Diesel and petrol · 1994–2019

Mercedes-Benz E220

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz E220. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 4.4 L/100km, about $1,190 a year in Australia.

Mercedes-Benz E220 in black
Fuel use
4.4 L/100km
2017 official
A year's petrol
$1,190
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
1,329 km
59 L tank
Seats
5

What a E220 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.42/L petrol$10.72 per 100 km$1,190
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$13.05 per 100 km$1,436
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£12.46 per 100 miles£872
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.22 per 100 miles$1,109

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

W212, 2009–2016

Specs for the E 220 CDI / BlueTEC; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
W212
Built
2009-2016
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,868 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,465 mm
Wheelbase
2,874 mm
Kerb weight
1,660 kg
Boot
540 L

Engine

Engine
2.1 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
125 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.9 L/100km
CO₂
129 g/km
Fuel tank
59 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2009

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Diesel4.8 L/100km58 mpg49 mpg—
2018Diesel4.6 L/100km62 mpg51 mpg—
2017Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2016Diesel4.9 L/100km57 mpg48 mpg—
2015Diesel5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2014Diesel4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2013Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2012Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2011Diesel5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2010Diesel6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2008Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2007Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz E220 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz E220?

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E220 uses 4.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz E220 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $1,190 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.42/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz E220 go on a full tank?

About 1,329 km from its 59 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz E220's boot?

540 L, for the E 220 CDI / BlueTEC.

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