MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class
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1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M111 E20 (2.0L I4)/M111 E24 (2.4L I4) (W210)
W210 / M111 E20 (2.0L I4), M111 E24 (2.4L I4), M104 E32 (3.2L I6), M112 E24 (2.4L V6, introduced late 1996), M112 E28 (2.8L V6), OM605 (3.0L I5 Diesel), OM606 (3.0L I6 Diesel) / Inline-4, Inline-6 gasoline and diesel engines; V6 gasoline introduced late 1996 in some markets
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M104.992/M112 E24 (W210)
W210 / M104.992, M112 E24, OM604 DE22 LA, OM611 DE22 LA / The 1997 W210 E-Class featured multiple engines globally: inline-6 gasoline (M104.992, 2.8L), V6 gasoline (M112 E24, 2.4L), and inline-4 diesel (OM604 DE22 LA, OM611 DE22 LA) in European markets.
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M112 E24/M112 E32 (W210)
W210 / M112 E24, M112 E32, M112 E28, OM613, OM611 / 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 featured inline-4 and V6 gasoline engines plus 4-cylinder diesel variants, differing by market. Gasoline engines include the M112 V6 units (2.4L - M112 E24, 2.8L - M112 E28, 3.2L - M112 E32). Diesels include the OM611 2.2L I4 and OM613 3.2L inline-5, mostly for European and some non-US markets.
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M272 E25 (2.5L V6 petrol)/M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol) (W211)
W211 / M272 E25 (2.5L V6 petrol), M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), OM646 (2.2L I4 diesel), M113 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol AMG, limited markets) / The 2005 E-Class W211 featured inline-4 and V6 petrol engines mainly, with V8 and diesel options varying by market. Engine codes are market-dependent, with M272 V6 petrol and OM642 diesel being the most common globally.
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M272 E35/M272 E30 (W211)
W211 / M272 E35, M272 E30, OM642 / 2007 E-Class W211 generation engines include the M272 V6 petrol (3.5L and 3.0L variants) and the OM642 3.0L V6 diesel used in many markets. Variants and power outputs vary by market and emission regulations.
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol)/OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel) (W211)
W211 / M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM651 (2.2L inline-4 diesel, late 2008+ Europe), M156 (6.2L V8 petrol AMG variant) / Range of inline-4, V6, V8 petrol and diesel engines; AMG V8 variant available
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M272.964/M273.961 (W212)
W212 / M272.964, M273.961, OM642, OM651, M156 / Range of engines including V6 and V8 petrol (M272.964, M273.961, M156 AMG V8) and 4- and 6-cylinder diesel (OM642 V6, OM651 inline-4). Availability varies by market.
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M271DE18LA/M272E35 (W212)
W212 / M271DE18LA, M272E35, OM642, OM651, M156 / Varied gasoline and diesel engines including 1.8L I4 turbocharged (M271DE18LA), 3.5L V6 (M272E35), 3.0L V6 diesel (OM642, OM651), and AMG 6.2L V8 (M156) available globally with regional variations.
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M271 DE18 LA (E200 CGI)/M276 DE35 LA (E350) (W212)
W212 / M271 DE18 LA (E200 CGI), M276 DE35 LA (E350), OM642 (E250 BlueTEC diesel), OM651 (E220 BlueTEC diesel) / Range of inline-4, V6 petrol and diesel engines; petrol engines feature direct injection and turbocharging on some variants; diesel versions focus on BlueTEC technology for emissions control.
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4, gasoline, Euro markets)/M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo gasoline, select markets) (W212)
W212 / M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4, gasoline, Euro markets), M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo gasoline, select markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6 gasoline, global), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, European and select global markets), OM651 (2.1L I4 diesel, European markets) / 2013 E-Class W212 models include turbocharged 4-cylinder and naturally aspirated or turbo V6 gasoline engines, alongside diesel variants primarily for Europe. Engine availability depends on market regulations and emissions.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M274/OM651 (W212)
W212 / M274, OM651, OM642, M276, M157 / Range of inline-4, V6, V8, and diesel engines depending on market, including 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (M274), 2.1L diesel inline-4 (OM651), 3.0L diesel V6 (OM642), 3.5L V6 gasoline (M276), and 5.5L V8 twin-turbo (M157 AMG).
