My husband had a e class as a taxi e220 did four hundred and fifty thosand never missed a beat paid our mortgage of it definitely filled our bread basket best car ever
I love my 2011 model. I put 135k on her and she runs like she just came off the line. I don't need speed. I'm not in a hurry. If you're important, they'll wait.
Don't forget there are three variations of the 2.1L engine. The E200CDI (136BHP) as tested in this video which is under powered and has a single turbo. t The E220CDI (171BHP) and E250CDI (204BHP) are both twin turbo, are much more refined and have plenty of power and are very reliable. I've had both a E250CDI and E220CDI and both were excellent cars and I did big mileages in them. Both were utterly reliable. Only thing to ever go was an air mass sensor. PS there is a forward / back track change on the steering wheel when you have the center display on the radio setting.
I had C class 220CDI, 170bhp...still massively underpowered...now I drive Lancia Thesis 2,4 JTD, 175 hp, and compare it to MB power unit with the exactly same torque this italian diesel is F1 car it just has the constant torque...and it's such a sophisticated car, full alcantara, extremely comfortable ...got it cheap, perfectly maintained...looks like new...I don't need a MB anymore. Lancia has made an amazing car with Thesis, yes I drove MB cars, before...
These have been reliable cars. I'd like one with the E250 Cdi turbo diesel. I've driven MB turbo diesels since the early 90s. I'm on my 4th one, a 1992 300D 2.5. I love driving it. Very solid feel, rides nice and averages around 30 mpg.
If you switch your driver info screen built into the speedo to the audio menu you can use the up and down arrows on the steering wheel as track selector.
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I currently own an E350 diesel blutech Nightline Edition on a 15 plate, it has the 9G Tronic gearbox (flappy paddle that I never use), it’s plenty quick and handles really well, in sports mode it devours country lanes all in comfort with all the toys you need. I love it and it looks the part.
3:49 Been a little late to the party here. But the left hand side arrow buttons help change the track. Use the left/right arrow buttons to change the what is being displayed on the tachometer. Once the the song playing is displayed there, you can press the up/ down arrow button on the steering wheel to change tracks. Bit of a faff but maybe Merc had their reasons. Had the W212 250 cdi for a bit and it was explosive. Another trick up its sleeve, was when you push the accelerator pedal all the way through, you’ll meet a resistance. Push your foot a bit further in, and you’ll feel as if you pushed a button with your feet. This is where magic happens :)
My manager in an old job had this shape (W212) in the same colour and identical spec, but it was a E320 CDi - which has a 3 litre V6 diesel. This iteration is one of the best looking MB's they've made for some years, the front end reminds me of the Decepticon logo from Transformers and the car has a whole dramatic presence on the road.
Uncanny how they've recreated the feel of my dentists waiting room on the interior! Pretty sure they still have a top gear magazine from 1993 in there.
Just got w212 E220 estate for £4k @ 109k fully serviced. Seen a few bad ones, this was bang on the money. Sold my w211 & got the w212 than the w213. Simply the w212 was better to drive over rough roads & more solid build quality. £150 stage 1 & 200bhp. Champane motoring for lemonade money. ❤🎉❤
Just love these honest reviews. For a car nut like myself this is what interests me. Not touring in Africa in a car under £500. For me ( And I still drive one) one of the best value for money diesels is still the Saab 9-3 ttid Aero. Especially if it’s remapped. Mine can do 150mph , has 240bhp and if you sit at a constant 60mph you get 62mpg. Vastly underrated car. Keep the vids coming
When I lived in Greece, these were loved as taxis and I even have a big model of an E class on my shelf. Love the bonnet star too. The engine is nice and economical and great if your a snail like me 🐌 I’d have one to play some Greek music whilst driving about Stourbridge acting like a Cypriot taxi driver 😃 - I have the looks too! Great video. Thank you mate.
Re the changing the track comment - you can by scrolling along to Audio on the dash using left hand button on steering wheel then you can scroll through the tracks. I have the E250 CDI with a mildly tweaked engine (now 250 bhp from 204). 100,000 miles and has not put a foot wrong. Good review by the way.
Yeah I know, its just a bit fiddly rather than just putting a 'fast forward/rewind' button. Merc sub menus have always been overly complicated. The 250bhp model is much better. This 130 bhp I drove on this one is underpowered.
I drove, due to company politics an E class. Pulling out of side roads or roundabouts comes a 2 second delay as standard in the 2.0lL diesel version. You learn immediately not to trust it and wait or get T boned (eventually) Great ride for motorways. Overall I liked the car despite the lack lustre performance. Politics sorted went back to the Jag.
I drive car like this for two years. It has 325k km right now. 2011 2.1L 100 kW. Not a single issue. Very reliable, comfortable. Great car if you have no racing aspiration.
From my own personal stance having driven the best part of 50k a year for 20+ years I just want something that is comfortable, reliable, automatic and has a decent sound system and cruise control. I have had my fill of sporty cars and bone crunchers. I think I'm getting old 🧓.
Most of the issues (exc the rear camera) were solved a couple of years later. I have the 2012 blue efficiency 350cdi which is exactly the engine it needs like you say. Mine is the estate AMG line aswell, truly is an awesome all round car...I'm obviously biased :-)
I had an E350 bluetec estate It was a lovely car really. It was a premium plus 2016 model. Couldn’t fault it apart from it was a bit slower than my 535d which was more driver focused but not as comfortable. When I first got out of BMW into Mercedes, the Merc felt cheaper inside and not as well put together. But having owned the car for a few weeks, I much preferred the Merc. It’s more practical and functional. It must be an age thing! I’ve been a passenger in a 2010 E500 and that was lovely.
You must be driving the E200. There's a reason why there are so many E250s and E350 CDI models about. Even the E220 with 168bhp would be a noticeable improvement whilst keeping in the 4 cylinder range.
I definitely love you videos and believe you're quite fair in your reviews. Although this video is a few years old now, like my post, I wanted to provide some constructive comments to correct a couple minor things. After owning many E Classes (and still own 2 X W212's) I feel I can help you here. You can definitely change the track on the steering wheel...Using the left hand side arrows (left or right) toggle on the instrument cluster screen to your CD/MP3/USB/HDD music. Keep that setting on screen and hey presto, you can change track. The 2010 W212 didn't come with Bluetooth streaming (but did come with regular telephone Bluetooth) until the instrument cluster update (to full instrument cluster colour screen in 2011). Just like a lot of other brands, they introduced features slowly so they can see the same car years into its sales period. The reverse camera was always an option on the E220, you'd have to go higher in the range to change this. I also notice in another W212 video of yours on a wagon W212 you were very frustrated it had no cup holders, which isn't true, the example you had was actually missing the twin cup holder in the centre console. Someone had probably taken it out for cleaning and not put it back. Even on the most entry level spec of this generation, they all had at minimum 2 cup holders in the front or 4 if you had rear folding seats. It's also interesting England gets the lowest output E220 diesel, interestingly over here in Australia we don't have this version, we get the E220 diesel but with the higher output,which has plenty of power. So I don't know of the struggles you speak of with the lower power unit. It seems like they should just cull the lower output one from the start. The car is INCREDIBLY fuel efficient when buying the higher out diesel E220 CDI anyway and gets a retune for more power in the diesel E250 CDI. Otherwise great job, good review, stellar car. Well done.
