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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.5)
5 Generations
36 Engines Rated
4,553 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
19 recommended 13 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 W210
4 engines
42 complaints 🔥 2
3.2L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2003-2009 W211
13 engines
2,736 complaints 🔥 41 ☠ 5
5.4L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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2010-2016 W212
9 engines
1,396 complaints 🔥 22 ☠ 1
2.1L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.5)
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2017-2023 W213
7 engines
355 complaints 🔥 9
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
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2024-2026 W214
3 engines
24 complaints
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.0)
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