Is it true that the Mercedes W210 series does not cause any problems? Despite the malfunctions, the durability of many Mercedes components proved unattainable for many new ones. modern cars. It turns out that the biggest problem is not the life of the mechanical elements, but the search for a well-groomed copy.
Unfortunately, many Mercedes W210s have one significant drawback - corrosion. This means that it is very difficult to find a Mercedes 210 in good condition. But if this works out, then you can count on a long and fairly trouble-free operation. A big advantage when buying will be garage storage and limited operation in the winter by the previous owner.
Body
Corrosion should first be looked for at the edges of the doors and trunk lid, and under the seal, with inside front fenders - in the place of attachment of the bumper and on the edge of the rear wheel arches. Viewing from below can also shock. Corrosion can cause serious damage to thresholds. Then they will need to be replaced (about $ 200-500).
Plastic glass headlights become cloudy over time. Until a certain time, polishing helps, and after the headlights will have to be replaced. A branded xenon lamp (optional) is expensive - about $ 100.
Let's look into the trunk of the Lupato. Its volume in the sedan is 520 liters, and in the station wagon - 600 liters. When inspecting, it is imperative to look under the “carpet” to make sure that there is no moisture, especially on the side walls of the trunk.
Interior
The interior of the Mercedes E W210 attracts with large, comfortable seats that have proven themselves in long trips. Even the rag upholstery shows excellent wear resistance. The driving position is comfortable not only thanks to the seats, but also due to the proper organization of legroom. The recess is flat and wide. You won't have to look for a free place to attach your left leg.
The front panel is typical for Mercedes: all the switches are ordered, and the control of the systems is simple and logical. Even after years, the plastic remains in good condition and the buttons work reliably.
Under the air vents on the center console, you will see two interesting buttons. One of them is used to start the xenon headlight washer (if equipped), and the other to lower the rear seat head restraints. This practical solution significantly improves rearward visibility when only the driver and front passenger are in the car. Unfortunately, this device eventually fails.
Be sure to check the operation of the air conditioner. Pay special attention to the correct functioning of the air distribution control drives. A comprehensive check of the automatic climate control is very important because it is very expensive to repair. If the temperature sensor in the cabin can be bought for as little as $25, then some controls cost 10 times more.
The sound quality of even the old audio system is not satisfactory. But if wheezing is heard, then the speaker membranes have probably worked their way out. The speakers will need to be replaced.
The control of the wipers, direction indicators and headlights is tied to one lever - on the left side of the steering column. This is a rather complex element. If it fails, you will have to pay about 60-70 dollars.
In a Mercedes W210 equipped with 8 airbags, unpleasant noises may appear while driving. This is the shock absorbing element of the pillows. Corrosion affects the spring fasteners. Replacing this structurally simple element is a rather laborious process.
Chassis
Suspension W210 will delight passengers with comfort. The suspension design does not always require high repair costs. Price rear shock absorbers about $20 and the front ones about $30. Branded racks are more expensive - $ 40 and $ 50, respectively. It should be noted that the chassis components are much more durable than most modern cars, but Russian roads one way or another, they are forced to resort to repairs. Many have to change the stabilizer struts and bushings after 20-30 thousand km. They are relatively cheap - about $10 for quality replacements and $12 for the original.
The front has two levers on each side, and the rear has a system of 4 levers per wheel. Fortunately, there are quality substitutes. But it doesn't save much from waste. Good top front arm costs about $50 and the bottom one costs about $100. Fortunately, the levers are steel, which means they are more reliable than aluminum levers in the next generation E-class.
Corrosion can affect the front suspension spring mounting bracket.
As for the steering, it is worth mentioning the steering rack. Sometimes there are leaks, and the replacement procedure is inconvenient. A new rail costs about $300. Added to this is the installation cost.
Engine
The most popular is a 2-liter gasoline aspirated engine with a capacity of 136 hp. and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel without a turbine (95 hp). In Europe, the most popular 2.9-liter diesel and more powerful gasoline engines with a displacement of 2.8 liters, 3.0 and 3.2 liters.
2-liter gasoline aspirated - the simplest and most reliable engine. He clearly demonstrated his endurance in commercial Mercedes models Vito and Sprinter. Sixes 2.8, 3.0 and 3.2 liters are also quite reliable. Yes, they consume more fuel - about 10-11 l / 100 km, but provide higher dynamics.
Achilles' heel of the 2.2 liter diesel unit- fuel pump. The repair cost is about $600. Fuel consumption with this engine in the city averages 8-9 l / 100 km, on the highway - about 6 l / 100 km. Early 2.2 CDIs initially suffered from head micro cracks. M104 in-line "sixes" are known for their leaks and breakdowns of the gasket under the head of the block.
A 5-cylinder turbodiesel with a displacement of 2.9 liters develops 129 hp. and maximum torque of 300 Nm. AT fuel system used Bosch equipment. During operation, the glow plugs will need to be replaced. The kit will cost 40-60 dollars. Over time, leaks may appear in the injection pump, but it does not fail so often and is easy to restore - this is not a one-time thing.
The fuel pumps of diesel engines are perhaps the only weak point. Diesels themselves are able to cover more than one million kilometers.
Transmission
The automatic transmission is tuned for a smooth and comfortable ride. In addition to the standard mode with the possibility of blocking gear ratios, it also allows you to select sport or winter mode. When driving on slippery surfaces, the ASR system is very useful, preventing the drive wheels from slipping.