You can change forward and back on a CD etc 2 different ways. First is by using the centre wheel and the 2nd way is to use the left hand controls on the steering wheels. They do come with by bluetooth by default for audio (got thru you tube and find a clip on how to enable it)
Yeah, I found it weird what he said about that. I drive a 2007 CLS 550. I have a Vol +/- and take/end call buttons on the right, but also 2 buttons for choosing menu and up/down for switching between displays on the left side of the steering wheel. The last pair of buttons lets you operate the CD changer/radio
Thanks for the review - I enjoy watching them!! I’ve tried the W212 E350 Bluetech on a rental car once but it had great supply of power as one would expect from a larger Mercedes. Mercedes are often marketed as the top notch import brand in Japan so they will not import anything underpowered but it is often a tendency that they become over-priced and over-valued due to its marketing position. I am a Mercedes fan so marketing won’t trick me but your review gives the basic value of a mid-sized Mercedes being durable, spacious, economical (to run) and relaxing, which is why it continues to be the most favored taxi by many. Nonetheless, I will not trade my W124 for a W212!
You’re probably right. German makes offer a variety of engine choices per model, which is uncommon for a Japanese brand mostly comprised of 2-3 engines choices but it is true that some engine choices are way too weak. It is fair to note, weaker engines are said to maintain the body better as they won’t damage the chassis. I LOVE CARS!!! WOOHOOO :D
Finally sold my 12 plate E250 CDI estate after 6 years of ownership. Bought it 3 years old with 28,000 miles on ... sold it this week for £3500 with 270,000 miles on. Still looks like new and still had plenty of get up and go. I hate to admit it but Im going to miss the car. And most of all will miss the bomb-aimer mounted on the front of the bonnet!
MB makes many versions of the 4 cylinder. You seem to have the base e200...very anemic..primarily used for taxi's. The 220cdi makes 170hp and the 250 bluetec makes 204
The E250d is Amazing for a all-round power & eco car 209-bhp & 500nm Tourq's at only 1,300-rpm it's a dream I've got a very tidy 28k miles 2012 and was only £10'000 bargain as it's an estate .
My father has the W212 E200 cdi. You can feel that it is still very well engineered for only 136 bhp and for the size of the car. Up to 80 kmh/h it is still oke, but after that it is indeed slow. Having the automatic transimission will make the car feel torquer/faster than the manual.
Not as reliable or well screwed together as its predecessor the W211, Suffer from leaky water pumps, gearbox, oil cooler and electrical issues to name a few. The 2.0 Diesel is underpowered, sounds "agricultural" and unrefined when compared to rivals in this class, reminiscent of a late 1980s Merc 190 my dad once owned. On the plus side the legroom, boot space, comfort and road presence is what the E class is all about.
Merc didn't do a 2.0d. You mean the 2.1 (or 2.2 as infiniti badged it) but actually a 2.15. But, yes, a very underpowered engine when put in the bigger E-Class. And every taxi driver will tell you about the timing chain issues around 100-120k. Good car, poor engine
W212 Far inferior in build quality in my humble opinion, I buy and sell cars for a living, having sold a large number of Mercs and personally owned many over the past twenty years. They are made for the mass market now, and have a much shorter life span... not so years ago
I had a beautiful E350 Avantgarde very low mileage so smooth and so so comfortable as well as fast. I agree I would not go below the 3lt. I obtained the vehicle via a Mercedes Dealer (Brooklands) after an ML 350 I had just purchased from them had a complete pneumatic suspension failure and needed to be replaced, however, we were actually driving to Greece in a week and the boss did not want to risk the repair. I arranged to have the E class instead after a nice test run. The car was a 2012 (see thumb nail) so almost 4yrs old very low mileage, approx 13500m full Mercedes’ history etc. Sadly me having s**t for brains traded the car in for I have been the new E220 2016 (minis class look) which was one of the first in the country and it managed to get me an amazing line up of work and ultimately where I went onwards in the world of teaching close protection etc. I miss that car as much as I do my 1st girlfriend and almost as much as my fav slippers. I was a police advanced driver and a chauffeur to Royals, MP’s, Celebs etc. My favs are the A8 Quattro and S Class. That said I want to have another E350 Avantgarde (2012-16) cabriolet maybe or even a CLS350 CDI. Anyway thanks for the videos I love them and have got me through a rough 2 weeks in hospital recently. Kind regards John L.
U dont need a different engine. The e200 is under powered YES but you can geta E250 with 200bhp as standard, theyre both the same engines with different tunes.
Just sold my Audi RS4 Avant and bought a 2014 Mercedes E class coupe 250 cdi. It has the AMG Line spec it has everything on it and I’m getting late 40s to the gallon, it is an unusual colour which is Anthracite silver it looks more like a light gold colour and navy blue leather with cream piping it only has 14000 miles on the clock and I absolutely love it. With the RS4 I had new discs and pads all round at £2400 and two new front shocks £2500 two new brake lines £350 and a service at £1200 the car was also a 2014 insurance and road tax was a fortune too. So I think I will keep my Mercedes for some time the days of fast cars are a thing of the past, I’ve had my fun it’s now time to be sensible. Thank you for the review it helped me buy my E Class.
Great video, I love watching your older vids! My uncle had a 2009 Avantgarde E250 cgi and that was a 1.8l!! (company car but that was underpowered too!)
Paul Bayliss Exactly. I once read Jeremy Clarkson describe it as “a car designed to take Carol Vorderman to the airport”. That pretty much sums it up. The XF becomes part of the family whereas the Merc is just a tool.
Hi, great channel by the way, I have a C350 CDI 2012 great engine and fun to drive, on the music, all merc models you can change music track through the steering wheel, use the left hand side of the wheel, click right or left until audio is displayed, then up or down to go fwd and back through tracks. Can change radio, cd track or nav through iPhone tracks if connected through Bluetooth. 👍
I’ve been in a e350 diesel (and e63 amg but that’s a different league) and loved it. Soo nice and relaxing to drive and plenty of torque for over taking over 400 ft lbs
Interestingly (or not) my local tuning shop claim that the engine in the 200, 220, 250 and 270 variants are identical other than the tune. Therefore one could buy the lowest power model and have it retuned to put out much more power. With a tune they're much more responsive, though I think the gearbox is still pretty laggy when pulling away etc.
That's partly right. Trouble is that to 'upgrade' to a higher powered engine you need a turbo change so it's expensive. I had my 220 170bhp mapped for torque and it's markedly quicker.
