Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) E 220 CDI (170 hp) DPF

Diesel engine with 170 hp (125 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), built 2009–2013, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) has 9 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power170 hp (125 kW)
Torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
0–62 mph9 s
Top speed144 mph (231 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionE 220 CDI (170 hp) DPF
Engine codeOM 651.924
Displacement2.1 L (2,143 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Engine oil capacity6.9 qt (6.5 l)
Engine systemsParticulate filter

Performance

Power170 hp (125 kW) @ 3200 rpm
Torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm) @ 2000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9 s
Top speed144 mph (231 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km)
Highway44 mpg (5.3 l/100 km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank15.6 gal (59 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length191.7 in (4,868 mm)
Width73.0 in (1,854 mm)
Height57.9 in (1,471 mm)
Curb weight3,825 lb (1,735 kg)
Gross vehicle weight5,004 lb (2,270 kg)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears6
Front suspensionMulti-link
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires205/60 R16 W
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
AMG E63 (525 hp) SpeedshiftGasoline525 hp (386 kW)
E 200 CDI (136 hp)Diesel136 hp (100 kW)
E 200 CDI (136 hp) AutomaticDiesel136 hp (100 kW)
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (136 hp)Diesel136 hp (100 kW)
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (136 hp) AutomaticDiesel136 hp (100 kW)
E 200 CGI (184 hp)Gasoline184 hp (135 kW)
E 200 CGI (184 hp) AutomaticGasoline184 hp (135 kW)
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (184 hp)Gasoline184 hp (135 kW)
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (184 hp) AutomaticGasoline184 hp (135 kW)
E 220 CDI (170 hp) Automatic DPFDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 hp)Diesel170 hp (125 kW)
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (170 hp) AutomaticDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
E 250 CDI (204 hp) Automatic DPFDiesel204 hp (150 kW)
E 250 CDI (204 hp) DPFDiesel204 hp (150 kW)
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 hp)Diesel204 hp (150 kW)
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 hp) AutomaticDiesel204 hp (150 kW)
E 250 CGI (204 hp) AutomaticGasoline204 hp (150 kW)
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 hp)Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY (272 hp)Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)
E 350 4Matic (272 hp) 7G-TronicGasoline272 hp (200 kW)
E 350 4Matic (292 hp)Gasoline292 hp (215 kW)
E 350 BlueTEC (211 hp)Diesel211 hp (155 kW)
E 350 CDI (211 hp) 7G-TronicDiesel211 hp (155 kW)
E 350 CDI (231 hp) 7G-Tronic DPFDiesel231 hp (170 kW)
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY (231 hp)Diesel231 hp (170 kW)
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (231 hp)Diesel231 hp (170 kW)
E 350 CGI (292 hp) 7G-TronicGasoline292 hp (215 kW)
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (292 hp)Gasoline292 hp (215 kW)
E 500 (388 hp) 7G-TronicGasoline388 hp (285 kW)
E 500 4Matic (388 hp) 7G-TronicGasoline388 hp (285 kW)

← All Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) engines

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