Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207/A207)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Production
  • April 2008[1] – 2017 (coupé)
  • March 2009[2] – 2017 (convertible)
Model years2010–2017
AssemblyGermany: Bremen
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style
Layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,698–4,717 mm (185.0–185.7 in)
Width1,786 mm (70.3 in)
Height1,390–1,413 mm (54.7–55.6 in)
Curb weight1,560–1,990 kg (3,439–4,387 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209/A209)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz E-Class (C238/A238)

The C207/A207 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are coupé and convertible models based on the W204 C-Class sedan chassis. It was produced between 2008 and 2017 as the successor to the previous C209/A209 CLK-Class.[3][4] The body styles of the range are 2-door coupé (C207) and 2-door convertible (A207).

The coupé and cabriolet vehicles were never offered in the high performance Mercedes-AMG variants, unlike its predecessor.[5] E350 and E400 coupé models were also available in all-wheel drive 4MATIC variants from 2012.[6][7]

It was replaced by the C238/A238 E-Class in 2017 for the 2018 model year.[8]

Development and launch[edit]

The C207/A207 E-Class shares its platform with the W204 C-Class sedan, featuring identical wheelbases, and similar axle track lengths.[9] While the W212 E-Class sedan is built at the Sindelfingen plant, the E-Class C207 coupé is built in Bremen alongside the W204 C-Class.[10]

Some early petrol models had CGI BlueEFFICIENCY branding, with the exception of the E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 500.[11] With the introduction of the Mercedes 7G-Tronic automatic transmission,[12] models subsequently dropped the CGI moniker, along with the BlueEFFICIENCY name after the 2013 facelift.[13] Diesel models with the nine-speed automatic transmission were also called BlueTEC instead of CDI BlueEFFICIENCY,[14] and facelifted models were simply called CDI or BlueTEC.[13]

Mercedes-Benz originally intended for the C207/A207 to continue the CLK name, but changed to E-Class branding during development.[15]

Body styles[edit]

C207 coupé
A207 convertible

Coupé (C207)[edit]

The coupé was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[16]

Convertible (A207)[edit]

The convertible was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.[17]

Some convertibles have Mercedes' AIRSCARF system, which provides neck heating for front occupants,[18] and the AIRCAP windshield spoiler and wind deflector system, deflecting air over the cabin for reduced draft and wind noise.[19]

Equipment[edit]

Interior (facelift model)

Standard equipment includes Mercedes' AGILITY CONTROL semi-adaptive suspension[20] and ATTENTION ASSIST which alerts the driver when the car detects driver fatigue.[21] Models feature front, side, and knee airbags, along with belt tensioners and head restraints.[22] An AMG Sports package can also be optioned, featuring AMG bodystyling, 15 mm (0.6 in) lower suspension, silver painted front brake calipers, and wider 18-inch alloy wheels. However, the AMG package did not include performance upgrades.[23]

Models[edit]

Petrol engines[edit]

Model Years Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
E 200 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2010–2013 M271 DE18
1.8 L I4 turbo 		135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp)
at 5,250 rpm 		270 N⋅m (199 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,800–4,600 rpm 		8.3 s
2013–2017 M274 DE20
2.0 L I4 turbo 		135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp)
at 5,550 rpm 		300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,200–4,000 rpm 		7.8 s
E 250 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2009–2011 M271 DE18
1.8 L I4 turbo 		150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp)
at 5,500 rpm 		310 N⋅m (229 lbf⋅ft)
at 2,000–4,300 rpm 		7.4 s
2013–2017 M274 DE20
2.0 L I4 turbo 		155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp)
at 5,500 rpm 		350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,200–4,000 rpm 		7.1 s
E 300
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2011–2017 M276 DE35
3.5 L V6 		185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp)
at 6,500 rpm 		340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft)
at 3,500–4,500 rpm 		6.9 s
E 350 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2009–2011 M272 DE35
3.5 L V6 		215 kW (292 PS; 288 hp)
at 6,400 rpm 		365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft)
at 3,000–5,100 rpm 		6.5 s
2011–2017 M276 DE35
3.5 L V6 		225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp)
at 6,500 rpm 		370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft)
at 3,500–5,250 rpm 		6.4 s
E 400 2013–2017 M276 E30
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo 		245 kW (333 PS; 329 hp)
at 4,500 rpm 		480 N⋅m (354 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,400–4,000 rpm 		5.2 s
E 500 (E 550 / US and Canada) 2009–2011 M273 E55
5.5 L V8 		285 kW (387 PS; 382 hp)
at 6,000 rpm 		530 N⋅m (391 lbf⋅ft)
at 2,800–4,800 rpm
2011–2017 M278 DE46
4.7 L V8 twin-turbo 		300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp)
at 5,000–5,750 rpm 		600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,600–4,750 rpm 		4.8 s

Diesel engines[edit]

Model Years Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
E 220 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2010–2011 OM651 DE22
2.1 L I4 twin-turbo 		125 kW (168 hp)
at 3,000–4,200 rpm 		400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,400–2,800 rpm 		8.5 s
2011–2017 8.3 s
E 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2009–2017 150 kW (201 hp)
at 4,200 rpm 		500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,600–1,800 rpm 		7.4 s
E 350 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY 		2009–2011 OM642 DE30
3.0L V6 turbo 		170 kW (228 hp)
at 3,800 rpm 		540 N⋅m (398 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,600–2,400 rpm 		6.7 s
2011–2017 195 kW (261 hp)
at 3,800 rpm 		620 N⋅m (457 lbf⋅ft)
at 1,600–2,400 rpm 		6.4 s

2013 facelift[edit]

Facelift E 200 coupé
Facelift E 250 convertible with the AMG Sport package

The mid-life cycle update for the C207/A207 E-Class was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in 2013:[24]

  • Exterior changes include: redesigned LED headlights and taillights, and revised front and rear bumpers[25]
  • Interior changes include: restyled instrument cluster and center console switch layout, redesigned steering wheel, and gear selector location moved to steering wheel column[26]
  • Introduction of E 400 model, and updated engines in E 200 and E 250 models[27][28]
  • Mercedes COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, ATTENTION ASSIST, and stop-start engine system now standard on models[29][30]
  • 9G-Tronic automatic transmission introduced on diesel models[31]

Awards[edit]

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