Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 65 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: W210, S210
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,800–4,840 mm RDW | – | – |
| Width | 1,800–1,820 mm RDW | – | 1,799 mm |
| Height | 1,370–1,500 mm RDW | – | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,720–2,850 mm RDW | – | 2,833 mm |
| Front track | 1,528–1,583 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,528–1,576 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,375–1,705 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,475–1,805 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,940–2,340 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,900–2,100 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 720–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 500 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425–1,246 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,690–2,775 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 195–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 210–530 Nm ASTRA | – | 220–530 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R16, 205/60R16, 235/45R17, 215/55R16, 205/65R15, 195/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr, ja), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 74.3% (73.5–75.0) | 69.2% | 13,432 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 39.7% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 38.0% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 28.8% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 27.0% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 16.8% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
591 complaints for model years 1996–2002. 48 crashes · 21 fires · 42 injuries
- Suspension 134
- Electrical system 89
- Engine 76
- Airbags 73
- Transmission and drivetrain 31
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 65 versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210
Show all 65 versions
United Kingdom 36 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004E 200 Kompressor · E 200 Kompressor1 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 237–242 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2000–2004E 220 CDI Saloon · E 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2000–2004E 220 CDI Saloon · E 220 CDI · E220 CDI (All Tyre Sizes) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 240 | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.3–11.8 L/100 km NEDC | 271–283 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 240 | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9–11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 261–274 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 280 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8–11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 259–266 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 320 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2000–2004E 320 CDI Saloon · E 320 CDI | 3.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2000–2004E 320 CDI Estate · E 320 CDI | 3.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 430 | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.3–11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 271–281 g/km |
| 2001–2004E 55 AMG | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.5–12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 299–307 g/km |
| 2001E 270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2001E 270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 2001E 280 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.1–11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 266–275 g/km |
| 2000E 200 Kompressor Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2000E 200 Kompressor Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2000E 200 Kompressor Estate | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2000E 200 Kompressor Estate | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2000E 240 Saloon | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2000E 240 Saloon | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 2000E 240 Estate | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 2000E 240 Estate | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2000E 280 Saloon | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2000E 280 Saloon | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 257 g/km |
| 2000E 280 Estate | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 271 g/km |
| 2000E 280 Estate | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 2000E 320 Saloon | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 247 g/km |
| 2000E 320 Estate | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2000E 430 Saloon | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2000E 430 Estate | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 273 g/km |
| 2000E 55 AMG Saloon | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.2 L/100 km NEDC | 293 g/km |
| 2000E 55 AMG Estate | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km NEDC | 300 g/km |
United States 14 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1998–2003EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1999–2002EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2000–2002EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2001–2002EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1999–2000EMS CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2000GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1998–1999EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1999GUZZLER FFS | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1997–1998(FFS), EMS 2MODE · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), EMS 2MODE | 3.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), EMS 2MODE | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1995–1996 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 234–253 g/km |
| 1995–1996(FFS) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
Canada 15 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002Mid-size | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253–274 g/km |
| 1998–2002Station wagon: Mid-size | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267–274 g/km |
| 1999–2002Mid-size | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.3–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283–308 g/km |
| 2002Mid-size | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304 g/km |
| 2001Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267 g/km |
| 2000–2001Mid-size | 5.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.2–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304–317 g/km |
| 1999–2000Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 1997–1999Mid-size | 3.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.9–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 240–248 g/km |
| 1997Mid-size | 4.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 294 g/km |
| 1995–1996Compact | 3.0 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 8.7–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–251 g/km |
| 1995–1996Compact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.8–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271–276 g/km |
| 1995Minicompact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 299 g/km |
| 1995Subcompact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271 g/km |
| 1995Station wagon: Mid-size | 3.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 4.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.