The average Mercedes in the back of the W210, released in 1995, has become a landmark model. Old fans of the brand were shocked by the appearance: double oval headlights of a complex shape, the triumph of biodesign and a completely new interior style, far gone from the usual classic forms towards sophistication and luxury. In addition, the interior space has noticeably increased - almost the flagship W140, only with a short base, has turned out.

Of course, in terms of comfort, the car still fell short of him, but it had something to impress the future owner with. The impression was made not only by the new interior and exterior, but also by the technology…

Pictured: W210 and W140

Not at all about technology

First of all, the power bar has been seriously raised. The glorious ancestor of the model, the W124 sedan, could not particularly boast of versions with a V8: these were special and expensive E420 and E500, which differed from the base cars even in the front spars. And they were made at the Porsche factory. The new car adopted V8 engines as native - the E420 version was available since 1996, like the AMG E50, and after restyling, the AMG E55 version with a 5.5-liter engine appeared. Since the engine compartment has become larger, third-party tuners have already transplanted a V12 engine under the hood, and with it the car was even considered the fastest sedan in the world for some time. Once again, a step has been taken towards enjoyment behind the wheel. To do this, not only once again updated the suspension, but also replaced the steering gear with rack and pinion. At that time, the car turned out to be even more driver-like than the previously released C-class in the back of the W202. However, the driver was insured by electronics. All cars were at least equipped with traction control and optional ESP, and after 1999 electronic assistant became the basic equipment. In 1997, the car was significantly updated technically, and in 1999 a restyled version was released, which received a different appearance and some more changes. Gradually, according to the technique, the car moved farther and farther from the ancestor. Inherited four- and five-speed boxes gears in 1997 was replaced by a five-speed automatic transmission with electronic control and blocking the gas turbine engine - it was a new and very advanced automatic transmission 722.6 at that time. All-wheel drive versions of 4Matic appeared, developed jointly with Magna Steyr: this permanent all-wheel drive scheme will also migrate to the first Mercedes crossover, the ML, and later to the successor to the E-class in the back of the W211. And of course, all engines with a displacement above 3.2 were equipped only with automatic transmission. Even sports versions. The inline four with a volume of 2.3 liters with a factory index M111 and the inline sixes M104 with a volume of 2.8-3.2 liters (and on the American version and 3.7) were gradually replaced by new V6 engines of the M112 series, with three valves and two candles per cylinder. In the same year, the well-known fish key appeared - a consequence of the introduction of the FBS3 system with infrared signal reading. Brake Assist also appeared - for the first time in the world, a car could decide on emergency braking on its own, it was only necessary to sharply push the brake pedal and the system did everything on its own. Judging by the tests, the gain in braking distance even on asphalt turned out to be solid - about two meters, and if a fragile lady was driving, then even more. Active safety significantly increased due to all these systems, and also simply by virtue of improved handling.

On the picture: W210 4Matic

About trim levels

In terms of safety, the passive car was generally a breakthrough - it was regularly equipped with two frontal airbags, and after 1997 - with side ones. Belt pretensioners with force adjustment, head restraints in all passenger seats ... Oddly enough, a real breakthrough did not happen with the equipment until 1999 - pre-styling cars could even please the top-end Avantgarde equipment with an air conditioning system with manual control and manual windows in rear doors, a completely simple radio and fabric upholstery seats. However, in general, the equipment was not poor. Unlike its predecessors, the electronically controlled climate system was not an expensive option, and finding a car without it is more difficult than with it. And most of the buyers still ordered both full power accessories and leather for the interior. But be prepared: these are all options, which means there is a chance that a car with powerful motor will be frankly "empty". Restyling in 1999 not only put an end to frankly poor versions, but also significantly changed the appearance. The cars got new mirrors with turn signal repeaters, body-colored door handles, new bumpers, hood, fenders and headlights, a new Command2 audio system, a new wheel with multimedia control buttons, automatic transmission with a "manual" gearshift mode and a new instrument cluster. And since 2000, the weakest version of the machine has also changed: instead of already frankly weak motor M111 2.0 l with a capacity of 136 hp we installed a version with an Eaton compressor with a power of 163 hp, which provided a fundamentally different level of dynamics.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Engines

