Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2 chassis covered · 2009–2016 · 20 engine variants

Generations

ChassisBodyYearsEnginesMAvg riskPrice spanCharacter
W212sedan2009–201610R3€4,000€22,900The quiet, comfortable one of the executive class: softer and more isolating than a 5 Series, built to cover distance, and almost always a diesel.
S212wagon2009–201610R3€4,200€24,050One 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.

Timeline

Chassis0910111213141516
W212
S212

● in production · facelift year, the changeover often splits engines mid-year, so verify the engine code rather than the registration date.

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