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M264/M256 (W213)
W213 / M264, M256, OM654, OM642, M274, M276 / In 2016, the W213 E-Class introduced a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines globally, with inline-4 engines M264 (gasoline), M274 (gasoline), OM654 (diesel), V6 engines M256 (mild hybrid gasoline), M276 (gasoline), and OM642 (V6 diesel) in certain markets.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo petrol)/OM654q (2.0L I4 turbo diesel) (W213)
W213 / M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo petrol), OM654q (2.0L I4 turbo diesel), M276 DE35 AL (3.5L V6 petrol, limited markets), OM642 (3.0L V6 turbo diesel) / Range of turbocharged inline-4 and V6 petrol and diesel engines depending on market; 2.0L I4 petrol and diesel most common globally
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L inline-4 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe)/M256 E35 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe/USA) (W213)
W213 / M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L inline-4 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe), M256 E35 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe/USA), OM654q (2.0L inline-4 turbo diesel, Europe), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel, Europe), M176 (4.0L V8 biturbo, AMG variants, selected markets) / Multiple engines depending on market: petrol inline-4 and inline-6 with mild hybrid, diesel inline-4 and inline-6 in Europe, and AMG V8 biturbo for high-performance variants.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M264 (1.5L I4 turbo, mild hybrid, selected markets)/M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L I4 turbo hybrid) (W213)
W213 / M264 (1.5L I4 turbo, mild hybrid, selected markets), M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L I4 turbo hybrid), M264 E20 DEH LA (2.0L I4 turbo, global), M276 DE 30 LA (3.0L V6 biturbo, select markets), OM654q (2.0L I4 diesel, primarily Europe), OM656 (3.0L I6 diesel, Europe) / Range of inline-4 gasoline engines including 1.5L mild hybrids and 2.0L turbo, 3.0L V6 biturbo petrol, and diesel 4- and 6-cylinder engines depending on market.
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M256 (MHEV inline-6 petrol mild hybrid)/OM654 (2.0L inline-4 diesel) (W213/V213/S213)
W213/V213/S213 / M256 (MHEV inline-6 petrol mild hybrid), OM654 (2.0L inline-4 diesel), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel), M264 (2.0L inline-4 petrol), M264 eq Boost (mild hybrid 4-cyl petrol), M274 (older 2.0L 4-cyl petrol in some markets), M276 (3.0L V6 petrol in some markets), M178 (AMG 4.0L V8 twin-turbo in AMG models) / A lineup of petrol and diesel engines with mild-hybrid (48V) technology in many variants; availability depends on market and emission regulations.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | M111 E20 (2.0L I4), M111 E24 (2.4L I4), M104 E32 (3.2L I6), M112 E24 (2.4L V6, introduced late 1996), M112 E28 (2.8L V6), OM605 (3.0L I5 Diesel), OM606 (3.0L I6 Diesel) | 2.0 - 3.2 liters gasoline, 3.0 liters diesel | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), direct injection (diesel) |
| 1997 | technical-profile | M104.992, M112 E24, OM604 DE22 LA, OM611 DE22 LA | 2.4L to 2.8L (gasoline), 2.2L (diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), direct injection (diesel) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | M112 E24, M112 E32, M112 E28, OM613, OM611 | 2.2L - 3.2L | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (gasoline), Common-rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | M272 E25 (2.5L V6 petrol), M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), OM646 (2.2L I4 diesel), M113 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol AMG, limited markets) | 2.2L to 5.5L depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol) / Common-rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | M272 E35, M272 E30, OM642 | 3.0L - 3.5L | Sequential EFI (petrol), Common Rail Direct Injection (diesel) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM651 (2.2L inline-4 diesel, late 2008+ Europe), M156 (6.2L V8 petrol AMG variant) | 2.2L to 6.2L depending on engine and market | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | M272.964, M273.961, OM642, OM651, M156 | 2.1L to 6.2L depending on engine version | Direct injection (petrol and diesel variants) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | M271DE18LA, M272E35, OM642, OM651, M156 | 1.8L to 6.2L depending on engine version | Direct injection with multi-point injection in some engines |
| 2012 | technical-profile | M271 DE18 LA (E200 CGI), M276 DE35 LA (E350), OM642 (E250 BlueTEC diesel), OM651 (E220 BlueTEC diesel) | 1.8-3.5 L petrol, 2.1-3.0 L diesel | Direct injection for petrol engines, common rail for diesel |
| 2013 | technical-profile | M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4, gasoline, Euro markets), M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo gasoline, select markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6 gasoline, global), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, European and select global markets), OM651 (2.1L I4 diesel, European markets) | 1.8L to 3.5L (gasoline), 2.1L to 3.0L (diesel) | Direct injection (gasoline), common rail injection (diesel) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | M274, OM651, OM642, M276, M157 | 1991-5461 cc depending on engine | Direct injection, turbocharged on most engines |