Conclusion
The Mercedes E W210 was equipped with modern systems at one time, so checking the technical condition is important. The time spent looking for a well-groomed and serviced specimen will significantly save on costs in the future. It is worth noting that today it is almost impossible to find a W210 untouched by corrosion. Her absence only says that the car has already been in the hands of a bodybuilder. The main thing is that his work was done with high quality, and the visit to the body shop was not the result of a serious accident.
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 of the E class, but notes of 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 three 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 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 base form and 320s on fully charged they 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 background 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.
I 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.
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, the mercedes benz hearse e-class body VF 210 was later designed, and was 73 cm longer. Armored mercedes versions 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 was 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, body-color side skirts, a multifunction steering wheel, ventilated seats, and 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 a choice of fabric or leather, wooden inserts on the front door and center console are available as an option.
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 its first year of production, the car was available from 4 and 6 cylinder engine diesel, with two in-line fours of 2 and 2.3 liters, as well as in the gasoline 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 manual transmission link 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 communication with the engine management system, 116 CAN no communication 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. The valve is washed for a hundred with a 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 four-wheel drive version has become available. 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. Silence in the cabin, you can't hear extraneous sounds. 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, there were no global problems, the engine here is a simple straight-six, if you refuel 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.
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 complex-shaped headlights, 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 has turned out, only with a short base.
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. Because the engine compartment became larger, then third-party tuners 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 the 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 of 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 stopping distance even on asphalt it turned out to be solid - about two meters, and if a fragile lady was driving, then even more. Active safety has improved markedly because of all these systems, and also simply because of the improved manageability.
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, but with the equipment of a real breakthrough until 1999, there was no real breakthrough - pre-styling cars could please even in top-end Avantgarde equipment air conditioner with manual control and manual windows in rear doors, a completely simple radio and fabric seat upholstery. 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 that there is a chance that a car with a powerful engine will be frankly “empty”. Restyling in 1999 not only put an end to frankly poor versions, but also significantly changed the appearance. On the machines there were new mirrors with turn signal repeaters, door handles painted in body color, new bumpers, hood, fenders and headlights, new audio system Command2 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 car has also changed: instead of the already frankly weak M111 2.0 liter engine 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 a fairly modern control system and a 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 of original spare parts in the past and the lack of high-quality non-original in the past affect. 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 low-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.1 / 3
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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 engine, so the court tuning atelier AMG 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. Original iridium is highly recommended, or at least non-original Denso or NGK nickel-iridium spark plugs 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 the piston group. Perhaps this is the rare case when light oil consumption is really not terrible. In addition, part of the flow is almost obligatory leaks from under the 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". Intake manifold problems 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 a very good condition of all engine mechanics, 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 longer 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 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 with CDI electronic injection have been installed on cars - 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 "automatic 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 an overrunning clutch of the F1 package. 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.Mercedes E in 210 body - the second Mercedes-Benz generation W210 (E class)
(exact name Mercedes-Benz E-class W210) appeared in 1995 and was intended to replace the outdated Mercedes in 124 body. Needless to say, in Russia this "eye" (as he was nicknamed) has gained wild popularity among business class cars (BMW has its direct competitor, the BMW 5 Series in the e39 body).
Mercedes E-class in the 210 body (W210), although it was similar to its predecessor in geometric shapes, it was all new car with an innovative exterior design - that's when four headlights appeared instead of two. The first signs were the diesel versions of the E220 and E300, as well as the gasoline E200, E230, E280 and E320 (later the top version of the E420 was added). Mercedes e w210 - the second generation of Mercedes in the E segment (business class).
Photo of Mercedes E (210th body)
Mercedes E-320 in 210 body became the best-selling car from Mercedes-Benz. In 2000, the body of the W210 was updated: a functional information board appeared under the speedometer, telephone, navigator, auto-sound control became available from the steering wheel. In addition, in a 5-speed automatic box gears, the Touch Shift system was introduced - an analogue of the TipTronik system as on Porsche cars.
Mercedes E-class engines in 210 body
As for the engine, the Mercedes e 210 for the first time installed a V6 and V8 engine instead of an in-line cylinder configuration of the 1996-1997 model.
Petrol variants were equipped with the following engines:
- E 260 (I6 M104, 3.199 cc 2.6L, 162 kW/220 PS/206 hp) 2000-2002
- E 320 (I6 M104, 3.199 cc 3.2L, 162 kW/220 PS/217 hp) 1996-1997
- E 420 (V-8 M119, 4.196 cc 4.2L, 205 kW/279 PS/275 hp) 1997
- E 430 (V-8 M-113, 4.266 cc 4.3L, 205 kW/279 PS/275 hp) 1998-2002
- E 55 AMG (V-8 M-113, 5.439 cc 5.4L, 260 kW/354 PS/349 hp) 1998-2002
Review of Mercedes E, 210 body
Mercedes E-class can be of 3 versions: Classic, Elegance and Vanguard. By and large, the difference between them is not so big and manifests itself in small things. And he himself in the 210th body has a very respectable appearance, as well as many configuration options: from a 4-cylinder engine to a powerful V-8.
Usually Mercedes performance is associated with engine power under the hood. The 2-liter model E200 (Classic) has the most modest equipment. Everything above 2 liters comes with elegans and avant-garde. Golden mean for Mercedes in the 210th body - these are the E280 and E320 models - they are considered the most "Mercedes" (V-6 engines) and have fairly complete equipment: an electric steering wheel, a sunroof, climate control, parking sensors, a curtain at the rear window, heating of all seats, etc.