Over here in Canada, we had the E320 CDI which put out 201 bhp with 369 ft lb inline 6 torque, it was quite a preppy engine, probably one to your liking, and it was amazing on fuel mileage too. In this particular body shape, there was the E350 Bluetec which produced 210 bhp and 400 ft lbs torque V6 mates to a 7 speed automatic. I think you would be quite impressed by those engines, as we are here. You guys in the UK have such small engines in your cars, it’s funny. The E220 CDI 2.1 litre, would never stand a chance in the North American market.
High Peak Autos one funny thing is that those two models and the E220 fuel mileage isn’t that far off. When I had the E320 CDI, I was averaging 6.7 litres per 100km on the highway and a full tank gave me around 950km (right after reserve light) mixed driving . So I think, because the engine being small in such a big car, and getting pushed more, defeats the purpose. I think it all comes down to cost, and extra taxes you guys need to pay for owning bigger engines. After 2013 year the 6 cylinder diesels were discontinued all together here in Canada and then we got the 4 cyl 2.1 litre Diesel engines producing 195hp with 369 lbs, not as smooth as the 6 cylinder but still had good power and even better fuel economy but of course no slouch compared what you guys had in the E220 CDI in the UK. I think that same 2.1 engine you had over there, we got over here after 2014 but heavily tuned of course.
Exactly! I've always thought the same thing. Its far better to have a bigger engine that doesn't have to work very hard rather than a small engine that you have to rev the nuts off. The newer 220 engine has a bigger turbo I think and they've tuned it up to provide more power. I've got a C class at the moment that produces 175 BHP and that is far better than the previous model
In Atlanta, USA, I once observed a driver sitting so far back, his chin was behind the B -pillar. When he turned to look back at us, he was staring out the rear door window. lol "He was just chillin' out", an acquaintance next to me commented in his defense.
I sealed my beloved TT in July and bought a merc e class coupe after taking note of your comments on the E class. I avoided the AMG trim and settled for the SE. And I'm very impressed the coupe looks supurb is well equipped and with the 175 HP diesel fairly economical. Down side the engine rattles a bit but at speed soon settles to a thrum and black is not its best colour. But it was your review that made me a Marc man. PS I now get let out of junctions!!!!
To be honest, my relaxed driving style would suit this car. I always plan gaps at junctions and roundabouts so I don't have to thrash the engine. I even once enjoyed a 1.0 Corsa with 54bhp 😂 especially when the tiny 40 litre fuel tank only asked for petrol every 550 miles from full.
Fantastic cars. got my E350cdi Sport AMG Estate with 70,000 miles on the clock, regards to the engine, definitely need the 3 litre. Mine is on 180,000 miles now and tuned to 330bhp 700NM. Absolutely love it, mine is fully loaded, for comfort, stability, looks.. And i still prefere my grill and the bonnet star to the newer version E class, timeless design with class. Obviously i have done quite alot to mine, but the 80 litre tank gets me to Hungary on 2 and 1/2 tanks, 1,350 mile journey, and my car gets some stick in Germany, always hovering 120mph 140mph, easily goes off the clock now. I would be sad to see it go, so i will just buy another high performance petrol car has a second car. I need my reliable Merc to do my vids all over Europe. 👍
I have the 350CDI, a much better option in my opinion and you lose very little in fuel economy unless you floor it everywhere (I have friends and colleagues with the 220). Also you can change the track on the left of the steering wheel.
The E220 and E250 CDI have 170 and 197 HP and all the additional kit he complains of. I have 1994 E280 petrol and it is but one half second quicker to 100 kpm than my E200CDI, but the diesel car gets more than twice the mileage on cheaper(in Ireland) fuel. I use on motorways mostly and is a great runner.
The engine definitelly have a lot to say when it comes to the experince of these.. I drove quite a few of the 200cdi, when I worked as a taxi driver. But on a vacation in USA back in 2012, I rented a 350 petrol V6, and it felt like a totally different car. Very comfortable tho, even with the 200cdi :)
Buddy you need to do a video on 10 plate Nissan X trail 2.0 CDI 4x4 amazing cars and been well forgotten get one drive one and keep one I'm looking for one right now ☺️
We don't get those small diesel engines here in the US. I've typically seen the E class with a 3.5 engine. Believe there's bigger. All the way to AMG. But that's another world! In cost and performance.
I think people just buy them because they love that 3 pointed star more than they do the actual car. Mercedes Benz means king of the road to some people. I on the other hand prefer good looks, decent handling, and real leather in my cars, not that artico crap. In my opinion, the very best car in its class is the Jaguar XF. People might argue that its actually the 5 series which is also a fantastic saloon. But Jag ownership just feels so much more special and rewarding, even if it does occasionally get non-car people calling it an old man's car.
I have the older w211 E220CDI and it has just shy of 170bhp so that must be the E200CDI. The 220 isn’t to bad performance wise but the new model is available with even more power in the guise of the E250CDI. Definitely worth looking at if like me (taxi driver) you cover big miles and fuel economy is super important.
I have driven E-class about 700-800K km. They are so relaxing on traveling long distance, you only have to use the steering wheel when the road turns unlike BMW you constantly correctly it. I would go for 2015-16 with 9-gear and led-ils, if you not happy with 170hp whish I think its good you can allways tuned it.
Good and fair commentary as usual young un! Looks like Merc have bowed down to the greens and taxi drivers alike as they have produced a potentially large (ish) underpowered engine which gives good mpg and low emissions but created a boring drive of a car. I think the interior is a little toTeutonic and to clinical and harks back to the 80’s. The spec seems a little bare even for a 9 year old car especially as you say it should come fully loaded being top of the range. I think I’d rather drive a model with more poke (and features) than this particular Merc.
I have a 2005 E220 I love it and it is reliable. Bushings do go every 2 - 3 years but that's it. My biggest and only really annoying problem is that it has NO Cup holders. Drives me mad ☹
Black cars with privacy windows look so sombre, like driving a hearse. Take out the dark windows and change the colour to blue, red, or silver and you won't be mistaken as the local undertaker!
*I often have to leave my 2 dogs in the car while nipping in to to the local SuperMarket on way home after a walkies, and besides keeping them cooler in summer don't want any one peering in and Stealing Them.*
@@GrrMeister Bully for you my friend, I wasn't suggesting we should all conform to my tastes, just stating an opinion. I totally get that some people want privacy glass, but personally it puts me off a vehicle. As a confirmed dog man I'd always advocate windows partially lowered if you are going to leave them in a vehicle, smoked glass does not mean the car will be significantly cooler inside. You need the air to circulate. :)
I've got the latest gen W213 E220d and it's light years from this model. 194bhp, handles beautifully and the interior is a class apart from the XF, the boring Audi A6 and the 5 series. And you can change tracks on the steering wheel! 😉
@@HighPeakAutos I agree, the 2.1 had a reputation for being a clattery unit as well. The W213 has a 2 litre new design, much quieter and loads more power. £30 a year road tax too thanks to Adblue!