The motors of the M111 and M104 series, with which the car was released, are rightfully considered one of the most successful series of Mercedes engines in general. The M111 inline fours were simple and powerful, with enough modern system management and good mechanical part. Of course, the power of the "big" four 2.3 in 150 hp. still not enough for a heavy E-class for an active driving style, but most owners do not need this. But the in-line sixes of the M104 series with a volume of 2.8 and 3.2 liters can already “almost everything”. And the reliability is excellent - it’s not for nothing that the motors are on the list. The main thing is to monitor the serviceability of the injection and cooling systems: long engines with a cast-iron cylinder block really do not like overheating, the cylinder head immediately “leads”. On older cars, first of all, you should pay attention to the condition of the engine compartment wiring and numerous sensors, mainly, of course, the expensive mass air flow sensor (MAF), lambda sensors and temperature sensors. Often, “native” parts are replaced with something of a strange origin, which does not have the best effect on the state of the engine’s hardware. The high cost is original spare parts in the past and the lack of high-quality non-original in the past. Now there is a choice, but many cars drive so slowly, with “wrong” sensors and other traces of garage repairs. You should carefully consider the condition of the thermostat and radiators. If the radiators are non-original, dirty or simply old, and the thermostat is not native and not Wahler, then the chances of problems with the cylinder head gasket increase significantly. Pay attention to oil leaks - they often talk about poor-quality repairs, as well as the use of the “red sealant” beloved by garage workers, which easily kills a long crankshaft and camshaft beds. The M111 Kompressor four-cylinder supercharged engine, which appeared in 2000, is also not bad - with good boosting potential and a well-modified crankcase ventilation system, it causes no more trouble than a conventional aspirated engine. This is also one of the last motors with "almost eternal" timing chains, they rarely need to be replaced before 200 thousand kilometers, and often go one and a half times more. In particular, it was they who gave rise to the myth that a chain motor is. In general, in-line fours on the E-class are not bad, and six-cylinder engines are good at all, no matter which way you look. The only pity is that cars with "sixes" will be necessarily older than 1997. First, the 3.2 engine was replaced, and by the end of the year, the 2.8 was also discontinued.

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Pictured: M111 engine, M119 V8 and M112

The V8 of the M119 series is familiar primarily to those who have encountered cars in the back of the W140. This series of engines with good traction and reliability, with four valves per cylinder, has even better thrust characteristics than the later three-valve M113, but is much larger in volume and somewhat less economical. The 4.2-liter engine is technically no different from the five-liter one, so the AMG court tuning studio immediately offered a completely standard M119 5.0 engine on the E50 model. First of all, the problem of such motors will be the low prevalence and poor condition of the engine compartment wiring - a more loaded thermal regime affects it than with in-line motors. Restyling of technology in 1997 introduced new gasoline engines of the M112 (6 cylinders) and M113 (8 cylinders) series: these V-shaped units are significantly lighter than older engines due to the aluminum cylinder block, and noticeably shorter. But the engine compartment of the model is clearly designed for in-line engines - maintenance of wider V-tunes, although not a problem, is much more laborious. The replacement of the lower row spark plugs is especially difficult - there are two candles per cylinder, and, by the way, they are not cheap. Iridium original is highly recommended, or at least non-original nickel-iridium Denso spark plugs or NGK can be considered as an alternative. The engines as a whole are very reliable, although the features of the crankcase ventilation system and oil scraper rings make them relatively oil-loving - a waste of a liter or two is quite natural for them and does not indicate incipient problems with piston group. Perhaps this is the rare case when light oil consumption is really not terrible. In addition, part of the consumption is almost obligatory leaks from under valve covers and from the oil heat exchanger. A dry motor is a well maintained motor because the gaskets need to be changed regularly and the ventilation system needs to be cleaned. And it is advisable not to twist it into the "red zone". Problems with intake manifold or attachments are very rare. These series of engines performed well on later cars, so you definitely shouldn't be afraid of them. And with runs up to 250-300 thousand, it is quite possible to count on very good condition all the mechanics of the engine, which by today's standards is simply an excellent result. Moreover, these engines meet the emission standard. By the way, the catalysts here are a weak point, if they rattle, then it is better to replace them. Cast iron cases, unlike alusil coating, do not die immediately from ceramic chips, but the resource will drop dramatically. The V8 of the M113 series, in fact, differs only in an additional pair of cylinders and an even greater resource. True, do not expect much vivacity: the gearbox and the nature of the motor completely suppress any combativeness. Diesel engines are traditionally good. Only one thing can be said about pre-styling ones - they belong to the old-school series, there were both the legendary OM605 inline fives and OM606 naturally aspirated sixes, but the character of such engines is completely cargo. As well as vibrations, and noise with a smell. Since 1997, engines have been installed on machines with electronic injection CDI - they are more cheerful, but the story about them requires a separate discussion. In general, you need to know only one thing about them: they also did not let us down. The W210 simply did not have frankly problematic units.

transmissions

Until 1997, two types of automatic transmissions were installed on production cars: 722.5 and 722.4. These very respectable age "machines" with partially electronic control were famous for their reliability and very, no, even like that - sooooo calm character. The lack of blocking and a minimum of electronics make them insensitive even to overheating. However, maintenance of such automatic transmissions requires special knowledge. Most often, if the governor unit malfunctions, they are simply changed to contract ones. A five-speed automatic transmission is considered somewhat less reliable. In Mercedes realities, this means that the first owner of the car has just grown old, and the automatic transmission has already required the repair of the fifth gear - its weak point. Well, the chetyrehstupka still rides and rides. After 1997, the automatic transmission was changed to the ultra-modern 722.6 at that time. This box is already fully electronically controlled, with a controlled “donut” blocking, moreover, able to work in the “slip” mode, unloading the transformer in transient conditions. The box has already been discussed in the material on, one has only to add that in its "youth" this automatic transmission still suffered from many childhood diseases. For example, boxes until 2000 suffered from the use of a sleeve between the shafts K1 and K2 - the problem was solved by installing a roller bearing. If the problem was not noticed in time, then the planetary gear set would fail, and in especially neglected cases, the entire box would need to be replaced. Another characteristic trouble for automatic transmissions manufactured before 2002 is a weak spring in the valve body pressure regulator and overrunning clutch package F1. After the problems were eliminated, this box showed itself perfectly, except that a more aggressive locking algorithm and an early failure of its valve and contamination of the valve body affect the later releases of cars.

