Mercedes E Class (2013-2016) Owner Review - Acceleration, problems, costs.

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!

[coplandjason]

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.

[joedennehy]

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

[fuffoon]

Many beautiful Mercedes almost new for sale everywhere. The first maintenance bill scares many into trading down.

[GenesisReyesPhotography]

Great car !! Smile every time you look at it, except after you do the B service 🤣 the MPG is insanely good

[danielc.]

Nice one mate, I'm just going to see one today same colour, the only difference is it is an E220 😊

[fractalofgod]

The bonnet carpet is sound proofing and anti vibration so it quietens the engine sound.

[MrLF]

Your name is Aaron too?! That’s it! The final sign I needed to buy one lol

[johnrdoe]

278567 miles so far same cam chain. same gearbox. E220 tdi estate suspension change next week.A/c died 150000 miles.

[TheBlueskyson]

Sorry to see it go. Good luck bro. ty 4 gr8 vid. I have one on my radar

[nobodyknows-kgko]

Got a e250 facelift 2015 its awesome I recommend it

[albertakinremi]

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

[multiks]

so parking break is manual? there is no automatic electronic breaks when put in 'p' or when engine is switched off?

[jonathanmcdonagh]

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

[newua]

Are you American or do they speak with an American accent in Ireland?

[nelsonjeremias]

i know it was sold already, but something was wrong with the temp. geuge?

[UhhhhhnooOOooO]

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.