At least in the USA the fuel efficiency no longer justify the extra maintenance and repair costs of a diesel. The newer CGI petrol engines efficiency is pretty close to the that of the diesel without the high repair costs
very true , small engine for the size of this e class , even the previous modes of the e class have had the same issues, big cab for the 2.2 diesel engine . keep up the good reviews 👍
I do like the E- Class, however the 2.2 good for urban driving and minicabs but for mostly country then the 3.0 litre is a better bet - higher trim than the Avantgarde too as I do like my toys.
I had the same car but 2008 version. I understand what you mean when acellerating form a start at a junction. there's like a delayed action (almost 2 seconds) befor ethe car starts to 'get a grip'. My 2004 e class did the same. and comfort WAS an issue it was hard and had noisy suspension. However it did have over 200k on the clock and yes the good points were the fuel economy and the reliability. Would I buy another? YES!!!
I have one of these W212 Mercedes. It is a 2014 350CDI Sport auto which had 23K miles on it when I bought it in 2021 (it had been in storage for a number of years). I have put on another 10K and there have been no issues so far - which is what one might expect of a low mileage car. My W212 E350 CDI Sport is a lot more forgiving on uneven surfaces than the W211 E210 Sport that I owned previously. It is more of a motorway car. The steering is jittery on uneven A/B roads and it really doesn't handle that well (compared to a 2001 BMW E39 525i. Really ??? - answer yes). Minor criticisms are as follows:- 1)Annoying MB positioning of wiper/wash/indicator/do everything stalk on the left of the steering column. 2)Auto box selector switch on the right of the steering column which can catch you out if you also drive another car with wipers on that side. 3)Unreadable Satnav which requires periodic updating at £180 a shot. 4)"Lets keep it secret shall we" online MB servicing records so you don't get a service book with stamps that could record independent garages servicing. Other than that, it's a great car and is spacious and comfortable - probably more comfortable in the non-Sport versions.
This one is a 136 E200CDI. Its quite rare because hardly anyone bought one. You can change the track, but you have to go through the sub menu on the computer, rather than just being able to press a 'skip' button like very other car out there
I've seen several appearing with driver's seat leather coming apart. Liked one until I drove it and manual, auto low or high power was terrible. Mercedes sorted CD forward track overnight on a mate's after he told them all done on his drive remotely from HQ
@@HighPeakAutos l like the way u tell it as it is. I never realized the engine was underpowered and could be noisey as I was thinking of buying one .many thanks
I have a 2010 E350CDI AMG Coupe in metallic diamond white, I bought it new when it first came out & I have no plans to get rid of it. I still love the look of it, especially with the pan roof open and the pillar less windows down, it still looks good 10 years on. It’s economical, it’s quick enough & I’ve had no problems with it having covered 70k miles. It’s probably now only worth £8k or so, it’s worth far more to me. The 3ltr diesel is a gem. By the way, great review.
Got one of this, - used for Ubering- you will make me a favour if you take it away 😊Driving a 330e now. So smooth, so quick. Can't compare. And cc free
My husband had a e class as a taxi e220 did four hundred and fifty thosand never missed a beat paid our mortgage of it definitely filled our bread basket best car ever
Wow! Thats impressive
Glad to hear that. What year model is it Madam
That’s so beautiful 🥺🥺🥺
Wonderful story that
I love my 2011 model. I put 135k on her and she runs like she just came off the line. I don't need speed. I'm not in a hurry. If you're important, they'll wait.
Don't forget there are three variations of the 2.1L engine. The E200CDI (136BHP) as tested in this video which is under powered and has a single turbo. t
The E220CDI (171BHP) and E250CDI (204BHP) are both twin turbo, are much more refined and have plenty of power and are very reliable. I've had both a E250CDI and E220CDI and both were excellent cars and I did big mileages in them. Both were utterly reliable. Only thing to ever go was an air mass sensor. PS there is a forward / back track change on the steering wheel when you have the center display on the radio setting.
I had C class 220CDI, 170bhp...still massively underpowered...now I drive Lancia Thesis 2,4 JTD, 175 hp, and compare it to MB power unit with the exactly same torque this italian diesel is F1 car it just has the constant torque...and it's such a sophisticated car, full alcantara, extremely comfortable ...got it cheap, perfectly maintained...looks like new...I don't need a MB anymore. Lancia has made an amazing car with Thesis, yes I drove MB cars, before...
What's the mileage? How often did you get the cars serviced? What kind of maintenance has been done?
Best diesels when it comes to reliability. That you can still buy today.
@@chriskonte1909 Completely agree.
@@ponjebach would love to see your Thesis 😍
My dad just bought an e250 cdi with 300k km, the acceleration is still amazing
How is the car now, after 6 months? Any major problems?
@@mobilierclasic2707 nothing too major except heater fan sometimes stops working for no reason but ill get it fixed
If the engine chain isnt changed on that 300km u guys will have problems 100% sure
These have been reliable cars. I'd like one with the E250 Cdi turbo diesel. I've driven MB turbo diesels since the early 90s. I'm on my 4th one, a 1992 300D 2.5. I love driving it. Very solid feel, rides nice and averages around 30 mpg.
If you switch your driver info screen built into the speedo to the audio menu you can use the up and down arrows on the steering wheel as track selector.
I currently own an E350 diesel blutech Nightline Edition on a 15 plate, it has the 9G Tronic gearbox (flappy paddle that I never use), it’s plenty quick and handles really well, in sports mode it devours country lanes all in comfort with all the toys you need. I love it and it looks the part.
Well that sure doesn't sound like a model that was offered in the US 😂 What a freakin gem of a car that must be
3:49 Been a little late to the party here. But the left hand side arrow buttons help change the track. Use the left/right arrow buttons to change the what is being displayed on the tachometer. Once the the song playing is displayed there, you can press the up/ down arrow button on the steering wheel to change tracks. Bit of a faff but maybe Merc had their reasons. Had the W212 250 cdi for a bit and it was explosive. Another trick up its sleeve, was when you push the accelerator pedal all the way through, you’ll meet a resistance. Push your foot a bit further in, and you’ll feel as if you pushed a button with your feet. This is where magic happens :)
My manager in an old job had this shape (W212) in the same colour and identical spec, but it was a E320 CDi - which has a 3 litre V6 diesel. This iteration is one of the best looking MB's they've made for some years, the front end reminds me of the Decepticon logo from Transformers and the car has a whole dramatic presence on the road.
100%. road presence made me fall in love with this car lol, it’s beautifully distracting.
it is like driving an XJ6 in the 80s had a good shape well put together a comfortable calm place to sit
Uncanny how they've recreated the feel of my dentists waiting room on the interior! Pretty sure they still have a top gear magazine from 1993 in there.
Hahaha
Picked the wrong engine do a review of the 350
Yeah the E350 is a great engine with good power! or the hybrid they had in this era, my mum had one and it was quick
@Franku Doge true, sadly no ones doing long journeys anymore :/
The e 250 ( 204bhp) also has plenty of punch
@@AG-jh1ky I agree that is a good engine
Just got w212 E220 estate for £4k @ 109k fully serviced. Seen a few bad ones, this was bang on the money.