Chassis

In general, reliable mechanics of the machine does not cause trouble. Usually the condition of the body and suspensions is much more critical. The rear multi-link is familiar to all Mercedes owners, and here it is important to just change everything on time. The double wishbone suspension at the front does not differ in ultra-reliability, and the price of the levers bites a little. Moreover, the replacement does not always go smoothly - the upper axles have a bad habit of sour, and the strut support - to corrode and crack. So there is a chance of combining bodywork and suspension work. Still prone to drawdown suspension springs. On an already low car, this leads to “injuries” to the front subframe and serious damage to the floor spars and sills. Shock absorbers are traditionally reliable, only the mileage of cars is often such that the third set has been replaced. The prices for spare parts are quite big - you can reduce costs by using a high-quality non-original, since it is enough, but a well-repaired suspension goes for a long time. And remember: you need to do everything at once. And it would be better in a service familiar with cars, because non-core ones can sentence expensive floating silent blocks due to regular compliance or not understand the intricacies of levers and rods.

A person who is ignorant of cars by going to any forum and reading the comments of specialists on the issue of 210 bodies can learn a lot of new things for himself. Briefly - worse than a car no. It rots, rusts, crumbles, breaks and is generally a shame for the company and it’s not a Mercedes, but a real Mercedes ended at 124.
If you don’t know what it’s about, you might think that these are not reviews about the E class, but notes from the owners of Gazelles and ZIL-Bychka who have lost faith in humanity. Or it is the owners of the collectible W100 who are indignant about the trim.

I would like to put in my two cents and, for greater clarity, compare it with 124 and at the same time recall the influence of 210 on the entire history of Mercedes in recent years.

Design.

It is clear to Kose that everyone fell on their ass and simply got lost when they saw him. No one believed until the last that these bulging eyes would go into the series.

So what? No other e-class was offered, but what was it necessary to ride. It is now because of the design that people can go from Mercedes to any Japanese crap, but then it was different.

All the normal guys, seeing this, looked into his very large eyes for some reason, cursed a little, spat at their feet and ... bought themselves a replacement for 124 by 210 avant-garde. At least no one heard that a person who had a Mercedes before would buy an Audi because of the design.

At 210, an ingenious marketing trick was first tested, which later became a mass phenomenon. Before that, all Mercedes looked plus or minus equally expensive. 124 200s in the base form and 320s at full charge looked the same from the outside. It was decided to end this. Now there is a classic, elegance and avant-garde. The classic against the backdrop of the avant-garde looked as if it was a beggar in spirit and a wallet who decided to buy a Mercedes for the last. elegans (especially on the 211 body) flaunted nauseating salons with some kind of simply terrible trees and weaving in it. Plus, the ever incomprehensible design of the wheels. Everything was conceived with one goal in mind - for the people to bring in money and take the only human version of the avant-garde. It cost money and it was worth it. Chrome line, incomparable purple xenon without lenses, blue windows, chic polished shelf on 16 discs and gray wood in the cabin. There is no reason (except for the toad) not to take this particular finish option.

Salon.

First, about the sad.
After 124 reasons for sadness enough. The incomparable thoroughbred slam of closing the doors was replaced by the usual rattling. Door cards, headlining and dash began to look and feel cheap and primitive.

Now about the good.
A fool is not a fool, but 210 showed that even in such a sacred sun as 124 there could also be spots. Salon has become more spacious. Especially for rear passengers. And this is very noticeable. Finally, the Mercedes got a human clima-automatic. This was so lacking in 124. There was no section on the sides, plus she was constantly noisy even at a minimum and roasted her legs. Klima in 210 is still the best and most convenient climate control for me. Klima with pictures then her name was.

What was missing was 124 vskih glove compartments and shelves. Especially restyling. This chest with a curtain affectionately called a bread box is just a mockery. 210 recoup for all the omissions. A glove box, a huge box-armrest, plus a small glove box and 2 (!) Shelves on the console, covered with a lid. It was just a holiday. Neither the 124 nor the 39 BMW had this.

The janitor began to swing a little faster and learned to swing once with a light pressure. I constantly lacked this in 124. Kose understands about the new options - a rain sensor, the most accurate and incredibly informative parking sensors, powerful and beautiful xenon, later commands and ventilation with a multi-circuit. By the way, seating and landing has become almost even more comfortable than in 124 (although much more comfortable, seats 124 have always been reference).

E55 AMG

I didn't understand anything. More precisely understood. What farm do we live on?

This is a machine that is worthy of poems, songs and praises! All that then, that now prayed to the wolf. Yes, I do not mind. Only 55 210 for a bunch of parameters will give a light to the same e500 124.

Firstly, it was from 210 that AMG cars went to the people. How much was 124 amg and how much was 210?

