2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Used from

    $79,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.1 - 11 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a sports car offered in 2D coupe, 4D sedan, 5D station wagon and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $79,900 for the Elegance variant and topping out at $244,500 for the AMG.

    There are 3 variants of the E-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2012.

    Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 4.7L petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 4.7L turbo multi-point injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/400Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (386kW/700Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    84.05 - 177.4 kW/t
    71.07 kW/t
    241.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 450 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.41 - 10.1 L/100km
    4.69 L/100km
    16.67 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    653 - 1,222 km
    496 km
    1,383 km
    Price
    $93,000 - $189,135
    $22,990
    $473,783.41
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    Avantgarde

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Rear: 972
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1454
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1505
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1374
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1446
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Elegance

    Same inclusions as the Avantgarde

    AMG

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 6.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1490
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1467
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Remote
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1374
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 20 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Avantgarde with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Elegance with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz E-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.4 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.0 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.1 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.1 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.3 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.1 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.2 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.1 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.4 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.6 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.5 L/100km
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance that starts from $79,900.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG that starts from $244,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Avantgarde and Elegance.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Avantgarde which measures 1854mm wide, 4895mm in length and sits 1512mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which has 386kW of power from its 5.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which weighs 2540 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.