Sold my w211 & got the w212 than the w213. Simply the w212 was better to drive over rough roads & more solid build quality.
£150 stage 1 & 200bhp.
Champane motoring for lemonade money.
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"£60 to fill up and the gauge never seem to move"....welcome to the new mantra of carmaking
Mine empties after 320 miles. That's a 1jz for ya😂
Just love these honest reviews. For a car nut like myself this is what interests me. Not touring in Africa in a car under £500.
For me ( And I still drive one) one of the best value for money diesels is still the Saab 9-3 ttid Aero. Especially if it’s remapped. Mine can do 150mph , has 240bhp and if you sit at a constant 60mph you get 62mpg. Vastly underrated car. Keep the vids coming
Thanks!
To answer the first question - why E class instead of 5.series. The E-class is just much more reliable. Otherwise it's just question of taste
When I lived in Greece, these were loved as taxis and I even have a big model of an E class on my shelf. Love the bonnet star too. The engine is nice and economical and great if your a snail like me 🐌 I’d have one to play some Greek music whilst driving about Stourbridge acting like a Cypriot taxi driver 😃 - I have the looks too!
Great video. Thank you mate.
Re the changing the track comment - you can by scrolling along to Audio on the dash using left hand button on steering wheel then you can scroll through the tracks. I have the E250 CDI with a mildly tweaked engine (now 250 bhp from 204). 100,000 miles and has not put a foot wrong. Good review by the way.
Yeah I know, its just a bit fiddly rather than just putting a 'fast forward/rewind' button. Merc sub menus have always been overly complicated. The 250bhp model is much better. This 130 bhp I drove on this one is underpowered.
What's the year and mileage if the vehicle? Has it been reliable?
I drove, due to company politics an E class. Pulling out of side roads or roundabouts comes a 2 second delay as standard in the 2.0lL diesel version. You learn immediately not to trust it and wait or get T boned (eventually) Great ride for motorways. Overall I liked the car despite the lack lustre performance. Politics sorted went back to the Jag.
I drive car like this for two years. It has 325k km right now. 2011 2.1L 100 kW. Not a single issue. Very reliable, comfortable. Great car if you have no racing aspiration.
Thanks for your comments. Great cars for fuel efficiency and they still look great. They're quite reliable too
@@HighPeakAutos it is not the fastest, but easily outaccelerate A6 2006 2.4 V6 177 PS petrol. Torque is nice.
From my own personal stance having driven the best part of 50k a year for 20+ years I just want something that is comfortable, reliable, automatic and has a decent sound system and cruise control. I have had my fill of sporty cars and bone crunchers. I think I'm getting old 🧓.
Get a lexus is200 se you will get one with cruise control an auto and have a brilliant sound system I owned an is200 se auto and it was brilliant
I enjoyed all your videos so far. Love you dont sugar coat cars and how completely honest you are
Thanks for watching. Honesty is the best policy :)
Most of the issues (exc the rear camera) were solved a couple of years later. I have the 2012 blue efficiency 350cdi which is exactly the engine it needs like you say. Mine is the estate AMG line aswell, truly is an awesome all round car...I'm obviously biased :-)
It's a wafting wagon, not for rushed spirited driving. It's for those that leave early and arrive relaxed.
I had an E350 bluetec estate
It was a lovely car really. It was a premium plus 2016 model. Couldn’t fault it apart from it was a bit slower than my 535d which was more driver focused but not as comfortable. When I first got out of BMW into Mercedes, the Merc felt cheaper inside and not as well put together. But having owned the car for a few weeks, I much preferred the Merc. It’s more practical and functional. It must be an age thing! I’ve been a passenger in a 2010 E500 and that was lovely.
I know exactly what you mean. I think the Merc is easier to drive and more comfortable but not as sporty
the best part of your appraisal is the realism of it the test is on a real road in real conditions not a hint of opposite lock or screeching tyres
You must be driving the E200. There's a reason why there are so many E250s and E350 CDI models about. Even the E220 with 168bhp would be a noticeable improvement whilst keeping in the 4 cylinder range.
I definitely love you videos and believe you're quite fair in your reviews. Although this video is a few years old now, like my post, I wanted to provide some constructive comments to correct a couple minor things. After owning many E Classes (and still own 2 X W212's) I feel I can help you here. You can definitely change the track on the steering wheel...Using the left hand side arrows (left or right) toggle on the instrument cluster screen to your CD/MP3/USB/HDD music. Keep that setting on screen and hey presto, you can change track. The 2010 W212 didn't come with Bluetooth streaming (but did come with regular telephone Bluetooth) until the instrument cluster update (to full instrument cluster colour screen in 2011). Just like a lot of other brands, they introduced features slowly so they can see the same car years into its sales period. The reverse camera was always an option on the E220, you'd have to go higher in the range to change this. I also notice in another W212 video of yours on a wagon W212 you were very frustrated it had no cup holders, which isn't true, the example you had was actually missing the twin cup holder in the centre console. Someone had probably taken it out for cleaning and not put it back. Even on the most entry level spec of this generation, they all had at minimum 2 cup holders in the front or 4 if you had rear folding seats. It's also interesting England gets the lowest output E220 diesel, interestingly over here in Australia we don't have this version, we get the E220 diesel but with the higher output,which has plenty of power. So I don't know of the struggles you speak of with the lower power unit. It seems like they should just cull the lower output one from the start. The car is INCREDIBLY fuel efficient when buying the higher out diesel E220 CDI anyway and gets a retune for more power in the diesel E250 CDI. Otherwise great job, good review, stellar car. Well done.
You can change forward and back on a CD etc 2 different ways. First is by using the centre wheel and the 2nd way is to use the left hand controls on the steering wheels. They do come with by bluetooth by default for audio (got thru you tube and find a clip on how to enable it)
Yeah, I found it weird what he said about that. I drive a 2007 CLS 550. I have a Vol +/- and take/end call buttons on the right, but also 2 buttons for choosing menu and up/down for switching between displays on the left side of the steering wheel. The last pair of buttons lets you operate the CD changer/radio
I had an old E200 , it had well over 250000 miles and was brilliant for 200 euro and two years it was flawless
Thats good going. I once bought an old C class for £400 with some mates and went all over europe
Thanks for the review - I enjoy watching them!! I’ve tried the W212 E350 Bluetech on a rental car once but it had great supply of power as one would expect from a larger Mercedes. Mercedes are often marketed as the top notch import brand in Japan so they will not import anything underpowered but it is often a tendency that they become over-priced and over-valued due to its marketing position. I am a Mercedes fan so marketing won’t trick me but your review gives the basic value of a mid-sized Mercedes being durable, spacious, economical (to run) and relaxing, which is why it continues to be the most favored taxi by many. Nonetheless, I will not trade my W124 for a W212!