This is a masterpiece car that has collected all the best from Mercedes and slightly diluted to taste with the best ingredients of M Power BMW. At least that's how it felt on the go. The wolf himself did not provoke you to all serious things like this car. It was like with a sportbike. You come every morning and convince yourself that you will not drive 300 anywhere in broad daylight and after 10 minutes you take all your words back.

Some kind of masculine by today's standards 350 horses, but what kind of horses and how they are served. An ideal chassis, a clear, smart and fast automatic and a chic interior packed with everything you need in life. And all this cost in a three-four summer version in Germany as much as a goat 211 cost. I did not notice any races and cults at 55. They went to a few who are really in the subject and everyone was happy. And how can you not remember the competitors. No, everything is fine with the m5 and 210 will not replace it in any way, but will adequately complement it. I'm talking about the legend of German village teachers. Audi S6. Well, what are the competitors in the bath? After the M5 and 55, I sat down in this self-running sofa - how can you seriously compare this with a BMW and a Mercedes? I don't know what kind of teacher to be. singing? And why is there, in all seriousness, to put Audi and M5 with 55 in the same row.

And in general, it makes no sense to talk about competitors 210 in those years.

It’s not for you now to compare the Mercedes that has sunk to the bottom and degraded to almost zero with other buckets and choose from which evils which is the lesser.

Yes, in those years, the quality (especially against the background of 124) at Mercedes fell. The quality of components and possibly assembly has fallen. But even then, this is against the backdrop of the best of best cars. The quality has gone down, but not the prestige. And nothing has changed with the portrait of the buyer. As all the normal boys drove in Mercedes and BMW, they continued to drive. Audi loomed around the corner. Mostly for those who did not know how to ride and were afraid of sn. Even funnier was the mention in those years of the gs300 Lexus. It is now people who have moved from 212 to gs can count and tell everyone that they have reached a new level. In 2000, if the Audi was the car of village teachers, then the gs300 or some kind of hybrid 450 like it was a car of Siberian felt boots.

Well, it’s worth remembering about rusting.

Agree. If now you almost never see 124 in the stream, then 210 still come across. All full of holes and tattered. Yes, 210 body in this regard is not ice. But is everything so bad? When they tell me about the fact that everything is rusting, I have an answer, I already have 2,210 in our time and both dorestylings and no special problems with the bodywork. It's just that 210 is more demanding on the owner and needs more attention than 124 (although 124 restyling in terms of rust is also not perfect). Maybe 210 is such a defensive reaction? When he gets into the clutches of riders, does he automatically turn on the self-destruct program and wants to die faster than live such a dog's life?

He also has a plus. If you have a live 124, then the hand will not rise every time to drive it in the tail and mane. And the 210 is of no value in this regard (at least for now) and having bought a live car, you can safely drive every day.

Why not an option? For example e430. Let a live car cost 500+, let the tax, plus the servants. This is not a polo alternative for the money. This is an alternative to some kind of 212 bucket, which costs 2 or 3 times more. But you get a full-fledged Mercedes, but not like the 124, but it has all the necessary options, a chic engine and in general on the go it is not much worse than the legendary and never surpassed wolf! It is clear that the coat is not quite right, but a lively clear wolf is from 1.5 and uphill to infinity, plus you will be afraid to breathe on him once again, but here at least it’s not so pitiful. And with spare parts for them so far no problems.

In general, I do not share all this poison and tantrums in the direction of 210. A normal car, even in terms of driving, even in terms of reliability. A living car can drive for a long time and not really drink blood and eat money.

And the fact that the eyes are bulging ... Over the years you get used to it. The first 20 years strained slightly his muzzle. At 21, you already perceive it differently.

Good luck to all. This fairy tale ends.

The representative "Mercedes" E-class is widely known and recognizable all over the world. To date, the concern has already produced a lot of cars related to it. But the E210 is a Mercedes, which can be safely called a representative of the classic German car industry. This is what should be told about.

Briefly about the model

The representative of the E-class in the back of the W210 was released in 1995. He replaced the legendary model W124. "Bespectacled", as it is also called, was produced for seven years - until 2002. There was both a sedan and a station wagon (S210). This model has become unique - at least because it was the first time it was decided to use double oval-shaped headlights. And this decision determined appearance whole model range.

By the way, since the W210 has become very popular and, accordingly, bought, it was decided to continue to follow the given image. After the end of its release, the W211 was released. This is the third generation of the E-class. It was produced from 2002 to 2009. also had twin oval headlights, only more elegant and elongated, and the body began to look more beautiful, more modern.

But it's worth going back to the second generation. E210 ("Mercedes") has changed in appearance. The hood, bumpers and the inside of the car have changed - a multifunctional display has been installed under the speedometer on-board computer, and buttons for controlling the audio system, telephone and navigation were placed on the steering wheel. And also began to be offered 5AKPP. However, the technical characteristics can be discussed in more detail.

Design

Separately, I would like to dwell on the appearance of the Mercedes-E210 car, the photo of which is provided above. Something new from the mid-nineties was adopted from its predecessor - this is the only wiper with which the entire windshield is cleaned (due to the maximum coverage area).

