Verdict
The W214 is the clearer new-car choice: its 201 hp and 320 Nm petrol-hybrid drivetrain trims the 0-100 km/h run to 7.5 seconds, and it adds blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and a 360-degree camera. Yet the W213 remains credible as an outgoing or used buy. It is 220 kg lighter, has a rated 5.9 L/100 km figure and retains the same 540-litre boot. For Malaysian buyers, the extra outlay buys stronger performance, more active safety equipment and four years of manufacturer warranty, rather than extra luggage room.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 if you want the lighter 1,605 kg E-Class with rated 5.9 L/100 km consumption, heated front seats and a 40:20:40 rear backrest.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want 201 hp, 320 Nm, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Engine output: W213 has 184 hp and 300 Nm; W214 has 201 hp and 320 Nm.
- Acceleration: W213 reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds; W214 does it in 7.5 seconds.
- Dimensions: W213 is 4,923 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and rides on a 2,939 mm wheelbase; W214 measures 4,949 mm, 1,880 mm and 2,961 mm.
- Weight: W213 weighs 1,605 kg; W214 weighs 1,825 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: W213 uses 18-inch wheels with 245/45R18 tyres front and rear; W214 gets 19-inch wheels, 245/45R19 fronts and 275/40R19 rears.
- Warranty: W213 has a two-year manufacturer warranty plus two years extended coverage; W214 has a four-year manufacturer warranty.
W213
- 220 kg lighter than the W214
- Rated economy of 5.9 L/100 km
- Heated front seats with memory for driver and passenger
- Less output at 184 hp and 300 Nm
- No blind-spot monitoring, steering correction or 360-degree camera
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
W214
- 201 hp and 320 Nm with a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Blind-spot monitoring, steering correction and a 360-degree camera
- 14.4-inch MBUX multimedia system and adaptive cruise control
- 220 kg heavier than the W213
- No listed heated front seats or passenger-side memory setting
- 60:40 rear backrest is less versatile than the W213's 40:20:40 split
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,888✓ | RM367,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376✓ | RM380 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 23 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres | 540 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Five-spoke Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Five-spoke Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Agility Control with Selective Damping System | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, 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 | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | 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, Heated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | 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 sun shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Audio 20 with 7 speakers | 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 | Remote Control Activation | 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 | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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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W213 vs W214 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 better?
The W214 is better for a new-car buyer because it is quicker, more powerful and has more driver assistance equipment. The W213 is the smarter choice if lower weight, rated fuel economy, heated seats and a 40:20:40 rear backrest matter more.
What is the price difference?
The W214 costs RM39,000 more: RM367,888 against RM328,888 for the W213.
Which E-Class has the better safety equipment?
The W214 has the stronger equipment list, adding blind-spot monitoring, steering correction, rear-side airbags and a 360-degree camera. Both have ABS, stability control, autonomous braking, front and rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX on the outer rear seats.