Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Model codeW212 (Saloon)
S212 (Wagon)
ProductionMarch 2008[1] – January 2016 (sedan)
December 2008[2] – May 2016 (station wagon)
Model years2009–2016
Assembly
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV)
DesignerThomas Stopka (Original: 2005)
Michael Frei (Facelift: 2011)[5]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,874 mm (113.1 in) (Saloon/Estate)
  • 3,014 mm (118.7 in) (V 212 LWB)
Length
  • 4,868 mm (191.7 in) (Saloon)
  • 5,019 mm (197.6 in) (LWB)
  • 4,895 mm (192.7 in) (Estate)
Width
  • 1,854 mm (73.0 in) (Saloon/Estate)
Height
  • 1,470 mm (57.9 in) (Saloon)
  • 1,474 mm (58.0 in) (Estate)
Kerb weight1,540–2,000 kg (3,395–4,409 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)

The W212 and S212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class series is the fourth generation of the E-Class range of executive cars which was produced by Mercedes-Benz between 2009 and 2016 as the successor to the W211 E-Class. The body styles of the range are either four-door sedan/saloon (W212) or a five-door estate/wagon (S212). Coupé and convertible models of the E-Class of the same generation are W204 C-Class based and known as the C207 and A207, replacing the CLK-Class (C209 and A209) coupé and cabriolet. A high-performance E 63 AMG version of the W212 and S212 were available as well since 2009. In 2013, a facelift was introduced for the E-Class range, featuring significant styling changes, fuel economy improvements and updated safety features.

After being unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show to invited members of the press and put on public display at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show,[6] it was introduced in March 2009 for Europe and in July 2009 for North America in the saloon body style. In 2010, an estate body style became available to all markets, though the estate body style was available in Europe since August 2009. Global cumulative E-Class sales reached the milestone 550,000 vehicle mark in July 2011.[7] Production achieved the milestone 500,000 saloon unit mark in March 2012.[8]

The W212 E-Class was succeeded by the W213 E-Class in 2016 for the 2017 model year.

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  4. ^ Yulisman, Linda (22 November 2012). "Mercedes starts new assembly line for new M-Class model". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Losing Face – Mercedes' Billion €uro Facelift". driventowrite.com. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  6. ^ Viknesh Vijayenthiran (15 January 2008). "Preview: 2010 Mercedes E-Class". Motor Authority.
  7. ^ Ayapana, Erick (1 June 2011). "Current Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reaches 500,000 Sold Milestone". Motor Trend Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017.
  8. ^ Tutu, Andrei (28 March 2012). "Mercedes E-Class Sedan (W212): 500,000th Unit Produced". autoevolution.