Also interesting are the door handles. In those days, many manufacturers made them under the lower grip. But the Stuttgart concern decided to go ahead. And he began to introduce them under a natural grip. That is, the handle could be taken both from below and from above. A trifle, but convenient.

After the notorious modernization in the late 1999s, the turn repeaters ended up on the side mirror housing, although they had previously been on the wing. BUT front bumper designers gave a more complex shape, providing models with better aerodynamic characteristics.

Interior

The first thing that is immediately noticed when looking at interior decoration car "E210-Mercedes", is an aluminum lining with the name of the concern.

Initially, the basic equipment included airbags in the amount of four pieces, as well as air conditioning. Subsequently, 2-zone climate control appeared. Safety - at the level, according to the results of the EuroNCAP test, the model received four stars.

The steering wheel can be adjusted in two directions, it is also equipped with an electric drive. Under the steering wheel, a lever was conveniently placed that can be used to control the “cruise”. There are also buttons, due to which the driver's seat is adjusted. They are made in the form of the seat itself. Therefore, despite the abundance of buttons in the cabin, it will not work to get confused in them - everything is logical and convenient, in terms of ergonomics, the developers have tried.

What else is in the cabin?

It is also worth noting that the E210 ("Mercedes") car has seat cushion adjustment. Moreover, both in height and in angle of inclination. There is also heated seats (a standard feature for Mercedes), rear and windshield. The rear headrests can be folded down if desired, for this there is a button located on the center console, next to the emergency gang. Seats, by the way, are equipped with memory - they remember three positions.

Still, even taking driver's seat, you can raise the sunblind by rear window(or omit). Next to the gear lever is the button to disable the ESP system. But this function in the car appeared after the modernization of 1999. If the model is controlled using an “automatic”, then next to the lever you can see the “W” and “S” keys, designed to select the mode (winter and standard).

And it is also worth noting that in the E210 (Mercedes) there are even recesses for the knees in the rear seats. Thanks to this nuance, there is even more free space in the cabin. By the way, the sedan's trunk holds 520 liters. And stored under the floor spare wheel.

Issue from 1995 to 1999

Now you can talk in more detail about what the Mercedes-E210 is technically. The characteristics of the model are not bad. The layout is classic - the power unit is in front, rear-wheel drive. Initially, 8 different engines were offered. Of these, 5 are gasoline. The rest are diesel. One was even equipped with a turbine.

Most of the engines were based on time-tested power units. And to be more precise, the models W124 and W202.

station wagon

A year after the start of production, the Mercedes-E210 station wagon was released. This model had more overhang than the sedan. And the length, respectively, also exceeded the initial indicators. The sedan was 4,818 mm long, and the station wagon was 4,850 mm long. Cargo space increased to 600 liters. And if you fold the rear seats, then you can completely bring it to 1975 liters.

Interestingly, it was the station wagon that formed the basis of the extended version of the VF 210. This model was not particularly popular, since it was used as an ambulance and a hearse. Chassis this vehicle increased by 737 mm. This version was equipped with a turbodiesel engine E290. But this is originally. Then they added the E220 CDI, E280 and E250 engines (but this is for the Italian market).

Engines

Each Mercedes-Benz E210 was different powerful features. The engines were listed above, but I would like to dwell on them in more detail.

Initially, in 1995, customers were offered models with M111 series motors. They were good and reliable engines. The only downside is they were a bit noisy. The E200 model in the back of the W210 was equipped with a 2-liter 136-horsepower engine. An engine was installed on the E230, which produced 150 “horses”. Then in-line "sixes" became available - 2.8- and 3.2-liter, with a capacity of 193 and 220 "horses", respectively.

Each Mercedes-E210 receives extremely positive reviews. The only thing the owners note is that the M104 engines sin by “leaking” oil from the cylinder head gasket. But everything else is great. The owners pay special attention to the timing chain drive. By the way, all models in the back of the W210 are equipped with it. And it is this chain drive that provides a guarantee against rupture. Which cannot but rejoice, because with the belt "incidents" of this kind happen quite often.

By the way, the owners are also happy to talk about the presence of the Brake Assist system. This "smart" function detects the intention of the motorist to perform hard braking. And when the driver does not have the strength to press the pedal properly, the car itself increases the braking efficiency by increasing the pressure in the brake circuits.

Economy option

Diesel vehicles are widely known for their modest appetite for fuel. It cannot be said that the W210 models consume very little, especially in our time, when 15-20 years have passed since the release. But still, the figures are quite modest, as the owners of these cars assure.

Take, for example, the Mercedes-E210 2.2 (diesel). Machine with "mechanics" rear wheel drive, 2.2-liter engine producing 95 hp. from. Real consumption- 5-7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the highway. In the city - about 7-9 liters. If you believe the words of the owners, then for four hundred ways along the highway, the car consumes about 25 liters - this is also taking into account long stops with the engine and air conditioning running. For a car made in Stuttgart, the figures are really modest.

