Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the W214 is the more complete new-generation choice: its 201 hp/320 Nm petrol-hybrid powertrain trims the 0-100 km/h time to 7.5 seconds, adds a 23 hp motor and brings nine airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. It is also 26 mm longer and 28 mm wider, though its 1,825 kg kerb weight is 220 kg above the W213’s. The outgoing car remains a sensible choice with a 5.9 L/100 km rated figure, 1,605 kg weight and a 540-litre boot matching its successor.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 if you want the lighter 1,605 kg sedan with a 5.9 L/100 km rated economy figure, heated front seats and a 40:20:40 rear backrest.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 if you want 201 hp, nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Power and torque: 184 hp/300 Nm for the W213; 201 hp/320 Nm for the W214.
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h takes 7.7 seconds in the W213 and 7.5 seconds in the W214.
- Dimensions: the W213 is 4,923 mm long and 1,852 mm wide; the W214 is 4,949 mm long and 1,880 mm wide.
- Kerb weight: 1,605 kg for the W213 versus 1,825 kg for the W214.
- Wheels and tyres: 18-inch 245/45R18s front and rear on the W213; 19-inch 245/45R19 fronts and 275/40R19 rears on the W214.
- Safety and warranty: seven airbags and two years for the W213; nine airbags and four years for the W214.
W213
- 220 kg lighter at 1,605 kg
- Rated fuel consumption of 5.9 L/100 km
- Heated front seats and 40:20:40 rear seat folding
- Less power and torque: 184 hp and 300 Nm versus 201 hp and 320 Nm
- Seven airbags, with no blind-spot information system or lane-keeping steering correction
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years
W214
- 201 hp, 320 Nm petrol-hybrid powertrain and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Nine airbags, blind-spot information system and lane-keeping steering correction
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and four-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Higher purchase price
- 220 kg heavier at 1,825 kg
- No listed front-seat heating or passenger-side memory setting, and a 60:40 rather than 40:20:40 rear backrest
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,200 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 | 7.7 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 | 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 |
| 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 performance, driver assistance and warranty cover, with 201 hp, nine airbags and four years of coverage versus the W213’s 184 hp, seven airbags and two years.
What is the price difference?
The W214 costs RM367,888, which is RM39,000 more than the W213 at RM328,888.
Which E-Class has the more practical rear seat?
The W213 has the more flexible rear backrest because it uses a 40:20:40 split, while the W214 uses a 60:40 split. Both are five-seat sedans with 540 litres of boot space.
