Welcome, Mercedes W212 Owners

The W212 E-Class brought technology to the moderate-sized placeholder in the Mercedes lineup, offering cutting-edge technology ranging from driver drowsiness detection to lane departure warning. We see a plethora of engine options available within the new, angular design of the 212-chassis, the entry level ranging from the M271 EVO, the turbocharged and direct-injected four cylinder, to its superseding M274. Beyond the four cylinder, engine options get a bit complicated; the W212 saw a mid-cycle facelift and refresh in 2013 regarded as the most complex that Mercedes has ever taken on by the manufacturer itself. As a result, powerplants beyond the four cylinder saw a good deal of variation; 2009 through 2011 CGI cars received a new direct-injected version of M272 V6, adding a bit more power. This same engine could be had with an electric-assist powerplant sandwiched between the engine and transmission on rear-drive models from 2013 onwards. 2009-2010 non-CGI models received a standard port-injected version of the M272.

From 2011 through 2014, however, the switch was made to the direct-injected M276 V6. The M276 was also available in its Biturbo trim in the W212-chassis via the E400 model.

Four V8s were available, beginning with the naturally-aspirated M273 V8 in earlier E550s and the M156 in the early E63, to the Biturbo M278 (Late E550) and the AMG-tinkered M157 in the late E63. Summarized, the W212-chassis brought direct-injection and fuel economy to the forefront within its lifespan, and also made the split of both rear-drive and 4MATIC driveline options standard across most engine offerings. Interestingly, despite coupe variants being branded as E-Class models, their chassis notation of “C207” actually links them most closely with the CLK models of yesteryear. 

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