| 2016 | technical-profile | M264, M256, OM654, OM642, M274, M276 | 1.6L to 3.0L depending on engine variant and market | Direct injection for gasoline engines; common rail direct injection for diesel engines |
| 2017 | technical-profile | M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo petrol), OM654q (2.0L I4 turbo diesel), M276 DE35 AL (3.5L V6 petrol, limited markets), OM642 (3.0L V6 turbo diesel) | 2.0L to 3.5L depending on engine | Direct injection with turbocharging on petrol and diesel engines |
| 2019 | technical-profile | M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L inline-4 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe), M256 E35 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe/USA), OM654q (2.0L inline-4 turbo diesel, Europe), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel, Europe), M176 (4.0L V8 biturbo, AMG variants, selected markets) | 1.5L to 4.0L depending on engine variant | Direct injection with turbocharging; mild hybrid systems on petrol engines |
| 2020 | technical-profile | M264 (1.5L I4 turbo, mild hybrid, selected markets), M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L I4 turbo hybrid), M264 E20 DEH LA (2.0L I4 turbo, global), M276 DE 30 LA (3.0L V6 biturbo, select markets), OM654q (2.0L I4 diesel, primarily Europe), OM656 (3.0L I6 diesel, Europe) | 1.5L to 3.0L | Direct injection with turbocharging and mild hybrid assistance in select gasoline engines |
| 2022 | technical-profile | M256 (MHEV inline-6 petrol mild hybrid), OM654 (2.0L inline-4 diesel), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel), M264 (2.0L inline-4 petrol), M264 eq Boost (mild hybrid 4-cyl petrol), M274 (older 2.0L 4-cyl petrol in some markets), M276 (3.0L V6 petrol in some markets), M178 (AMG 4.0L V8 twin-turbo in AMG models) | 1991 cc to 3982 cc depending on engine | Direct Injection (gasoline), Common Rail (diesel) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | M111 E20 (2.0L I4), M111 E24 (2.4L I4), M104 E32 (3.2L I6), M112 E24 (2.4L V6, introduced late 1996), M112 E28 (2.8L V6), OM605 (3.0L I5 Diesel), OM606 (3.0L I6 Diesel) | SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting MB 229.1/229.3 specifications | Approx. 6.5 liters total service fill including filter change (varies by engine) | MB 236.14 for automatic transmission |
| 1997 | M104.992, M112 E24, OM604 DE22 LA, OM611 DE22 LA | 5W-40 synthetic motor oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.1 specification | Approx. 7.5 liters (service fill including filter change, gasoline engines); diesel engines approx. 7.0 liters including filter | MB ATF Type 236.1 or equivalent |
| 2002 | M112 E24, M112 E32, M112 E28, OM613, OM611 | Mercedes-Benz approved 5W-40 fully synthetic engine oil | Approximately 7.5 liters service fill including filter change (varies by engine; consult specific engine manual) | MB 236.1 approved ATF for automatic transmissions |
| 2005 | M272 E25 (2.5L V6 petrol), M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), OM646 (2.2L I4 diesel), M113 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol AMG, limited markets) | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 approved synthetic motor oil | Approx. 7.5 liters (service fill, includes filter change) for V6 petrol; varies with engine size | MB 236.10 approved ATF for automatic transmissions |
| 2007 | M272 E35, M272 E30, OM642 | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil meeting MB 229.3 or MB 229.5 specs | Approx. 7.5 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change) | MB 236.14 spec automatic transmission fluid |
| 2008 | M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel), M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol), OM651 (2.2L inline-4 diesel, late 2008+ Europe), M156 (6.2L V8 petrol AMG variant) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 | Approx. 7.5L - service-fill capacity including oil filter change (varies by engine) | MB-approved automatic transmission fluid (e.g. MB 236.14 for 7G-Tronic) |
| 2010 | M272.964, M273.961, OM642, OM651, M156 | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 5W-40 or equivalent | Approx. 7.5L (service fill with filter change, varies by engine) | MB 236.14 or compatible ATF for 7G-Tronic |
| 2011 | M271DE18LA, M272E35, OM642, OM651, M156 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or manufacturer-specified oil meeting MB Approval 229.5 or 229.51 | Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill with oil filter change (varies by engine) | MB 236.14 for 7G-Tronic; varies for manual |
| 2012 | M271 DE18 LA (E200 CGI), M276 DE35 LA (E350), OM642 (E250 BlueTEC diesel), OM651 (E220 BlueTEC diesel) | MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 approved synthetic motor oil | Approx. 7.5 L service-fill including filter for V6 petrol engines; consult region-specific manuals for exact values | MB 236.14 or approved equivalent |
