Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (W212) · E-Class
W212
The hardest edges the E-Class has worn since the W124.
- Production
- 2009–2016
- Built
- 1,002,456
- Body
- Sedan & wagon
- Chassis
- W212
Blistered rear arches and a hard shoulder line gave the W212 a deliberate squareness, a visual argument against the softness of the car it replaced.
Built from March 2008, it offered downsized M271 and M274 turbo fours, M272 and M276 V6s, the M278 biturbo V8 and AMG’s M156 and M157, with OM651 and OM642 diesels and an E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. ATTENTION ASSIST was standard from launch, and Active Lane Keeping and Adaptive Highbeam Assist appeared on the options list.
A thorough 2013 facelift replaced the four-lamp face with single units and added 9G-TRONIC; the coupé and cabriolet ran on the separate C207 and A207 codes.
Every model.
11 model designations across 2009–2016 — engines, transmissions and series codes for the W212.
| Model | Lata modelowe | Podwozie | Silnik | Skrzynia biegów | Razem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 200 CGI | 2009–2016 | 212 | 271 | 722.6 | — |
| E 250 CGI | 2009–2016 | 212 | 271 · 274 | 722.9 | — |
| E 300 | 2009–2016 | 212 | 272 · 276 | 722.9 | — |
| E 350 | 2009–2016 | 212 | 272 · 276 | 722.9 | — |
| E 500 | 2009–2016 | 212 | 273 · 278 | 722.9 | — |
| E 200 CDI | 2009–2016 | 212 | 651 | 722.9 | — |
| E 220 CDI | 2009–2016 | 212 | 651 | 722.9 | — |
| E 250 CDI | 2009–2016 | 212 | 651 | 722.9 | — |
| E 350 CDI / E 350 BlueTEC | 2009–2016 | 212 | 642 | 722.9 | — |
| E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID | 2012–2016 | 212 | 651 | 722.9 | — |
| E 63 AMG | 2009–2016 | 212 | 156 · 157 | 722.9 | — |
Year by year.
The W212 sedan from its safety-led debut through new engines, the extensive 2014 redesign and final year.
- 2010
- The W212 reached the United States with four angular headlamps, standard ATTENTION ASSIST and PRE-SAFE, and optional Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and adaptive high-beam control.
- The E 63 AMG introduced the 518 hp M156 V8, AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed transmission and AMG-specific suspension and brakes.
- 2011
- The E 350 BlueTEC diesel joined the US sedan range.
- 2012
- The E 350 adopted a 302 hp direct-injected M276 V6 and the E 550 changed to a 402 hp twin-turbo M278 V8.
- The E 63 AMG changed to the twin-turbo M157 V8 and offered an optional Performance Package.
- 2014
- The extensive facelift replaced the separate headlamp forms with single-piece units and redesigned the grille, bonnet, bumpers, rear lamps and interior details.
- The E 250 BlueTEC four-cylinder diesel replaced the E 350 BlueTEC in the United States.
- Stereo-camera Intelligent Drive systems added enhanced autonomous braking, lane assistance and DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist.
- The E 63 AMG adopted standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an available 577 hp S model.
- 2016
- The final W212 model year preceded the launch of the W213 sedan.