Thanks for your comments. I agree. This is an entry level E Class, which I dont think should exist :)
You’re probably right. German makes offer a variety of engine choices per model, which is uncommon for a Japanese brand mostly comprised of 2-3 engines choices but it is true that some engine choices are way too weak. It is fair to note, weaker engines are said to maintain the body better as they won’t damage the chassis. I LOVE CARS!!! WOOHOOO :D
Very honest and accurate review, exactly how I found the e class in a recent test drive..subscribed 😊
Thanks! Thanks for subscribing :)
Finally sold my 12 plate E250 CDI estate after 6 years of ownership. Bought it 3 years old with 28,000 miles on ... sold it this week for £3500 with 270,000 miles on. Still looks like new and still had plenty of get up and go. I hate to admit it but Im going to miss the car. And most of all will miss the bomb-aimer mounted on the front of the bonnet!
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Go for the 3.0 V6cdi, 224/265bhp much more refined and quicker.
I agree!
MB makes many versions of the 4 cylinder.
You seem to have the base e200...very anemic..primarily used for taxi's.
The 220cdi makes 170hp and the 250 bluetec makes 204
And remapped, is a monster!
@@AG-jh1ky yes the E250d has 209-bhp and 500nm Tourq's .
The E250d is Amazing for a all-round power & eco car 209-bhp & 500nm Tourq's at only 1,300-rpm it's a dream I've got a very tidy 28k miles 2012 and was only £10'000 bargain as it's an estate .
My father has the W212 E200 cdi. You can feel that it is still very well engineered for only 136 bhp and for the size of the car. Up to 80 kmh/h it is still oke, but after that it is indeed slow. Having the automatic transimission will make the car feel torquer/faster than the manual.
Not as reliable or well screwed together as its predecessor the W211, Suffer from leaky water pumps, gearbox, oil cooler and electrical issues to name a few.
The 2.0 Diesel is underpowered, sounds "agricultural" and unrefined when compared to rivals in this class, reminiscent of a late 1980s Merc 190 my dad once owned.
On the plus side the legroom, boot space, comfort and road presence is what the E class is all about.
I kind of agree. I like the way it looks. Theres a lot of space inside. But yeah, its underpowered - but on the upside it is good on fuel
I agree, I have one and I hate it, I came from having BMWs and the Mercedes is so dull
Merc didn't do a 2.0d. You mean the 2.1 (or 2.2 as infiniti badged it) but actually a 2.15. But, yes, a very underpowered engine when put in the bigger E-Class. And every taxi driver will tell you about the timing chain issues around 100-120k. Good car, poor engine
W212 Far inferior in build quality in my humble opinion, I buy and sell cars for a living, having sold a large number of Mercs and personally owned many over the past twenty years. They are made for the mass market now, and have a much shorter life span... not so years ago
W211 is an s class is it
Oh dear 😳
I had a beautiful E350 Avantgarde very low mileage so smooth and so so comfortable as well as fast. I agree I would not go below the 3lt.
I obtained the vehicle via a Mercedes Dealer (Brooklands) after an ML 350 I had just purchased from them had a complete pneumatic suspension failure and needed to be replaced, however, we were actually driving to Greece in a week and the boss did not want to risk the repair. I arranged to have the E class instead after a nice test run. The car was a 2012 (see thumb nail) so almost 4yrs old very low mileage, approx 13500m full Mercedes’ history etc. Sadly me having s**t for brains traded the car in for
I have been the new E220 2016 (minis class look) which was one of the first in the country and it managed to get me an amazing line up of work and ultimately where I went onwards in the world of teaching close protection etc. I miss that car as much as I do my 1st girlfriend and almost as much as my fav slippers.
I was a police advanced driver and a chauffeur to Royals, MP’s, Celebs etc. My favs are the A8 Quattro and S Class. That said I want to have another E350 Avantgarde (2012-16) cabriolet maybe or even a CLS350 CDI.
Anyway thanks for the videos I love them and have got me through a rough 2 weeks in hospital recently.
Kind regards
John L.
U dont need a different engine. The e200 is under powered YES but you can geta E250 with 200bhp as standard, theyre both the same engines with different tunes.
Just sold my Audi RS4 Avant and bought a 2014 Mercedes E class coupe 250 cdi. It has the AMG Line spec it has everything on it and I’m getting late 40s to the gallon, it is an unusual colour which is Anthracite silver it looks more like a light gold colour and navy blue leather with cream piping it only has 14000 miles on the clock and I absolutely love it.
With the RS4 I had new discs and pads all round at £2400 and two new front shocks £2500 two new brake lines £350 and a service at £1200 the car was also a 2014 insurance and road tax was a fortune too.
So I think I will keep my Mercedes for some time the days of fast cars are a thing of the past, I’ve had my fun it’s now time to be sensible.
Thank you for the review it helped me buy my E Class.
At least you've had one :)
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Great video, I love watching your older vids!
My uncle had a 2009 Avantgarde E250 cgi and that was a 1.8l!! (company car but that was underpowered too!)
I had the 320CDi and it was a beautiful car to drive. I agree that 2.1 lt is too small for the weight of the car.
A fair assessment. Sadly, it’s a taxi. You will not look over your shoulder as you leave it behind on the driveway and head into the house.
Paul Bayliss Exactly. I once read Jeremy Clarkson describe it as “a car designed to take Carol Vorderman to the airport”. That pretty much sums it up. The XF becomes part of the family whereas the Merc is just a tool.
Hi, great channel by the way, I have a C350 CDI 2012 great engine and fun to drive, on the music, all merc models you can change music track through the steering wheel, use the left hand side of the wheel, click right or left until audio is displayed, then up or down to go fwd and back through tracks. Can change radio, cd track or nav through iPhone tracks if connected through Bluetooth. 👍
Can do all that in my 08 FG Falcon cab chassis with the mighty 4.0ltr Barra 200kw workhorse.
I’ve been in a e350 diesel (and e63 amg but that’s a different league) and loved it. Soo nice and relaxing to drive and plenty of torque for over taking over 400 ft lbs
I agree!
Still great car, Yea it's underpowered but good on fuel, I've owned the E63 top car, but I've gone for the 350 diesel.
Good choice! I've driven a couple of E63's. Awesome cars
I had an E350 but now have the E63 Estate. Just don’t talk about fuel economy!
@@wilf18 E63 Estate brilliant car.
Interestingly (or not) my local tuning shop claim that the engine in the 200, 220, 250 and 270 variants are identical other than the tune. Therefore one could buy the lowest power model and have it retuned to put out much more power. With a tune they're much more responsive, though I think the gearbox is still pretty laggy when pulling away etc.
That's partly right. Trouble is that to 'upgrade' to a higher powered engine you need a turbo change so it's expensive. I had my 220 170bhp mapped for torque and it's markedly quicker.
The Mercedes 2.1 diesel is a fantastic engine, I've got one in my Sprinter van :)
This was a marvellously designed car though would have opted for the E220/250 cdi . A staid but purposeful style .