| 2013 | M271 DE18 LA (1.8L I4, gasoline, Euro markets), M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo gasoline, select markets), M276 DE35 (3.5L V6 gasoline, global), OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel, European and select global markets), OM651 (2.1L I4 diesel, European markets) | MB Approved 229.5 synthetic engine oil | Approx. 7.5L (service fill includes oil filter replacement, varies by engine) | MB 236.14 or equivalent synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2014 | M274, OM651, OM642, M276, M157 | Mercedes-Benz Approved Synthetic 229.5 or 229.51 grade oils | Approx. 7.5 liters (service-fill, includes filter change) for 3.5L V6 engines; varies by engine, check specific market versions | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF (e.g., MB 236.14) |
| 2016 | M264, M256, OM654, OM642, M274, M276 | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 meeting MB approval MB 229.5 or MB 229.52 depending on engine | Approx. 7.4 liters for 4-cylinder engines; 8.5 liters for 6-cylinder engines (service fill including oil filter replacement) | MB 236.14 or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2017 | M274 DE20 LA (2.0L I4 turbo petrol), OM654q (2.0L I4 turbo diesel), M276 DE35 AL (3.5L V6 petrol, limited markets), OM642 (3.0L V6 turbo diesel) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic engine oil, typically MB 229.5 or later specification | Approx. 6.5 liters (service-fill includes oil filter), varies by engine | MB 236.14 or as specified by Mercedes-Benz for 9G-TRONIC |
| 2019 | M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L inline-4 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe), M256 E35 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 turbo, mild-hybrid petrol, Europe/USA), OM654q (2.0L inline-4 turbo diesel, Europe), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel, Europe), M176 (4.0L V8 biturbo, AMG variants, selected markets) | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.52 synthetic motor oil | Approximately 6.5 liters (service fill, includes oil filter replacement), varies by engine | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic ATF (e.g., MB 236.15 specification) |
| 2020 | M264 (1.5L I4 turbo, mild hybrid, selected markets), M264 E15 DEH LA (1.5L I4 turbo hybrid), M264 E20 DEH LA (2.0L I4 turbo, global), M276 DE 30 LA (3.0L V6 biturbo, select markets), OM654q (2.0L I4 diesel, primarily Europe), OM656 (3.0L I6 diesel, Europe) | Mercedes-Benz recommended synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil | Approximately 7 to 9 liters service-fill including filter; exact volume varies with engine code; replace oil filter with every oil change | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF 134 synthetic fluid |
| 2022 | M256 (MHEV inline-6 petrol mild hybrid), OM654 (2.0L inline-4 diesel), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel), M264 (2.0L inline-4 petrol), M264 eq Boost (mild hybrid 4-cyl petrol), M274 (older 2.0L 4-cyl petrol in some markets), M276 (3.0L V6 petrol in some markets), M178 (AMG 4.0L V8 twin-turbo in AMG models) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil depending on engine | Approx. 7.5 L including filter; service-fill with filter replacement required (varies by engine type) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic ATF (specific grade depends on transmission) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M111 E20 (2.0L I4), M111 E24 (2.4L I4), M104 E32 (3.2L I6), M112 E24 (2.4L V6, introduced late 1996), M112 E28 (2.8L V6), OM605 (3.0L I5 Diesel), OM606 (3.0L I6 Diesel), M104.992, M112 E24, OM604 DE22 LA, OM611 DE22 LA, M112 E32
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (some markets and engines), 4-speed automatic 4G-Tronic (early 1996), 5-speed automatic 722.6 (introduced gradually 1996), MB 236.14 for automatic transmission, Optional 5-speed manual (market dependent, mainly Europe), 4-speed 4G-Tronic automatic (some markets); 5-speed automatic 5G-Tronic (later availability varies), MB ATF Type 236.1 or equivalent, Available on select 4-cylinder diesel models ( 5-speed manual), 5-speed automatic (722.6) common across gasoline and diesel models
- Tire sizes: 195/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/50 R16, 215/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 225/50 R17, 245/45 R17, varies by model and market
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting MB 229.1/229.3 specifications / 5W-40 synthetic motor oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.1 specification / Mercedes-Benz approved 5W-40 fully synthetic engine oil / Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 approved synthetic motor oil
- Transmission fluid: MB 236.14 for automatic transmission / MB ATF Type 236.1 or equivalent / MB 236.1 approved ATF for automatic transmissions / MB 236.10 approved ATF for automatic transmissions
- Coolant: Approx. 10 liters / Approx. 11 liters / Approximately 10 liters, depends on engine and body style / Around 9 liters depending on engine and setup
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, change interval approx. every 2 years
Known problems
- Front suspension wear (wishbone bushings, ball joints)
- Rear axle air suspension leaks (if equipped)
- Rust in door sills and wheel arches (Europe)
- Electronic control module sporadic faults
- Early W210 rust issues on rear wheel arches
- Front lower control arm bushings wear
- Electrical system gremlins (door modules, climate control)
- Rust in wheel arches and lower doors in certain climates
- Cracking and wear in front suspension components over time
- Electrical issues with instrument cluster electronics
- Oil leaks from camshaft cover gaskets
- Timing chain tensioner issues on early M272 engines