Mercedes-Benz E-Class: W212 Facelift vs W214
Verdict
The W214 is RM17,000 dearer at RM355,888 versus RM338,888, but it moves the E-Class brief towards space and tech: wheelbase grows from 2,874 to 2,961 mm and boot space from 505 to 540 litres, with nine airbags and a four-year warranty. The W212 Facelift counters as the punchier drivetrain on paper, its 2.1 diesel hybrid making 500 Nm, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and returning 4.1 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer, this is room and warranty versus diesel torque and thrift.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift if you want the stronger on-paper pull, quicker 7.1-second sprint and stated 4.1 L/100 km economy.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want the newer, larger E-Class with a revamped interior, MBUX Superscreen, 540-litre boot and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM338,888 vs RM355,888, so the W214 costs RM17,000 more
- Output: 204 hp/500 Nm vs 201 hp/320 Nm
- Acceleration/top speed: 7.1 seconds and 242 km/h vs 7.5 seconds and 240 km/h
- Size: 4,879 mm length/2,874 mm wheelbase vs 4,949 mm/2,961 mm
- Boot/fuel tank: 505 litres/80 litres vs 540 litres/66 litres
- Safety/warranty: 8 airbags/2 years vs 9 airbags/4 years
W212 Facelift
- Strong 500 Nm torque
- Quicker 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Stated 4.1 L/100 km and 110 g/km CO2
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Smaller 505-litre boot
- Older cabin beside the W214’s fully revamped interior
W214
- Longer 2,961 mm wheelbase
- Larger 540-litre boot
- Nine airbags and 4-year warranty
- Less torque: 320 Nm versus 500 Nm
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 66-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888✓ | RM 355,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| 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 Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Perforated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 523 | RM 380✓ |
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.
W212 Facelift vs W214 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 better?
For most new-car buyers, the W214 is better because it is larger, has a 540-litre boot, nine airbags and a 4-year warranty. Choose the W212 Facelift if torque, its 7.1-second sprint and 4.1 L/100 km economy matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 costs RM355,888 against RM338,888 for the W212 Facelift, so the newer car is RM17,000 more expensive.
Which one is more spacious?
The W214 has the space advantage: it is 4,949 mm long and 1,880 mm wide, with a 2,961 mm wheelbase and 540-litre boot. The W212 Facelift measures 4,879 mm, 1,854 mm, 2,874 mm and 505 litres respectively.