Mercedes E 250 D (S210)

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Mercedes E class 1996 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 250 D 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 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 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 250 D accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 250 D fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 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 automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 250 D Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.4 seconds later (in 16.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes E 250 D technical data

Model:	Mercedes E 250 D
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:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	185 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	16.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.6 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 6.8 (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 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 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

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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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

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