Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY (W212)

Mercedes E class 2009 3.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 370 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100 km, which is 32% 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.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 6.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.8 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 2009

Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY technical data

Model: Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 174 g/km
Power: 306 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.4 (combined) 9.9 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km (24 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.87m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 540 litres
Gross weight: 2370 kg

Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY engine M276 DES35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 12.2 : 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 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9.6 litres (10.1 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 370 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes ML Mercedes CLS Mercedes SLK and 3 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 sedan [2009 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 2009 CGI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 184 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2009 CGI Automatic 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 2009 CGI 1.8 Petrol 204 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 136 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2009 CDI 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2009 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 2009 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.1 Diesel 204 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 2009 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 204 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 2009 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2009 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP)

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2009 CDI 4MATIC 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP)

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 300 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 3.5 Petrol 252 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 3.5 Petrol 252 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 350 2009 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2009 4MATIC 4x4 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 3.5 Petrol 306 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 3.5 Petrol 306 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 500 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 4.7 Petrol 408 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 500 2009 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC 4x4 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 63 2009 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds

6.2 Petrol 525 HP - Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 2009 reviews
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