Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207) Explained

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C207/A207)
Manufacturer:Daimler AG
Model Years:2010–2017
Assembly:Germany: Bremen
Class:Grand tourer (S)
Wheelbase:2760mm
Length:4698-
Width:17861NaN1
Height:1390-
Weight:1560-
Predecessor:Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209/A209)
Successor:Mercedes-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.[1] [2] 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.[3] E350 and E400 coupé models were also available in all-wheel drive 4MATIC variants from 2012.[4] [5]

It was replaced by the C238/A238 E-Class in 2017 for the 2018 model year.[6]

Development and launch

The C207/A207 E-Class shares its platform with the W204 C-Class sedan, featuring identical wheelbases, and similar axle track lengths.[7] 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.[8]

Some early petrol models had CGI BlueEFFICIENCY branding, with the exception of the E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY and E 500.[9] With the introduction of the Mercedes 7G-Tronic automatic transmission,[10] models subsequently dropped the CGI moniker, along with the BlueEFFICIENCY name after the 2013 facelift.[11] Diesel models with the nine-speed automatic transmission were also called BlueTEC instead of CDI BlueEFFICIENCY,[12] and facelifted models were simply called CDI or BlueTEC.

Mercedes-Benz originally intended for the C207/A207 to continue the CLK name, but changed to E-Class branding during development.[13]

Body styles

Coupé (C207)

The coupé was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[14]

Convertible (A207)

The convertible was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.[15]

Some convertibles have Mercedes' AIRSCARF system, which provides neck heating for front occupants,[16] and the AIRCAP windshield spoiler and wind deflector system, deflecting air over the cabin for reduced draft and wind noise.[17]

Equipment

Standard equipment includes Mercedes' AGILITY CONTROL semi-adaptive suspension[18] and ATTENTION ASSIST which alerts the driver when the car detects driver fatigue.[19] Models feature front, side, and knee airbags, along with belt tensioners and head restraints.[20] An AMG Sports package can also be optioned, featuring AMG bodystyling, 151NaN1 lower suspension, silver painted front brake calipers, and wider 18-inch alloy wheels. However, the AMG package did not include performance upgrades.[21]

Models

Petrol engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueNaN0NaN0
E 200 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2010–2013M271 DE18
1.8 L I4 turbo
1350NaN0
at 5,250 rpm
270Nm
at 1,800–4,600 rpm
8.3 s
2013–2017M274 DE20
2.0 L I4 turbo
1350NaN0
at 5,550 rpm
300Nm
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
7.8 s
E 250 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2009–2011M271 DE18
1.8 L I4 turbo
1500NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
310Nm
at 2,000–4,300 rpm
7.4 s
2013–2017M274 DE20
2.0 L I4 turbo
1550NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
350Nm
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
7.1 s
E 300
BlueEFFICIENCY
2011–2017M276 DE35
3.5 L V6
1850NaN0
at 6,500 rpm
340Nm
at 3,500–4,500 rpm
6.9 s
E 350 CGI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2009–2011M272 DE35
3.5 L V6
2150NaN0
at 6,400 rpm
365Nm
at 3,000–5,100 rpm
6.5 s
2011–2017M276 DE35
3.5 L V6
2250NaN0
at 6,500 rpm
370Nm
at 3,500–5,250 rpm
6.4 s
E 4002013–2015M276 E30
3.0 L V6 twin-turbo
2450NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
480Nm
at 1,400–4,000 rpm
5.3 s
2015-2017M276 DE 35 LA3.5 L V6 twin-turbo2450NaN0
at 5,250 rpm
480Nm
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
E 500 (E 550 / US and Canada)2009–2011M273 E55
5.5 L V8
2850NaN0
at 6,000 rpm
530Nm
at 2,800–4,800 rpm
5.2 s
2011–2017M278 DE46
4.7 L V8 twin-turbo
3000NaN0
at 5,000–5,750 rpm
600Nm
at 1,600–4,750 rpm
4.8 s

Diesel engines

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueNaN0NaN0
E 220 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2010–2011OM651 DE22
2.1 L I4 twin-turbo
1250NaN0
at 3,000–4,200 rpm
400Nm
at 1,400–2,800 rpm
8.5 s
2011–20178.3 s
E 250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2009–20171500NaN0
at 4,200 rpm
500Nm
at 1,600–1,800 rpm
7.4 s
E 350 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY
2009–2011OM642 DE30
3.0L V6 turbo
1700NaN0
at 3,800 rpm
540Nm
at 1,600–2,400 rpm
6.7 s
2011–20171950NaN0
at 3,800 rpm
620Nm
at 1,600–2,400 rpm
6.4 s

2013 facelift

The mid-life cycle update for the C207/A207 E-Class was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in 2013:[22]

Awards

Notes and References

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