Diesel and petrol · 1994–2019
Mercedes-Benz E220
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz E220. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 4.4 L/100km: 64 mpg UK, 53 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 4.4 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 64 mpg
- US mpg
- 53 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,329 km
- 59 L tank
What a E220 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $13.05 per 100 km | $1,436 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $10.72 per 100 km | $1,190 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 58 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 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: 64 mpg in UK gallons and 53 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz E220 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,436 in New Zealand, $1,190 in Australia, £872 in United Kingdom, $1,109 in United States.
How far does a Mercedes-Benz E220 go on a full tank?
About 1,329 km (826 miles) 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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From other makes, closest in what they use.
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