Mercedes-Benz E-Class: W213 vs W214
Verdict
At RM328,888 against RM355,888, the W213 is RM27,000 cheaper and still gives you the same sedan body, five seats, CKD status, rear-wheel drive, 540-litre boot and 240 km/h top speed. The W214 is the proper new-generation move: 201 hp and 320 Nm versus 184 hp and 300 Nm, a 7.5-second century sprint, a 1.0 kWh petrol-hybrid system, a larger body and two extra airbags. The gap is not huge on performance, but the newer car buys more safety, warranty and cabin modernity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 if you want the lower buy-in, known 5.9 L/100 km fuel figure and the same 540-litre boot without paying new-generation money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want the newer E-Class with more power, more airbags, a longer warranty and the revamped interior.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 RM328,888; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 RM355,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 184 hp/300 Nm; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 201 hp/320 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 7.7 s; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 7.5 s
- Size: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 4,923 mm long/1,852 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 4,949 mm long/1,880 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 2,939 mm/540 L; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 2,961 mm/540 L
- Airbags and warranty: Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 7 airbags/2 years; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 9 airbags/4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 328,888✓ | RM 355,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 184 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 132 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,939 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L | 540 L |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 376✓ | 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.
W213
- RM27,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 540-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- Has stated 5.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- Less power and torque at 184 hp and 300 Nm
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Fewer airbags with 7 instead of 9
W214
- Stronger 201 hp and 320 Nm output
- Quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Newer cabin with fully revamped interior
- Costs RM27,000 more
- No stated fuel economy or CO2 figure here
- Road tax is slightly higher at RM380 versus RM376
W213 vs W214 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 better?
The W214 is better on paper: more power, more torque, quicker acceleration, more airbags and a 4-year warranty. The W213 still makes sense if price and known fuel economy matter more than having the newest generation.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 costs RM355,888, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 is RM328,888. That makes the W214 RM27,000 more expensive.
Does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 have much more performance?
It is quicker, but not by a huge margin. The W214 makes 201 hp and 320 Nm and does 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; the W213 has 184 hp, 300 Nm and takes 7.7 seconds.