Complete set

This "Mercedes" E-class in the back of the W210 was offered to potential buyers in three versions. The first one is classic. That's what it was called - Classic. A characteristic feature is a discreet, classic design, in which both the exterior and the interior were sustained. The door handles are black and the side moldings feature the Classic inscription. Depending on the power unit, 15- or 16-inch steel wheels were installed on the model.

The second option is the W210 by Elegance. The salon is distinguished by a luxurious finish made of natural wood and leather. The rear part has a ventilation system. The wheels are light alloy. The main difference from the "classics" is chrome-plated handles, and decorative Elegance nameplates. Also in these models, the interior is highlighted.

The third version is Avantgarde. His distinguishing feature- sporty appearance, successfully emphasized by the exclusive grille, xenon headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels and wide profile tires. By the way, even on the W210 Avantgarde models, a sports suspension is installed, and the body is somewhat understated - to improve aerodynamic characteristics.

AMG

Naturally, the original Mercedes-E210 attracted considerable attention. Tuning undertook to do the famous studio AMG. Moreover, he released four versions, which were based on this model. These are E36, E50, E55 and E60.

All of them, with the exception of the first version, featured independent front suspension (double wishbones) and a 5-link rear suspension. The main "highlight" was the hydraulic 2-circuit brake system. The steering was equipped with an amplifier, which is characterized by increased sensitivity to speed.

But the most important thing is the engines. Under the hood of the E36 W210, a 3.6-liter engine was installed, thanks to which the model accelerated to 100 km / h in only 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed was 250 km / h - and even then it was electronically limited.

The E50 was equipped with a 5-liter 347-horsepower engine and 5 automatic transmission. This car accelerated to “hundreds” in 6.2 seconds, and its maximum was 270 km / h. A total of 2,870 of these versions were produced.

The E55 was an even more powerful model. Under its hood was a 5.5-liter 354-horsepower engine with 5 automatic transmission. The speedometer needle reached the mark of 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds. And 4MATIC all-wheel drive could be installed on this car (but on an individual order).

But the most powerful model was the E50 W210 car - with a 6-liter 381-horsepower engine that accelerated the car to a "hundred" in 5.1 seconds. By the way, there was still the E60 model. The smallest in terms of the number of versions. But incredibly powerful. After all, it was equipped with a 6.3-liter 405-horsepower engine.

Many want mercedes benz, preferably new, but not everyone has 50 thousand dollars, but 10-12 thousand cu is a completely different matter. In 1995, Mercedes released the Mercedes Benz W210, which still does not look like a very outdated mammoth.

History of the E class

Mercedes benz executive e-class replaced in 1995. For 7 years until 2002, it was produced with a w210 sedan and s210 wagon body style. The twin oval headlights gave the Mercedes W210 the nickname *lupy* for years to come. Development of the 210 body began immediately after the release of * *. The w210 e55 was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1993, but mass production began 2 years later. It was possible to choose a car with one of the engines: gasoline, diesel and turbodiesel.

In 1996, the mercedes benz e class station wagon appeared, with a 600-liter trunk and a large rear body kit. On the basis of the station wagon, a mercedes benz e-class hearse VF 210 body was later designed, and was 73 cm longer. Armored versions of the mercedes benz e class in 1998 could protect officials and businessmen from pistol attacks.

For the King of Thailand, an exclusive version of the car was developed with 6 doors, +97 cm to the length of the car, due to the great demand for long cars This model has been put into mass production. In 1999, the mercedes benz e class was restyled, it received a new 5-speed automatic transmission, with the ability to independently shift gears, side body kits in body color, a multifunction steering wheel, ventilated seats, and an ESP system even for stock cars. Rails appeared on the roof of the station wagon.

Exterior

Mercedes benz, which changed its body to the w210, received completely new round headlights, the Germans did not appreciate them, and sales in Germany fell sharply. Square lines with a minimum of streamlined lines, a chrome grille, a large three-beam star on the hood, turn signals on the side view mirrors. BBS 17 dm wheels and low profile tires.
The clearance of the car is low, it's a kind of *belly grater* if you get stuck on a rough road, then you can't do without the help of a cable and G63.

Interior

In the cabin, the seats are very comfortable, equipped with forward and tilt adjustment. Power steering can only be purchased as an option, if it is not available, you need to move the chair in relation to the steering wheel. upholstery in fabric or leather, wooden inserts on the front door and center console are optional.

Around the gear selector of the mercedes benz e class there are buttons for controlling the trunk, power windows, ESP, a door lock button for children. The center console controls the rear headrests, climate control and radio. Build quality is excellent, as always mercedes benz w210. The standard head unit in the Mercedes 210 is made with high quality.

Engines

In the first year of production, the car was available with 4 and 6 cylinder diesel engines, with two inline fours of 2 and 2.3 liters, and in the petrol version, 2 engines with 6 cylinders of 2.8 and 3.2 liters were available.
A year later, they began to install a 2.9-liter turbocharged diesel engine with 5 cylinders and a 4.2-liter V8 engine on the e-series, with the latter they released the E50 AMG model.

Since 1997 V6 with a capacity of 221 Horsepower accelerated the car to hundreds in 6.9 s. diesel engine The E300 was replaced by the E300 Turbodiesel. A year later, in-line diesel 6s with a volume of 3.2 liters became available for the Vanguard configuration. Since 1999, the E200 Kompressor model was born, equipped with an M111 engine, on which a supercharger was installed.

