W212, compare every engine
All 10 variants in this chassis on one screen. Identical body, identical electronics, identical suspension. Everything below is a consequence of which engine is in the bay.
Full comparison
| Variant | Years | Power | Torque | Fuel | Transmissions | Economy | Risk | Issues | Worst single repair | Band | Good buy | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 200 CDI OM651 | 2010–2016 | 136 PS | 360 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 4.3–5.8 | R3 | 17 | €2,500 | €4,200–€12,000 | €5,500 | Buy with conditions |
| E 220 CDI OM651 | 2009–2016 | 170 PS | 400 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 4.5–6 | R3 | 17 | €2,500 | €4,800–€14,150 | €6,300 | Buy |
| E 200 CGI M271-EVO | 2009–2013 | 184 PS | 270 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 6.5–8.5 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €4,000–€11,450 | €5,200 | Buy with conditions |
| E 200 M274 | 2013–2016 | 184 PS | 300 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 6–8 | R2 | 14 | €2,000 | €6,550–€16,350 | €8,450 | Buy |
| E 250 CDI OM651 | 2009–2016 | 204 PS | 500 Nm | diesel | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 4.7–6.2 | R3 | 17 | €2,500 | €5,600–€16,350 | €7,300 | Buy |
| E 250 CGI M271-EVO | 2009–2013 | 204 PS | 310 Nm | petrol | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 6.8–8.8 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €4,600–€13,100 | €6,000 | Buy with conditions |
| E 250 M274 | 2013–2016 | 211 PS | 350 Nm | petrol | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 6.2–8.2 | R2 | 14 | €2,000 | €7,400–€18,550 | €9,600 | Buy |
| E 350 CDI OM642 | 2009–2016 | 265 PS | 620 Nm | diesel | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 5.5–7.5 | R3 | 17 | €2,000 | €6,500–€19,600 | €8,750 | Buy |
| E 350 CGI M272 | 2009–2011 | 292 PS | 365 Nm | petrol | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 8.5–11 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €5,500–€14,500 | €7,250 | Buy with conditions |
| E 350 M276 | 2011–2016 | 306 PS | 370 Nm | petrol | 7-sp automatic (7G-Tronic) | 8–10.5 | R2 | 14 | €2,000 | €8,000–€22,900 | €10,500 | Buy |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | OM651 | M271-EVO | M274 | OM642 | M272 | M276 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain and sprocket wear (early OM651) | €900–€2,500 | ● | · | · | · | · | · |
| Piezo injector failure (early OM651) | €1,200–€2,400 | ● | · | · | · | · | · |
| DPF clogging and forced regeneration | €250–€1,800 | ● | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Oil cooler seal leak | €900–€1,600 | · | · | · | ● | · | · |
| EGR cooler leak | €400–€1,000 | ● | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Intake-port shut-off (swirl) actuator failure | €400–€900 | · | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Carbon buildup on intake valves | €400–€700 | · | ● | ● | · | ● | ● |
Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 13 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.
Cross-chassis comparison
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