Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi (S210)

Mercedes E class 1999 2.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi has been produced from July, 1999 to September, 2002. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 18-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100km (8.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 11.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.5 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1999

Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi technical data

Model: Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. July ... 2002. September 
Engine: 2398 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 268 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 5900 RPM Torque: 225 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.2 (combined) 16.3 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km (20.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 600 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1920 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2250 kg

Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi engine M112 E24

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2398 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83.2 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.5 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 5900 RPM
Torque 225 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 10 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 2000 onwards.

All Mercedes E class estate car [1999 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1999 Combi Jul 1999 — Jan 2001 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1999 Combi Automatic Jul 1999 — Jan 2001 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2001 Kompressor Combi Jan 2001 — Sep 2002

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2001 Kompressor Combi Automatic Jan 2001 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 163 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1999 CDI Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 143 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1999 CDI Combi Automatic Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.1 Diesel 143 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1999 Combi Automatic Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.7 Diesel 170 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi Automatic Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.7 Diesel 170 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1999 Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1999 Combi Automatic Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1999 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 1999 Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1999 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 1999 CDI Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (197 HP)

3.2 Diesel 197 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 430 1999 Combi Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 430 1999 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jul 1999 — Sep 2002 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 12.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 55 1999 AMG Combi Jul 1999 — Feb 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds

5.4 Petrol 354 HP 12.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes AMG E 55 V8 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (354 HP)

5.4 Petrol 354 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E class 1999 reviews
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