Problems and malfunctions(I)

The main problem that owners of the e210 face is rust, and in some cars it is so serious that * cups * from under the hood almost fall to the ground. The edges of the doors, trunk, at the bottom of the arch, with untimely processing, are covered with holes from corrosion. Power units overheated due to a dirty radiator, which deforms the head of the block, which is expensive to replace.

If you buy an e55 amg now, the most successful option will be with the M112 engine, it is considered successful despite the fact that it eats oil. This inline six loves good gasoline, not lower than 95th. If you fill a Mercedes with poor quality fuel, candles will fail very quickly, and there are 2 of them per 1 cylinder.

Problems and malfunctions(II)

A car on which a V8 engine is installed is much more expensive to maintain, some non-original spare parts cannot be found in the car market. Fuel consumption in the city is not less than 20 liters.
When buying, you should pay attention to how the doors close, if the driver's door hinge is rotten, this is a huge problem. You can't just buy them, because they are all rotten in 20 year old e-nis.
Of the expensive parts to repair - steering rack Mercedes if there is a backlash in it, 1 time in 200 thousand mileage it requires repair. The rail itself is very expensive, if repaired as it is, intervention is enough for a maximum of 10 thousand mileage. If the link of the manual transmission is loose, it is better to replace it, it will be cheaper than repairing the box.

If the previous owner of the car put only the cheapest parts on the suspension, then every 30-40 thousand mileage it will need to be repaired. Deciphering errors in the Mercedes 210 e 55: 135 CAN - no connection with the engine management system, 116 CAN no connection with the IFZ authorized access system, CAN bus - the electronic unit motor control is not responding.

Mercedes 210 2 2 cdi often has egr valve malfunctions, it becomes clogged from low-quality diesel fuel. The valve is stuck, the engine starts to work in this case emergency mode. The car accelerates slowly and generally does not drive well. After 100 thousand km, it must be cleaned so that this situation does not arise suddenly and does not lead to an accident. Flush the valve for a hundred special liquid, repairs are enough for almost 50 thousand mileage.

Specifications

Suspension Mercedes e class with stabilizer bar, front and rear a lot of levers. Since the beginning of 2000, a version with all-wheel drive. The gearbox is automatic 4 and 5-speed, with manual control of 5th gear. In stock, a 5-speed manual was installed on a Mercedes e. Since 1997, the 5-G Tronic transmission has been installed on the mercedes benz e class, and the 5-speed manual has been replaced with 6 gears.

The car is quite safe, in the event of an accident, belt tension limiters and side airbags are triggered. Despite the fact that the car is already 20 years old, it is equipped with a modern one - a rain sensor, a windshield wiper, an anti-slip system and parking sensors. An electronic key with driver authorization and the Bas system appeared to prevent collisions and skids when braking.

The Mercedes w210 crash test passed brilliantly, according to the results in 1998, the car received only 3 stars, but a year later the improved car in the head-on test already received 4. Environmental class in a Mercedes w210 Euro-4 car.
When driving, you feel like in a * tank *, the recesses on the wings make it clear the dimensions of the car, due to this it is easy to change lanes and park. The interior is quiet, no extraneous sounds are heard. The car drives smoothly, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly.

Owner Reviews(I)

Valentin, Volgograd. I bought a Mercedes e 210 in 2001. The most important thing is that this is exactly the Mercedes that you can service yourself, if you understand this a little, you can change many consumables yourself. He eats oil well, goes somewhere around a liter per 3 thousand km. There were problems after the purchase - I didn’t know how to open the hood, I brought the car to the service, they fixed the cable and everything became normal. The battery did not immediately change, but it was already old and often sat down.

At first I used my own key, later it turned out that it also had an expiration date, and then one day it simply did not open the car for me. Opening the Mercedes w210 in case the battery was completely dead was helped by a hole in * a glass *, through which I lit a car from another car, otherwise, at least take it apart in parts. Otherwise global problems it wasn’t, the engine here is a simple straight-six, if you fill up with the 98th, it will travel much more. The body has been covered with anti-corrosion liquid more than once, otherwise the thresholds would simply have rotted long ago. Over the years of ownership, the iron horse has never let me down, the box is very reliable here, the mileage is already 380 thousand, it has not yet been dismantled, only the oil has been changed once and that's it.

It belongs to the business class in the production line of the German automotive giant. This model replaced the W214 series and was produced from 1995 to 2002. The car was produced in sedan and station wagon bodies. For the original twin oval-shaped headlights, the car received the nickname "big-eyed". Vehicle equipped with petrol and diesel V-shaped units. The popularity of the car was brought by solid German quality, unique unique design and reasonable price for the E-class.

Exterior

In addition to the original and unusual head light elements in the exterior of the Mercedes W210, one can note the cleaning of the windshield, which is processed by one wiper, covering the maximum possible part of the surface. In this car, the door handles are adapted for a double grip (top and bottom), which was rare at that time.

