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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    New from

    $79,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.1 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a sports car offered in 2D Sedan, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $79,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) 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 July of 2009.

    Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/310Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm) and 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (386kW/700Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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

    See Mercedes-Benz E-Class models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    72.05 - 209.78 kW/t
    72.05 kW/t
    211.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    540 - 695 litres
    465 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.1 - 10.1 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    12.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    792 - 1,569 km
    560 km
    1,569 km
    Price
    $79,900 - $244,500
    $77,400
    $244,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    4 years
    7 years

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price

    Avantgarde

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$131,600
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,100
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,635
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,135
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$183,685
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$183,185
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$179,085
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$178,585
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$139,935
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$139,435
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$107,850
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$142,200
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$95,000
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$101,500
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$86,400
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$108,350
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$142,700
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$189,135
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$188,635
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$92,500
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$136,485
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$91,300
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$101,005
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$93,000
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$108,150
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$111,450

    Elegance

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,635
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,135
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$139,935
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$139,435
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$84,800
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$93,000
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$95,000
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$132,100
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$131,600
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$183,685
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$183,185
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$179,085
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$178,585
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$92,500
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$101,500
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$79,900
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$108,350
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$107,850
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$142,700
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$142,200
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$189,135
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$188,635
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$101,005
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$136,485
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$108,150
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$111,450

    AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$244,500
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$244,000
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$240,985
    5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$240,485
    *excl. on-roads

    All Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$117,900$132,000
    2024$102,206$188,700
    2023$102,206$188,700
    2022$96,894$183,700
    2021$96,900$173,400
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    Avantgarde

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: W204
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 138.04
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Assistance Front Location: Front
      • Parking Assistance Front Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
      • Front Track (mm): 1538
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 48.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1397
      • Overall Length (mm): 4698
      • Overall Width (mm): 1786
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1328
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1243
      • Rear Track (mm): 1536
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10950
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2760
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 92.9
      • Co2 Level (combined): 198
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3498
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 306
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 225
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 370
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20091222
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: E220 Cdi 4sa
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2140
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1588
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Elegance

    Adds to Avantgarde:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: W212
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 131.5
    • Convenience
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 540
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1048
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1490
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1467
      • Front Track (mm): 1585
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1471
      • Overall Length (mm): 4868
      • Overall Width (mm): 1854
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 972
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1505
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
      • Rear Track (mm): 1604
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11250
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2874
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
    • Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 941
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Neck Support
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Driver Side Folding
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Sunvisors Passenger Side Folding
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1711
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1659
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from Avantgarde:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: W204
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 138.04
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
      • Front Track (mm): 1538
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 52.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 48.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1397
      • Overall Length (mm): 4698
      • Overall Width (mm): 1786
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1328
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1243
      • Rear Track (mm): 1536
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10950
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2760
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 198
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 66
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 776
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2140
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1588
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    AMG

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Sliding Anchorage Points
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 6.00
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1950
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 690
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1056
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1512
      • Overall Length (mm): 4895
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1424
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 98.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 236
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 5.5
      • Engine (cc): 5461
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Stroke Engine: 90.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 792
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 525
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 386
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bed
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
    • Ventilation
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Visibility
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 131.5
    • Convenience
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 540
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1048
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1467
      • Front Track (mm): 1585
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1471
      • Overall Length (mm): 4868
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 972
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
      • Rear Track (mm): 1604
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11250
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 92.9
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3498
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 941
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 306
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 225
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 370
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Neck Support
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Interactive
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Interactive
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
    • Visibility
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Driver Side Folding
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Sunvisors Passenger Side Folding
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1711
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1659
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    See all 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20241800Kg2100Kg
    20231800Kg2100Kg
    20221800Kg2100Kg
    20201800Kg2100Kg
    20191800Kg2100Kg
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 15 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 AMG with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.1L 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 Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.1 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.4 L/100km
    1.8L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.1 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
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.6 L/100km
    2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.5 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    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.

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