Verdict
The newer Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 costs RM367,888 against RM338,888 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift, a RM29,000 step up that buys a larger 540-litre boot, a 2,961-mm wheelbase, adaptive cruise control and steering-correction lane keeping. It also gets four years of manufacturer warranty. But the outgoing W212 Facelift has the stronger numbers: 500 Nm versus 320 Nm, 7.1 seconds to 100 km/h versus 7.5, and a claimed 4.1 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buying used, its sunroof, rear entertainment screens and 80-litre tank remain meaningful extras.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift if you want 500 Nm, 4.1 L/100 km claimed economy and more rear-seat luxury kit for less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want the roomier body, newer driver assistance systems and four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: W212 Facelift RM338,888; W214 RM367,888.
- Performance: W212 Facelift 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds; W214 320 Nm and 7.5 seconds.
- Transmission: W212 Facelift 7G-TRONIC with 7 gears; W214 9G-Tronic with 9 gears.
- Wheelbase and boot: W212 Facelift 2,874 mm and 505 litres; W214 2,961 mm and 540 litres.
- Safety assistance: W212 Facelift has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; W214 has adaptive cruise control and steering correction.
- Warranty: W212 Facelift has two years manufacturer warranty plus two years extended warranty; W214 has four years manufacturer warranty.
W212 Facelift
- 500 Nm diesel-hybrid torque and 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Claimed 4.1 L/100 km fuel economy.
- Sunroof, rear moonroof and rear entertainment with two 8-inch monitors.
- Shorter 2,874-mm wheelbase and smaller 505-litre boot.
- No blind spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty instead of four years.
W214
- Longer 2,961-mm wheelbase and 540-litre boot.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind spot information and steering-correction lane keeping.
- 14.4-inch MBUX screen, 64-colour active ambient lighting and four-year manufacturer warranty.
- 320 Nm is 180 Nm down on the W212 Facelift.
- Its 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the W212 Facelift by 0.4 seconds.
- No rated fuel-economy figure or EV range is stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM338,888✓ | RM367,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM523 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Commonrail twin-turbo diesel with variable geometry turbo, variable valve timing and electric motor | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,143 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 204 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 27 hp✓ | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 0.8 kWh | 1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 1 km | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 4.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 110 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,474 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/35R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 3 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Sports Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Pelvis, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Driver Attention Assist, Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide, Rear Moonroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 7.0-inch COMAND Online with DVD Changer and Rear Entertainment System with two 8-inch monitors. | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Foot-operated | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Retractable Drop Down Luggage Basket | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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W212 Facelift vs W214 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 better?
The W214 is the better choice for space, driver assistance and warranty cover. The W212 Facelift makes more sense if its 500 Nm torque, 4.1 L/100 km claimed economy, sunroof and rear entertainment matter more than newer assistance features.
What is the price difference?
The W214 costs RM29,000 more than the W212 Facelift. That gap brings a 87-mm longer wheelbase, 35 litres more boot space, adaptive cruise control, steering-correction lane keeping and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Which E-Class is quicker and more fuel-efficient?
The W212 Facelift is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds against 7.5 seconds for the W214. It is also the only one with a stated economy figure, at 4.1 L/100 km, and has 500 Nm versus 320 Nm.