Expressive headlights, refined body lines, a narrow pointed hood, an original massive bumper - all this added new modification uniqueness and aerodynamics. The latest indicator air resistance was only 0.27. At the beginning of the year 2000, the developers carried out a modernization, which in the exterior touched the repeaters of the turns, transferred to the body of the side mirrors, as well as the front bumper, which received a more complex aerodynamic design.

Salon "Mercedes W210"

Inside the car there is an overlay made of aluminum with a company logo. The steering wheel is adjustable in two directions, equipped with an electric drive. On it are the keys for controlling the music system, and under the steering wheel is the lever for the cruise control system. Adjustment buttons are located on the door card. The headrests are adjustable in height and angle. IN standard equipment The car is equipped with air conditioning and four airbags.

The standard equipment includes heated seats, the driver's and front passenger seats have the memorization of three commonly used positions. The rear and windshield also have a heating function. Near the button alarm, on the center console, there is a button for folding the head restraints rear seat which is convenient when driving in reverse. The driver can remotely adjust the rear window sunshade.

Other interior fittings

In the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe gearshift lever there are keys that control the electronic stabilization system, raise and lower windows, control side mirrors, as well as a button that turns on the stove. "Mercedes W210" is equipped with heating rear seat, retractable cup holders built into the armrests. The backs of the seats for the convenience of accommodating passengers have recesses in the lower part, however, even without them, the cabin is spacious.

In the end part of the block between the seats, air ducts are provided for heating the passengers sitting at the back. It should be noted the high level of isolation from noise, sounds from the outside practically do not penetrate into the cabin. A load of five hundred and twenty liters can easily be placed in the trunk, the spare wheel is disguised as a polyk.

Diesel power units

The Mercedes W210 engine is reliable in any configuration, regardless of fuel. Diesel units capable of working up to a million kilometers. Along with gasoline engines, from the first series, diesel-powered units were available to customers. Consider the latest devices in more detail.

The OM-0602 (95 hp) and OM-603 (136 hp) units were installed on the E220 and E300D models, respectively. In 1998, engines began to be equipped with the Common rail system. Updated engines OM-611 with four cylinders were mounted under the hood of modifications E200CDI and E220CDI. The OM612 five-cylinder engine is present in the E270CDI series, and the OM613 six-cylinder engine is in the E320CDI.

After the next modernization in the year 2000, new turbine power units appeared:

• a volume of 2.7 liters with a capacity of 170 "horses";
• for 3.2 liters - 197 horsepower;
• 2.1 l - 116 l. from;
• 2.2 l - 143 l. from.

Any "Mercedes W210" (diesel) is equipped with a timing chain drive, which ensures that the belt does not break, thereby increasing the safety of movement and increasing engine performance.

Main knots

The car in question has disc brakes on all wheels. The running unit is equipped on subframes, which increases the handling performance. stabilizer bars and ball joints designed for thirty thousand kilometers, and it is recommended to change the front levers and steering tips after fifty to sixty thousand mileage. Cushioning elements turned out to be twice as hardy.

The engine and air conditioning radiator is located just behind the bumper, the air intakes are quite low near the fog lights, so water hammer is not uncommon if you cross an impressive puddle at high speed. On the first modifications, a gearbox was installed in two versions: a four-speed automatic and five-speed mechanics. Later, a five-speed gearbox with electronics appeared.

"Mercedes W210": characteristics

Using the E-300 (diesel) model as an example, consider the main technical parameters of the car:

• engine displacement - 2996 cubic centimeters;
• cylinders R6;
• maximum power - one hundred and thirty kilowatts;
• torque - 3,600 rpm;
• maximum speed - 225 kilometers per hour;
• acceleration to hundreds - 9.4 seconds;
• fuel consumption - 8.6 liters per hundred kilometers.

Dimensions "Mercedes W210":

• length / width / height - 4.8 / 1.82 / 1.44 meters;
• fuel tank capacity - 80 liters;
• wheelbase - 2.83 meters;
• curb weight - 1.7 tons;
• clearance - 16 centimeters.

The first versions of cars of this class were produced with front-wheel drive, then all-wheel drive models appeared. The machine is equipped with independent type suspensions with two levers in front and five in the rear. The unit is equipped with anti-roll bars.

restyling

The first major modernization of the Mercedes W210 took place in 1997. She touched mainly on the technical part. The main improvements include the following:

• absolutely all modifications received automatic box gears 722.6;
• M-111 power units were equipped with the ME-2.0 system instead of the HFM control unit;
• in-line sixes were replaced by new three-valve M-112 V6 engines:
• E-300 (turbodiesel) replaced the standard E300-D engines;
• there was an automatic blocking of the central lock;
• side airbags were installed as standard.

The next restyling was carried out in a series of the two thousandth year of production. More than one thousand seven hundred changes were made, the main of which are the following transformations:

• a new Mercedes W210 bumper appeared, as well as a number of other attachments;
• the line of the front hood and fenders is lowered by 20 millimeters, and the light elements by 1.5 mm;
• the ESP option appeared as standard;
• changed wheel disks, door sills, rear-view mirrors, audio system.

In addition, the automatic transmission received the function of switching to manual gear shifting mode.