Mercedes E Class (2013-2016) Owner Review - Acceleration, problems, costs.
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Reviewing my experience living with the Mercedes-Benz E200 CDI (W212 Facelift).
This Mercedes E-Class has been my daily driver for over 2 years and my ownership journey is coming to an end.
This video shows key features, the acceleration 0-100kph, trunk space, under the bonnet, fuel economy and I also discuss the issues I faced as well as what I love about it.
Overall, the car is great. I would recommend buying one of these but only if it is in good condition, with a good service history.
If the owner seems defective, the car probably is too!!
The best things about the car:
The price to quality ratio. As a pre-owned car, a decent one is between 12k and 20k, depending on the year / mileage.
The look, timeless in my opinion.
The solid driving experience. Refined. Smooth.
The tech is excellent for the price point. It is a high tech car for a low price as a pre-loved machine.
Reliability. I have had no trouble with my car in the 2 years and almost 40k kms.
Fuel economy. I got 5.4l / 100kms on motorway, 6.5 in town. Overall approx 6.0 was the average. To compare, my mate's 2014 Landrover Discovery gets 10.1 l/100km and my wife's 2012 Fiat 500 gets 5.2 l/100km
Worst things about the car:
It is really nice. This means I can't use it to transport anything dirty (like a dog).
It is a saloon. I cannot bring large items in the rear. Rear seats do not fold.
Maintenance is VERY important to be done on a car like this to keep the mechanical gremlins at bay. Maintenance from Mercedes Benz is quite expensive.
Key facts about my ownership:
Bought November 2019 for €15950. I traded in a 2012 VW Golf 1.2 Auto and paid the balance.
Sold December 2021 for €12500.
Serviced twice, costing €350 and €450 each.
New tires, €800.
Brake pads, €300.
Air Conditioning re-gas €60.
New battery €290.
Other than the above (standard maintenance on a car with this mileage) there were no other issues whatsoever.
Any questions, please put them below. Cheers!
Just picked up a 2014 facelift E220 CDI estate, lovely car and I'm very pleased with it. Yes, it does make me smile when I get in the car.
I've got the e350 avantgarde with real leather. 302 hp 0 to 60 6 seconds odd. I grin like an idiot every time I get in it. Love it
The bonnet carpet is sound proofing and anti vibration so it quietens the engine sound.
Many beautiful Mercedes almost new for sale everywhere. The first maintenance bill scares many into trading down.
278567 miles so far same cam chain. same gearbox. E220 tdi estate suspension change next week.A/c died 150000 miles.
Great car !! Smile every time you look at it , except after you do the B service 🤣 the MPG is insanely good
Just did the A9, the big one! 1280 euro. Plus 2000 in needs done. The first 1000 gets done tomorrow, injectors pulled, cleaned, re-seating and transmission cooler replacement. Then April for the flex pipe and stabilizer links. And its normal. These parts get used up. Much I could do myself but they have good coffee and a beautiful accountant that I like and a high brow showroom to literally sniff around.
@@fuffoonthe beautiful accountant wants nothing to do with your ass…..
Nice one mate, I'm just going to see one today same colour, the only difference is it is an E220 😊
Your name is Aaron too?! That’s it! The final sign I needed to buy one lol
Sorry to see it go. Good luck bro. ty 4 gr8 vid. I have one on my radar
Update. Bought a 2017 E class coupe, diesel. It's beuatiful. 2 year merc certified warranty. ty
About time 👊
Best Car !
Got a e250 facelift 2015 its awesome I recommend it
How is it in mpg
I got the e class 2014 coupe bluetec e350, I only drive it conservatively I’m trying to preserve its lifespan and hopefully won’t rack up too much cost if I only use it occasionally small trips.
To be honest I just wanted a nice car, but in all honesty I still only use it for to A to B trips
These cars are meant to be driven. There is a reason you see them as taxis in Berlin. Looked after well, they can get over 1,000,000km on the clock. But having one and not driving it, that is what made me decide to sell it on. They are too nice to sit on a driveway!
@@FalertTheDim but if I drive it conservatively, won’t it last me longer? I got it high mileage 100k miles but I’m think if I drove it conservatively it will last me 3+ years ideally I want the car to last me
@@albertakinremi248 In theory yes, but if you look after it, it should last a very long time regardless of how much you drive it. They are very sturdily built cars. Regular servicing is key. 100k miles for these cars is quite low. I sold mine at 125k miles and it was giving no trouble at all.
@@FalertTheDim mine is a 2014 e350 bluetec, is it a good idea to get a warranty on this type of car at such mileage? I am thinking to try and stay safe in case of costly repairs 🤔 would getting a warranty make sense?
@@albertakinremi248 Yes, repairs can be expensive - especially from a main Mercedes-Benz dealer. Warranties can give you peace of mind, but ensure to get one that covers all aspects of the car, not just the engine / gearbox. They can be expensive too, but if the cost of repairs is weighing on your mind, well worth it. In my view, no point having a nice car if you are worried to drive it.
5:39 - i cringed, the engines cold!
so parking break is manual? there is no automatic electronic breaks when put in 'p' or when engine is switched off?
There is a park gear. That is what I used mostly. It works great. I only used the parking brake on hills
Are you American or do they speak with an American accent in Ireland?
It's irish accent ye yanks 😅
I have never seen one with the absolute base options. There is not one option on this car. I thought I had a decently base E350 AWD. I have about 10 options, which is near base, considering there is about 90 othet options. This car doesn't even have a 50 dollar/Euro option. Wow and it's a 200. It's in great condition for the milage. Most first year face-lifts are 2014. This better get damn amazing MPG. 0-60 in 10.2? Are you really doing an acceleration demonstration? ;)
As a caveat...That Eco explanation is incorrect. That Eco button is for stop start in conditions that never occur. That button has nothing to do with the ECO/Sport button. You like to buy money pit cars. That Fiat os the worst built.
Well... I've been told!
@FalertTheDim That explains it well and detailed. Ah, the usual.
Hi im thinking bou buy one of 2015 reg . Is there much hassle with the auto gear box and rust heard they nad for rust. Thanks
No issues with rust or gearbox on mine. Recommend looking in the service history for gearbox servicings. Best of luck!
@@FalertTheDim ya that's the only thing that kinda stopping me gettin one . Thanks for reply
@@jonathanmcdonagh9911 excellent E220 on cars ireland,,1 owner 19k best seen in while plus warranty included
@@jb6368 have u link
@@jonathanmcdonagh9911old ones did but these don’t rust 👍
i know it was sold already, but something was wrong with the temp. geuge?
No, it takes about 10 mins to warm up. Once it got going it would stay at 90 degrees