Over here in Canada, we had the E320 CDI which put out 201 bhp with 369 ft lb inline 6 torque, it was quite a preppy engine, probably one to your liking, and it was amazing on fuel mileage too. In this particular body shape, there was the E350 Bluetec which produced 210 bhp and 400 ft lbs torque V6 mates to a 7 speed automatic. I think you would be quite impressed by those engines, as we are here. You guys in the UK have such small engines in your cars, it’s funny. The E220 CDI 2.1 litre, would never stand a chance in the North American market.
I agree. The 320 and 350 are much better suited for a car of this size and weight. I think this was built with taxi drivers in mind :)
High Peak Autos one funny thing is that those two models and the E220 fuel mileage isn’t that far off. When I had the E320 CDI, I was averaging 6.7 litres per 100km on the highway and a full tank gave me around 950km (right after reserve light) mixed driving . So I think, because the engine being small in such a big car, and getting pushed more, defeats the purpose. I think it all comes down to cost, and extra taxes you guys need to pay for owning bigger engines. After 2013 year the 6 cylinder diesels were discontinued all together here in Canada and then we got the 4 cyl 2.1 litre Diesel engines producing 195hp with 369 lbs, not as smooth as the 6 cylinder but still had good power and even better fuel economy but of course no slouch compared what you guys had in the E220 CDI in the UK. I think that same 2.1 engine you had over there, we got over here after 2014 but heavily tuned of course.
Exactly! I've always thought the same thing. Its far better to have a bigger engine that doesn't have to work very hard rather than a small engine that you have to rev the nuts off. The newer 220 engine has a bigger turbo I think and they've tuned it up to provide more power. I've got a C class at the moment that produces 175 BHP and that is far better than the previous model
I don't think I have ever seen you sit upright in a car seat.
I've had a few comments like that, I think the camera angle might exaggerate it.
In Atlanta, USA, I once observed a driver sitting so far back, his chin was behind the B -pillar. When he turned to look back at us, he was staring out the rear door window. lol "He was just chillin' out", an acquaintance next to me commented in his defense.
I sealed my beloved TT in July and bought a merc e class coupe after taking note of your comments on the E class. I avoided the AMG trim and settled for the SE. And I'm very impressed the coupe looks supurb is well equipped and with the 175 HP diesel fairly economical. Down side the engine rattles a bit but at speed soon settles to a thrum and black is not its best colour. But it was your review that made me a Marc man. PS I now get let out of junctions!!!!
Haha thanks for that! I hope you're happy with it. With 175BHP it should be much more responsive than this one was. Cheers :)
To be honest, my relaxed driving style would suit this car. I always plan gaps at junctions and roundabouts so I don't have to thrash the engine. I even once enjoyed a 1.0 Corsa with 54bhp 😂 especially when the tiny 40 litre fuel tank only asked for petrol every 550 miles from full.
Fantastic cars. got my E350cdi Sport AMG Estate with 70,000 miles on the clock, regards to the engine, definitely need the 3 litre. Mine is on 180,000 miles now and tuned to 330bhp 700NM. Absolutely love it, mine is fully loaded, for comfort, stability, looks.. And i still prefere my grill and the bonnet star to the newer version E class, timeless design with class. Obviously i have done quite alot to mine, but the 80 litre tank gets me to Hungary on 2 and 1/2 tanks, 1,350 mile journey, and my car gets some stick in Germany, always hovering 120mph 140mph, easily goes off the clock now. I would be sad to see it go, so i will just buy another high performance petrol car has a second car. I need my reliable Merc to do my vids all over Europe. 👍
You should never be impressed by the optional extras, you should be wowed by the standard equipment on luxury cars!
I have the 350CDI, a much better option in my opinion and you lose very little in fuel economy unless you floor it everywhere (I have friends and colleagues with the 220). Also you can change the track on the left of the steering wheel.
Thats the better option, I agree :)
The E220 and E250 CDI have 170 and 197 HP and all the additional kit he complains of. I have 1994 E280 petrol and it is but one half second quicker to 100 kpm than my E200CDI, but the diesel car gets more than twice the mileage on cheaper(in Ireland) fuel. I use on motorways mostly and is a great runner.
Please go and try the E 350cdi sport with the command infotainment system. A completely different beast and all the car you will ever need...
I should. There will be a big difference
Just bought a w212 e220d, 315k runs and drives lovely
Such a thoughtful yet laid back and precise car review. Enjoyed thoroughly! First video I watched by you, thanks!!
The engine definitelly have a lot to say when it comes to the experince of these.. I drove quite a few of the 200cdi, when I worked as a taxi driver. But on a vacation in USA back in 2012, I rented a 350 petrol V6, and it felt like a totally different car. Very comfortable tho, even with the 200cdi :)
Buddy you need to do a video on 10 plate Nissan X trail 2.0 CDI 4x4 amazing cars and been well forgotten get one drive one and keep one I'm looking for one right now ☺️
Cheap to run, now that is the point why this E class is around.
We don't get those small diesel engines here in the US. I've typically seen the E class with a 3.5 engine. Believe there's bigger. All the way to AMG. But that's another world! In cost and performance.
I must drive the AMG and see how it compares...
@@HighPeakAutos You may never go back to the trusty diesels then! Put your credit card in a convenient place for gas fill-ups!
This is a two-year old review of a car which is now around 11 years old - what about a review of the newer e-class models?
I think you are missing the point if his channel
You can change the tracks woth the left button on the stearing wheel, when te tracks show up in your speedometer!
I think people just buy them because they love that 3 pointed star more than they do the actual car. Mercedes Benz means king of the road to some people.
I on the other hand prefer good looks, decent handling, and real leather in my cars, not that artico crap. In my opinion, the very best car in its class is the Jaguar XF. People might argue that its actually the 5 series which is also a fantastic saloon. But Jag ownership just feels so much more special and rewarding, even if it does occasionally get non-car people calling it an old man's car.
I have the older w211 E220CDI and it has just shy of 170bhp so that must be the E200CDI. The 220 isn’t to bad performance wise but the new model is available with even more power in the guise of the E250CDI. Definitely worth looking at if like me (taxi driver) you cover big miles and fuel economy is super important.
Has the car been reliable? Have you driven the car recently? How's the maintenance?
I have driven E-class about 700-800K km. They are so relaxing on traveling long distance, you only have to use the steering wheel when the road turns unlike BMW you constantly correctly it.
I would go for 2015-16 with 9-gear and led-ils, if you not happy with 170hp whish I think its good you can allways tuned it.
I agree! Or the E350 is even better, much more power etc
@@HighPeakAutos Diesel or petrol?
The diesel
I own a W213 E220 CDI, and I think its a wonderful car
I love my e350 2010
Fully equipped
Good and fair commentary as usual young un!
Looks like Merc have bowed down to the greens and taxi drivers alike as they have produced a potentially large (ish) underpowered engine which gives good mpg and low emissions but created a boring drive of a car.
