Verdict
The W214 is the better-equipped new-car choice: nine airbags, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera address real daily use. Its 14.4-inch MBUX and 19-inch wheels also feel a generation ahead. But the W213 Facelift is 220 kg lighter, reaches 100 km/h 0.1 seconds sooner and retains the same 540-litre boot and 66-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer considering used versus new, the RM40,945 saving can matter more than the W214’s extra safety kit and four-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Facelift if you want the lighter, marginally quicker E-Class and can live without the newer car’s driver-assistance hardware.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want nine airbags, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: RM326,943 for the W213 Facelift versus RM367,888 for the W214.
- Powertrain: 1,991 cc petrol, 194 hp and no motor in the W213 Facelift versus 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV, 201 hp and one 23 hp motor in the W214.
- Weight and acceleration: 1,605 kg and 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds for the W213 Facelift versus 1,825 kg and 7.5 seconds for the W214.
- Size: 4,935 mm long with a 2,939 mm wheelbase for the W213 Facelift versus 4,949 mm and 2,961 mm for the W214.
- Safety: seven airbags and no lane-keeping assist in the W213 Facelift versus nine airbags and steering correction in the W214.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch MBUX touchscreen in the W213 Facelift versus 14.4-inch MBUX multimedia in the W214.
W213 Facelift
- 220 kg lighter than the W214
- 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds
- Heated front seats and powered rear sun shade
- Seven airbags versus nine
- No lane-keeping assist
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
W214
- Nine airbags with steering-correction lane keeping
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- 14.4-inch MBUX multimedia and 19-inch wheels
- RM40,945 more expensive
- 220 kg heavier and 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- 60:40 rear-seat split versus the W213 Facelift’s 40:20:40 split
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM326,943✓ | 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 | 194 hp at 5,500 rpm | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,650 rpm | 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 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 | 7.4 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,460 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-twin-spoke Alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Five-twin-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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (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 |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| 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" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Voice Control | 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, with Contactless Operation | 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 Facelift vs W214 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 better?
The W214 is better for safety and assistance features, with nine airbags, lane-keeping steering correction, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The W213 Facelift is the better pick if lower cost, lighter weight and its 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 costs RM40,945 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Facelift.
Which E-Class has the better warranty?
The W214 has a four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty. The W213 Facelift has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty plus a two-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.
