Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi (S210)

Mercedes E class 1999 2.7 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi has been produced from July, 1999 to September, 2002. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.7 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes E klase 1999 - 2002 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, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 9.8 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1999

Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi technical data

Model: Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. July ... 2002. September 
Engine: 2685 cm3 Diesel, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 187 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 4200 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 5.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7 l/100km (33.6 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: 1975 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2310 kg

Mercedes E 270 1999 CDI Combi engine OM612

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 2685 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
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.

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 270 1999 CDI Combi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.6 litres (11.2 quarts)
Power 156 - 170 HP ON 4200 RPM
Torque 330 - 400 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes ML Mercedes G klase and 2 other models

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 [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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