Compare Mercedes C-class W203 vs Mercedes E-class W210 facelift vs Mercedes E-class W212

Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 Sedan (2000-2004)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W210 facelift Sedan (1999-2002)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W212 Sedan (2009-2012)

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Variants

C 30 CDI AMG

C 32 AMG

C 180 MT

C 180

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 180 Kompressor

C 200 CDI 116hp MT

C 200 CDI 116hp

C 200 CDI 122hp MT

C 200 CDI 122hp

C 200 CGI MT

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 200 Kompressor MT 02+

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor 02+

C 220 CDI MT

C 220 CDI MT 03+

C 220 CDI 03+

C 220 CDI

C 240 MT

C 240 4MATIC

C 240

C 270 CDI MT

C 270 CDI

C 320 MT

C 320 4MATIC

C 320

E 55 AMG 4MATIC

E 55 AMG

E 200 MT

E 200

E 200 CDI MT

E 200 CDI

E 200 Kompressor 163hp MT

E 200 Kompressor 163hp

E 200 Kompressor 192hp MT

E 200 Kompressor 192hp

E 220 CDI MT

E 220 CDI

E 240 2.4L MT

E 240 2.4L

E 240 2.6L MT

E 240 2.6L

E 270 CDI MT

E 270 CDI

E 280 MT

E 280 4MATIC

E 280

E 320 4MATIC

E 320

E 320 CDI

E 430 4MATIC

E 430

E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT

E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT

E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT

E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

E 220 CDI Edition MT

E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT

E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT

E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT

E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid

E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 350 4MATIC 7AT

E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT

E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT 2011+

E 350 BlueTEC 7AT

E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT

E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT

E 400 Hybrid

E 500 4MATIC 7AT

E 500 7AT

E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT

E 63 AMG M156

E 63 AMG M157

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

455 L / 16.1 cu-ft

520 L / 18.4 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Double-wishbone

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

11.3 m / 37.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

0.8 kWh (gross)

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length

4818 mm / 189.7 in

Wheelbase

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2833 mm / 111.5 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0

142.5 m / 467.4 ft

Electric Range

1.0 km / 0.6 mi

Towing Capacity

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

Reviews

Neofiliac score

59%

67%

76%

Pros

Rather reliable diesel engine range
Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
M113E55 in the E55 AMG
Robust 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission
Good towing capacity

Great E63 AMG with either M156 or M157
Good 0.25 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity
Better reputation for quality

Cons

RUST
Loss of V8
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
4MATIC started creeping in
RUST!

Arguably less elegant than W211
MacPherson strut front suspension

Price

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