Mercedes-Benz E-Class Avantgarde (2012) price & specs

2.1L Diesel 2D Convertible 7 SP AUTOMATIC RWD

Avantgarde

Overview

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Avantgarde is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 2nd July 2009. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $111,450 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the E-Class Avantgarde uses 5.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 145g of CO₂. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1200km per full tank

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 1398mm (55.0 inches) in height, 4698mm (185.0 inches) in length, 1786mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The E-Class Avantgarde comes standard with 235/45 R17 front tyres and 235/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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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

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

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Dimensions

4,698 mm

1,786 mm

1,398 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,698 mm
Overall Width	1,786 mm
Overall Height	1,398 mm
Wheelbase	2,760 mm
Load Capacity	470 kg

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Sales Data

2024381Total Sales

2025519Total Sales

2026285YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Avantgarde

2.1L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Diesel, RWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 145 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 2,143 cc

Liters: 2.1 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Generic primary fuel type: Diesel

Minimum fuel type: Diesel

System

Injection/carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 66 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 5.5 L/100km

Country/highway: 4.7 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 1,200 km

Combined: 18.2 km/L

Country/highway: 21.3 km/L

Urban: 14.7 km/L

Urban: 6.8 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 150 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,200 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,600 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Electric adjustment: yes

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Responsive suspension

Type: Mechanical

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 235 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 235 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Convertible

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: W204

Local body type: Convertible

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 300 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,538 mm

Overall height: 1,398 mm

Overall length: 4,698 mm

Overall width: 1,786 mm

Rear track: 1,536 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,950 mm

Wheelbase: 2,760 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,019 mm

Headroom rear: 919 mm

Hip room front: 1,454 mm

Hip room rear: 1,328 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,374 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,214 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Convertible roof

Type soft: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Remote

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 2,280 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,810 kg

Tare weight: 1,762.4 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 8

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Internal Memory /HD

Storage capacity: 10 GB

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Steering wheel position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: Full Map, Voice

Screen size: 7 in

Parking assistance

Location front: yes

Type: Guidance Display

Location rear: yes

Type: Guidance Display

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain

On doors: Wood/Woodgrain

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

ANCAP date tested: 22 Dec 2009

ANCAP version tested: E220 CDI 4SA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Memory

Lumbar type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: 40/20/40

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench, Individual/Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 48 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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