Mercedes E 300 2009 (W212)

Mercedes E class 2009 3.0 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 300 2009 has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 5000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes E 300 2009 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes E 300 2009 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 247 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes E 300 2009 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

Mercedes E class safety

During safety testing Mercedes E class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes E class is evaluated with very good rate 86 from 100, children safety: good mark - 77 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes E class got 59 points from 100.
Mercedes E class safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.