Mercedes E 250 D Automatic (S210)

Mercedes E class 1996 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 250 D Automatic has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 1999. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 113 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 360 up to 600 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

Mercedes E 250 D Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 250 D Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 183 km/h.

Mercedes E 250 D Automatic fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes E class safety

During safety testing Mercedes E class has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes E class is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Mercedes E class got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes E 250 D MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 16.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1996

Mercedes E 250 D Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes E 250 D Automatic
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1996. January ... 1999. December 
Engine: 2497 cm3 Diesel, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 113 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 183 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.82m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.51m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 530 litres
Trunk max capacity: 885 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2210 kg

Mercedes E 250 D Automatic engine OM605 250D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 2497 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 22 : 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 Precombustion chamber
Mercedes E 250 D Automatic oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 113 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 8 years

All Mercedes E class estate car [1996 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Jul 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi Jun 1998 — Jul 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi Automatic Jun 1998 — Jul 1999 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Mar 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Oct 1997 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Combi Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Combi Automatic Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D Automatic 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 Turbodiesel Jan 1997 — Dec 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1997 4Matic Combi 4x4 Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 290 1996 TD Combi Jun 1996 — Jul 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.9 Diesel 129 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 290 1997 TD Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.9 Diesel 129 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1997 TD Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jun 1997 — Jul 1999 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Oct 1997 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 13.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 430 1997 Combi Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 55 1998 AMG Combi Mar 1998 — Jul 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds

5.4 Petrol 354 HP 12.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 1996 reviews
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