I think the interior is a little toTeutonic and to clinical and harks back to the 80’s. The spec seems a little bare even for a 9 year old car especially as you say it should come fully loaded being top of the range.
I think I’d rather drive a model with more poke (and features) than this particular Merc.
Me too!
If you wanted the best you’d opt for jaguar 😉
I have a 2005 E220
I love it and it is reliable. Bushings do go every 2 - 3 years but that's it.
My biggest and only really annoying problem is that it has NO Cup holders. Drives me mad ☹
I have a 2005 w211 also, beautiful cars. My engine has been faultless
Black cars with privacy windows look so sombre, like driving a hearse. Take out the dark windows and change the colour to blue, red, or silver and you won't be mistaken as the local undertaker!
*I often have to leave my 2 dogs in the car while nipping in to to the local SuperMarket on way home after a walkies, and besides keeping them cooler in summer don't want any one peering in and Stealing Them.*
@@GrrMeister Bully for you my friend, I wasn't suggesting we should all conform to my tastes, just stating an opinion. I totally get that some people want privacy glass, but personally it puts me off a vehicle. As a confirmed dog man I'd always advocate windows partially lowered if you are going to leave them in a vehicle, smoked glass does not mean the car will be significantly cooler inside. You need the air to circulate. :)
@@smoothmicra *Take that totally, my present vehicle enables me to park and keep cool car for up ½ hour (Mercedes W247) B200CDi*
@@GrrMeister Brilliant, so your car keeps your pooches cool, the privacy glass stops the dog nappers? You have it all!😁
I've got the latest gen W213 E220d and it's light years from this model. 194bhp, handles beautifully and the interior is a class apart from the XF, the boring Audi A6 and the 5 series. And you can change tracks on the steering wheel! 😉
This model really needs more horse power. I do like the look of them though :)
@@HighPeakAutos I agree, the 2.1 had a reputation for being a clattery unit as well. The W213 has a 2 litre new design, much quieter and loads more power. £30 a year road tax too thanks to Adblue!
I've just had a 2015 C220 Cdi AMG Sport and that was great. Much better. I think that was 194 bhp too
So what is light years from this model?
Just got myself one
E350d every time.😎
THE E 350 IS THE MODEL TO HAVE LOOKS GREAT AND GOES LIKE A ROCKET
The reversed indicator stock with the wiper one is a sole reason to skip the 1st gen and go for the updated 2014 model year.
At least in the USA the fuel efficiency no longer justify the extra maintenance and repair costs of a diesel. The newer CGI petrol engines efficiency is pretty close to the that of the diesel without the high repair costs
The E350 is the one to have great engine loads of power .
very true , small engine for the size of this e class , even the previous modes of the e class have had the same issues, big cab for the 2.2 diesel engine . keep up the good reviews 👍
I do like the E- Class, however the 2.2 good for urban driving and minicabs but for mostly country then the 3.0 litre is a better bet - higher trim than the Avantgarde too as I do like my toys.
I had the same car but 2008 version. I understand what you mean when acellerating form a start at a junction. there's like a delayed action (almost 2 seconds) befor ethe car starts to 'get a grip'. My 2004 e class did the same. and comfort WAS an issue it was hard and had noisy suspension. However it did have over 200k on the clock and yes the good points were the fuel economy and the reliability. Would I buy another? YES!!!
It's the car for us in Balkans to buy it when it's 15 years old. With exactly that engine or some other weakest diesel.
You can change tracks, you need to select the player first
I very much enjoy your style of review please keep it up and keep making more. 10 out of 10 for content detail and delivery
Thanks for watching! :)
You can change tracks on a 54 plate e270 cdi. Far More power...beautiful car.
I have one of these W212 Mercedes. It is a 2014 350CDI Sport auto which had 23K miles on it when I bought it in 2021 (it had been in storage for a number of years).
I have put on another 10K and there have been no issues so far - which is what one might expect of a low mileage car.
My W212 E350 CDI Sport is a lot more forgiving on uneven surfaces than the W211 E210 Sport that I owned previously.
It is more of a motorway car. The steering is jittery on uneven A/B roads and it really doesn't handle that well (compared to a 2001 BMW E39 525i. Really ??? - answer yes).
Minor criticisms are as follows:-
1)Annoying MB positioning of wiper/wash/indicator/do everything stalk on the left of the steering column.
2)Auto box selector switch on the right of the steering column which can catch you out if you also drive another car with wipers on that side.
3)Unreadable Satnav which requires periodic updating at £180 a shot.
4)"Lets keep it secret shall we" online MB servicing records so you don't get a service book with stamps that could record independent garages servicing.
Other than that, it's a great car and is spacious and comfortable - probably more comfortable in the non-Sport versions.
In the States the E class diesel is 3.0L or 3.5L with more than adequate horse power and torque.
E320cdi is the one to buy, might cost a little more but you'll get a lot more driving pleasure from it.
I agree. The E200 is very slow
What year? Has it been reliable?
The track search is on Lhs of steering wheel. Never known a 136hp merc e class. Smallest usually 176hp. Power failure possibly?
This one is a 136 E200CDI. Its quite rare because hardly anyone bought one. You can change the track, but you have to go through the sub menu on the computer, rather than just being able to press a 'skip' button like very other car out there
Its basically a wafter, for people who just want to glide along
Yeah basically. Its very good at that
I've seen several appearing with driver's seat leather coming apart. Liked one until I drove it and manual, auto low or high power was terrible. Mercedes sorted CD forward track overnight on a mate's after he told them all done on his drive remotely from HQ
Very good comments from this guy .ten out of ten
Thanks for watching
@@HighPeakAutos l like the way u tell it as it is. I never realized the engine was underpowered and could be noisey as I was thinking of buying one .many thanks
Thanks! They're much better with more horse power. If youre after one, try and go for an E250CDI or even better an E350CDI. Cheers
What would you choose, this or the Skoda Superb?
09 E250 w212 (2.1) CDI SPORT 6 sp AMG PACK 204bhp that's the car you should have been test driving not the taxi model
I have the same engine in my facelift 2015 model s212 with 177hp and i never feel underpowered honestly!
I have a 2013 e220 estate, goes well enough, not the most refined engine but its lovely and smooth on the motorway. :)
I have a 2010 E350CDI AMG Coupe in metallic diamond white, I bought it new when it first came out & I have no plans to get rid of it. I still love the look of it, especially with the pan roof open and the pillar less windows down, it still looks good 10 years on. It’s economical, it’s quick enough & I’ve had no problems with it having covered 70k miles. It’s probably now only worth £8k or so, it’s worth far more to me. The 3ltr diesel is a gem. By the way, great review.
Basic rechip is cheap. 103 kw / 136 hp to 131 kw / 178 hp and 300 nm to 378 nm of torque. Compared to a 220 cdi which is 125 kw / 170 hp and 400 nm.
Got one of this, - used for Ubering- you will make me a favour if you take it away 😊Driving a 330e now. So smooth, so quick. Can't compare. And cc free