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Mercedes-Benz E-class W210, facelift 1999 E 220 CDI (143 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class:
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
Before 1993, the E suffix in Mercedes-Benz model names referred to Einspritzmotor when in the early 1970s fuel injection began to proliferate beyond its upper-tier luxury and sporting models. By the launch of the facelifted W124 in 1993 fuel injection was ubiquitous in Mercedes engines, and the E was adopted as a prefix. The model line is referred to officially as the E-Class. All generations of the E-Class have offered either rear-wheel drive or Mercedes' 4Matic four-wheel drive system....(Read more on Wikipedia)
W210, facelift 1999 Overview:
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999). With 315 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). With a weight of 1590 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.4 s). The top speed reaches 213 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
E 220 CDI (143 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and torque for a 4-cylinder diesel, with decent acceleration and strong mid-range pull.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, making it a very economical choice for mixed and highway driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
- • Wide range of powerful and efficient engines (especially CDI models)
- • High-quality interior materials and build (for its era)
- • Timeless, elegant design
- • Good highway cruiser
Cons:
- • Prone to rust issues, particularly on pre-facelift models but still present
- • Electrical gremlins and sensor failures can be common
- • Maintenance and repair costs can be high
- • Some entry-level engines feel underpowered for the car's size
- • Automatic transmissions can feel dated compared to modern units
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(W210: July, 1997 - July, 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | E-class |
| Generation: | W210, facelift 1999 |
| Modification (Engine): | E 220 CDI (143 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 1999 |
| End of production: | March, 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l [23mm more] |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | OM 611 DE 22 LA / 611.961 More details about the engine OM 611 DE 22 LA / 611.961 |
| Engine displacement: | 2148 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 213 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 198.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 |
| Max. weight: | 2090 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4818 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Width: | 1799 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2833 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1536 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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