Mercedes-Benz · Coupé · 2016–2023
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Coupé
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.3 / 5.0 · Based on 11 engine variants Most Fun Engine
476–612 PS
4.0L V8 BiTurbo AMG Benzin
571 hp business saloon — understated AWD madness
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
408–455 PS
4.7L V8 BiTurbo Benzin
9 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Coupé is available with 8 engine variants — from 116 to 612 hp.
E 220d Engine Change
2017 2023
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
2017 2023
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
E 300d
2018 2023
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
E 400d
2018 2023
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
AMG E 63
2017 2023
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
E 200
2017 2023
Be Careful 12 weaknesses
E 300 Engine Change
2017 2023
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
2017 2023
Be Careful 12 weaknesses
AMG E 53
2018 2023
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
E 450
2018 2023
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-top tension cables snap A serial design defect: the tension cables in the soft-top headliner fray and snap after approximately 200–300 roof cycles. Mercedes revised the design from May 2020. Symptoms: Sagging headliner, soft-top does not close fully, visibly broken cables | High | |
| Fabric Roof Tension Cords Snap The soft-top tension cords fray after just a few hundred opening cycles. A design fault that led Mercedes to carry out goodwill repairs. Symptoms: Roof headliner sags. Visibly frayed black cables when the roof is in the raised position. from 30,000 km | Medium |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Coupé have? +
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 as Coupé has 108 known weaknesses, 14 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: OM654 (2.0L Diesel), M274 (1.6-2.0L Turbo), M276 (3.0-3.5L V6), M256 (3.0L I6 Turbo), M177 (4.0L V8 BiTurbo AMG), M264 (2.0L Turbo EQ Boost), OM656 (2.9L R6 Diesel). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Coupé worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 Coupé — 4 of 11 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee