h - hybrid

On the one hand, the sedan has somewhat lost its originality, now resembling both the junior C-Class W205 and the flagship S-Class W222. From the other - new model The 2018-2019 Mercedes E-Class is still the golden mean, and its similar appearance to the top-end four-door only adds points to it.

Salon

The interior of the new “eshka” received a completely redesigned front panel, which is made in the style of the older one with four round air ducts on the center console and two LCD displays (on expensive versions) with a diagonal of 12.3 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 720 pixels each and installed under the large common glass.

The left one displays instruments that have three design options: Classic, Sport and Progressive. The information on the COMAND Online multimedia complex is displayed on the right. There is also a simpler version with analog instruments and an 8.4-inch infotainment system display.

The seats on the new Mercedes E-Class 2017-2018 are offered in several versions: Base, Avantgarde, Exclusive and AMG. A massage function with nine modes is available for an additional fee. Also available as an option is an advanced Burmester 3D audio system with a power of 1,450 watts with 23 speakers (four of which are located in the ceiling) and two amplifiers: digital and analogue.

Plus there is LED interior lighting, which includes 64 colors with the ability to adjust the brightness. Of course, buyers will be offered a huge number of finishing options using leather, wood and metal. Again, in simple versions of the W213, the body finishing is noticeably simpler.

Plus, it is worth mentioning the appearance of two touch panels on the steering wheel, one of which controls the settings of the left screen, the second - the right one. Also for the sedan we have prepared many different electronic systems.

Electronics

For example, using the Remote Parking Pilot smartphone app, you can park your car in a tight pocket while being outside. And then roll it back out just as remotely.

On the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2018, the Car-to-X system was introduced to communicate the car with other cars and infrastructure. But it will only be able to “communicate” with those road users who are equipped with a similar one, so for now it is of little use.

Much more important is the modified automatic braking system, which has been taught to operate not only when obstacles appear in front, but also from the side. For example, when driving through an intersection or leaving a yard.

Also new body The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 can be equipped with the Intelligent Drive semi-autonomous driving system, which includes 23 sensors, six sensors each at the front and rear, four multi-mode radars, four cameras, a long-range front radar, a stereo camera behind the windshield and a steering position sensor.

All this allows the car to independently stick to the chosen lane even with poor markings at speeds of up to 130 km/h, and also monitor the distance to the car in front at speeds of up to two hundred and ten. True, you can’t take your hands off the steering wheel, otherwise the system will give up.

With the Speed ​​Limit Pilot function, you can set an automatic speed limiter that monitors road signs, and if active maneuvering is necessary, the driver will be assisted by the Evasive Steering Assist system.

If an accident cannot be avoided, then Pre-Safe Impulse Side will not only close all the windows and tighten the seat belts, but will also push the outer passengers to the center of the cabin (if there is a risk of a side impact), and before the collision, Pre-Safe Sound will give a broadband sound volume through the speakers 25 dB, which will prepare the passengers' ears for a deafening impact.

Against this background, the Multibeam matrix head optics with 84 LEDs no longer seem like something special, although each diode is controlled electronically individually, as a result of which the headlights do not dazzle drivers of other cars, while providing excellent visibility in the dark.

Specifications

Like the previous option, new Mercedes The 2018 E class is available in sedan, station wagon, coupe and convertible variants, and the four-door also has a version with an extended wheelbase (there may also be a luxury version under the Maybach sub-brand).

As for the latter, it has grown (+ 65 mm) on the standard version of the sedan (up to 2,939 mm). The car also became slightly wider and longer by 43 millimeters (4,923 mm), which made the E-Klasse 213 more spacious.

But the weight of the new model was reduced (by about 100 kg, depending on the modification), including through the use of the modular MRA platform, as well as wings, hood, trunk lid and a number of other structural elements made of aluminum. Plus, the share of high-strength steels was increased.

All versions of the new E-Class have become more economical and environmentally friendly. And not only due to the engines themselves, but also thanks to improved aerodynamics - the drag coefficient was reduced from 0.25 in the predecessor to 0.23, and active shutters are now installed not only behind the radiator grille, but also in the front bumper (not on all cars).

Buyers are offered three suspension options to choose from: standard comfort with steel springs, lowered by 15 mm in the Avantgarde version, and lowered sports with pneumatic elements and adjustable stiffness. Moreover, all are supplemented with adaptive shock absorbers.

Engines

To the line of power Mercedes units E-Class 2018-2019 includes many petrol and diesel engines. But at first, only two engines were offered for the sedan - 2.0-liter fours with a power of 184 hp. (300 Nm) on the E 200 and 195 forces (400 Nm) on the diesel E 200d. Both are equipped with a 9-band 9G-Tronic automatic transmission.

Later, modifications of the E 350d appeared with a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine producing 258 hp. (620 Nm), all-wheel drive E 400 4MATIC with a three-liter gasoline “six” with output of 333 hp. and 480 Nm of torque. There is also a 245-horsepower engine and an initial 150-horsepower diesel engine.

And the new Mercedes E is available in a hybrid version, the E 350e, with a total output of 279 horsepower and 600 Nm. This one hits a hundred from a standstill in 6.2 seconds, average consumption fuel in the combined cycle is stated at 2.1 liters per 100 km, and on electric power it is capable of covering a distance of up to 30 kilometers.

At the top of the range is located, under the hood of which, instead of the previous 5.5-liter V8 biturbo, there is a 4.0-liter “eight” with a capacity of 571 and 612 “horses”. And it is also paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

What is the price

The European premiere of the Mercedes E-Class in the new W213 body took place in March at the Geneva Motor Show on the 16th, and the first cars reached Russian dealers in April.

At first, we had two versions available - the petrol E 200 was priced at 2,970,000 rubles, the diesel E 220d costs from 3,660,000 rubles. Later, versions appeared with an initial 150-horsepower diesel engine E 200d (3,030,000), 245-horsepower E 300 (from 3,520,000), all-wheel drive E 400 4MATIC (from 4,340,000) and “warmed up” E 43 (from 5,200,000 ).

The standard equipment of the model on Russian market included diode head optics, light and rain sensors, climate control, artificial leather seats Artico, Garmin navigation, 17-inch rims And fuel tank increased volume.

Photos of the new Mercedes E-Class 2018