Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic (S211)

Mercedes E class 2003 2.1 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic has been produced from March, 2003 to June, 2006. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.1 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 340 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.1 engine oil type is 5W-40, MB 229.5 / 229.51 and oil capacity is 8.2 litres.

Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes E klase 2003 - 2006 versions, city fuel economy - 9.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 10.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 2.1 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes E class 2003

Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2003. March ... 2006. June 
Engine: 2148 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 188 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 4200 RPM Torque: 340 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 207 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 5.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.85m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 690 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1950 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2360 kg

Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic engine OM646 220 CDI

Engine displacement 2148 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.3 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 400,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic oil type 5W-40, MB 229.5 / 229.51
Oil capacity 8.2 litres (8.7 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 9.8 litres (10.4 quarts)
Power 129 - 150 HP ON 4200 RPM
Torque 305 - 340 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2005 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes Vito

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes E class estate car [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 2003 Kompressor Combi

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2003 Kompressor Combi Automatic 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 150 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic 2.1 Diesel 150 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Automatic Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 270 2003 CDI Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.7 Diesel 177 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 270 2003 CDI Combi Automatic Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.7 Diesel 177 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Combi Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 CDI 4Matic Combi 4x4 Feb 2006 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2006 CDI 4Matic Combi 4x4 Feb 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2003 Combi Mar 2003 — Dec 2004 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Dec 2004 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2004 CDI Combi Jun 2004 — Jul 2005 3.2 Diesel 177 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2003 CDI Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 3.2 Diesel 204 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 Combi Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 Combi Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 55 2004 AMG Combi Jan 2004 — Jun 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds

5.4 Petrol 476 HP 13.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 2003 reviews
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