Mercedes e class facelift 2014

[Outstandingg]

Hello people!

Looking to buy a convertible e class facelift. I have driven diesel before and I know they have a lot of torque etc but There is nothing exciting about a diesel, so I’m considering petrol, am I mad?

Has anyone driven a 2.0 petrol of these?
Is 350 petrol the minimum I should go for?

I do motorway miles but not to live or for work, only when I’m travelling, I’m a city driver in general.

Really need your opinions on petrol vs diesel people, please help!

[AlBondigaz]

I’ve had a 2010 E350 Diesel Cabrio and now have a 2012 E500 V8 Petrol Cabrio.

I think the 2 litre petrol might feel a bit underpowered. The 2 litre diesel feels a bit gruff - I have that engine in another Merc,

Aim for a E400 petrol I reckon.

I averaged 36 mpg in the E350 over the time I owned it, currently averaging 26 mpg in the 500. The 400 should average 30 odd mpg.

[Outstandingg]

Thanks matey!
Insurance on the e400 isn’t as bad as I thought!
Does the engine sound nice?

[Monkeylegend]

If you are going to consider the E400 do a bit of research about the engines up to and around 2014 just for your peace of mind. They do have some issues with timing chains or similar.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say the 400 is the minimum to be honest but as above some of these have had timing chain issues so do your checks.

[Outstandingg]

Research how?
Should I only consider 2015 upwards?

[Monkeylegend]

Outstandingg said:

Research how?
Should I only consider 2015 upwards?

If you have a look over on the MBUK forum and do a search there are threads that will give you information re the issues.

Also just google Mercedes E400 engine issues and you should get info there as well.