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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 facelift Sedan (2020)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W211 Sedan (2002-2006)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

AMG E 53 4MATIC+

AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+

E 200

E 200 4MATIC

E 200d

E 220d

E 220d 4MATIC

E 300

E 300d 4MATIC

E 300de

E 300de 4MATIC

E 300e

E 300e 4MATIC

E 400d 4MATIC

E 450 4MATIC

E 200 CDI 5AT

E 200 CDI MT

E 200 Kompressor 5AT

E 200 Kompressor MT

E 220 CDI 5AT

E 220 CDI MT

E 240 4MATIC

E 240 MT

E 270 CDI 5AT

E 270 CDI MT

E 280 CDI 4MATIC

E 280 CDI 5AT

E 280 CDI 7AT

E 280 CDI MT

E 320 4MATIC

E 320 5AT

E 320 CDI 4MATIC

E 320 CDI 5AT

E 320 CDI 7AT

E 350 4MATIC

E 350 7AT

E 400 CDI 5AT

E 420 CDI 7AT

E 500 4MATIC

E 500 5AT

E 500 7AT

E 55 AMG

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI Euro5

1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG

1.4 TSI DSG

1.4 TSI EcoFuel

1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG

1.6 FSI

1.6 FSI AT

1.6

1.6 TDI

1.8 TSI

1.8 TSI DSG

1.8 TSI Tiptronic

1.9 TDI

2.0 BlueTDI

2.0 BlueTDI DSG

2.0 FSI

2.0 FSI 4Motion

2.0 FSI AT

2.0 TDI 110hp

2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp

2.0 TDI DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TFSI

2.0 TFSI AT

2.0 TSI

2.0 TSI DSG

2.0 TSI AT

3.2 FSI 4Motion

R36

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

540 L / 19.1 cu-ft

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Offroad | Approach Angle

14.5 deg

16.7 deg

14.4 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

8.7 deg

10.8 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

11.8 deg

17.0 deg

12.6 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Tire Size

Front wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20

Turning Circle

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

97 mm / 3.8 in

114 mm / 4.5 in

Size | Height

1460 mm / 57.5 in

1472 mm / 58.0 in

Size | Length

4765 mm / 187.6 in

Size | Width

1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1552.0 mm / 61.1 in

Track Width | Rear

1551.0 mm / 61.1 in

Wheel Size

Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20

Wheelbase

2939 mm / 115.7 in

2854 mm / 112.4 in

2709 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.281

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Transmission | Gears

9-speed

Production

Made In

Germany, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Thailand

Reviews

Neofiliac score

87%

82%

55%

Pros

Good performance available
Still offered with V8
Rather solid drivetrain

Superb M113K in E55 AMG
Elegant styling
All engines available in RWD
Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
No air- or ABC-related suspension problem

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Cons

Too many electronics
PHEV nonsense

Continued 4MATIC nonsense
Body corrosion issues

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling
Fewer reliable engine options

Price

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