Mercedes-Benz E-Class
4 chassis covered · 2002–2016 · 28 engine variants
Generations
| Chassis | Body | Years | Engines | M | Avg risk | Price span | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W212 | sedan | 2009–2016 | 10 | – | R3 | €4,000–€22,900 | The quiet, comfortable one of the executive class: softer and more isolating than a 5 Series, built to cover distance, and almost always a diesel. |
| S212 | wagon | 2009–2016 | 10 | – | R3 | €4,200–€24,050 | One of the largest estates in the class and the reason many buyers choose a W212 at all, with standard rear self-levelling air suspension that's a genuine running-cost item as it ages. |
| W211 | sedan | 2002–2009 | 4 | – | R4 | €1,850–€9,550 | The comfortable, quiet way to cover distance, and the generation where Mercedes was still recovering its reputation for building things that last. |
| S211 | wagon | 2003–2009 | 4 | – | R4 | €1,950–€10,150 | An enormous, softly sprung estate with rear air suspension as standard, which makes it superb to travel in and expensive to keep level. |
Timeline
● in production · ◐ facelift year, the changeover often splits engines mid-year, so verify the engine code rather than the registration date.