Mercedes-Benz E220 FAQs

• How much is a Mercedes E220d?

  Mercedes-Benz discontinued the E220d following the 2019 model, with the E200 remaining in its place. You will still be able to find the E220d in the second-hand market, but from a starting price of $96,900 before on-road costs, the E200 makes for a near-identical alternative. This means a very competent vehicle offering all the latest technology and engineering finesse that you've come to expect from a high-quality German auto-maker with the reputation of Mercedes-Benz.

• What does the E in E-class Mercedes mean?

  Although the E-Class Mercedes-Benz nowadays is associated with its tied to being an 'executive' vehicle, the history of the name actually goes back further. Originally the E stood for Einspritzmotor, which is the German word for a fuel injection engine. After 1993, the E switched from being a suffix, at the time denoting what was effectively a standard fuel injection system, to being a model name. And with that, today it's more used as a sign of the range's place within the German auto-maker's stable of cars.

• What is the difference between the Mercedes E200 and E220?

  The E200 is the petrol-powered series that is still sold across Australia, while the E220d was the comparable diesel-powered version. Both models are otherwise identical with respect to style, amenity and broader levels of driving dynamics, although since the E220d is no longer sold, a new E200 will offer the latest safety aids, equipment and tech features.