Many engines in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines that have a cam chain.
You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2020.
The timing chains in Mercedes-Benz E-Class are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.
If you are considering buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines with a timing chain
Here you will find different engines in Mercedes-Benz E-Class that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.
Mercedes-Benz W124 1985 – 1989
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1985 and 1989.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 W124 1985 – 1989 | 105 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 W124 1985 – 1989 | 109 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 E W124 1985 – 1989 | 118 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 E W124 1985 – 1989 | 132 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 E W124 1985 – 1989 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 260 E W124 1985 – 1989 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 1985 – 1989 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 E 4MATIC W124 1985 – 1989 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 D W124 1985 – 1989 | 72 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 250 D W124 1985 – 1989 | 90 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 D W124 1985 – 1989 | 109 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbo W124 1985 – 1989 | 143 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W124 1990 – 1993
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1990 and 1993.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 118 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 230 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 132 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 260 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 E 4MATIC W124 1990 – 1993 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 197 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 E-24 W124 1990 – 1993 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 320 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 400 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 279 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 E W124 1990 – 1993 | 326 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 200 D W124 1990 – 1993 | 75 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 250 D W124 1990 – 1993 | 94 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 D W124 1990 – 1993 | 113 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 250 D Turbo W124 1990 – 1993 | 126 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbo W124 1990 – 1993 | 147 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W124 1993 – 1997
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1993 and 1997.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 W124 1993 – 1997 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 W124 1993 – 1997 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 W124 1993 – 1997 | 193 hp | ? |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 W124 1993 – 1997 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 420 W124 1993 – 1997 | 279 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 D W124 1993 – 1997 | 113 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 D W124 1993 – 1997 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 D W124 1993 – 1997 | 147 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W210 1995 – 1999
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1995 and 1999.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 W210 1995 – 1999 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 230 W210 1995 – 1999 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 240 W210 1995 – 1999 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 W210 1995 – 1999 | 193 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 W210 1995 – 1999 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 4MATIC W210 1995 – 1999 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 1995 – 1999 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 1995 – 1999 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 4MATIC W210 1995 – 1999 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 420 W210 1995 – 1999 | 279 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 430 W210 1995 – 1999 | 279 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 50 AMG W210 1995 – 1999 | 347 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG W210 1995 – 1999 | 354 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 Diesel W210 1995 – 1999 | 95 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI W210 1995 – 1999 | 125 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 290 TD W210 1995 – 1999 | 129 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 TD W210 1995 – 1999 | 177 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W210 2000 – 2003
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2000 and 2003.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 W210 2000 – 2003 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor W210 2000 – 2003 | 163 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 240 W210 2000 – 2003 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 W210 2000 – 2003 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 2000 – 2003 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 430 W210 2000 – 2003 | 279 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI W210 2000 – 2003 | 143 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI W210 2000 – 2003 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI W210 2000 – 2003 | 197 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W211 2002 – 2006
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2002 and 2006.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor W211 2002 – 2006 | 163 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 240 W211 2002 – 2006 | 177 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 2002 – 2006 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 W211 2002 – 2006 | 272 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 500 W211 2002 – 2006 | 306 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG W211 2002 – 2006 | 476 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 122 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 177 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 177 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI W211 2002 – 2006 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W211 2006 – 2009
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2006 and 2009.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor W211 2006 – 2009 | 184 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 230 W211 2006 – 2009 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 W211 2006 – 2009 | 231 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 W211 2006 – 2009 | 272 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI W211 2006 – 2009 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI W211 2006 – 2009 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 280 CDI W211 2006 – 2009 | 190 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI W211 2006 – 2009 | 224 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI W211 2006 – 2009 | 314 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W212 2009 – 2013
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2009 and 2013.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 184 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 292 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 500 W212 2009 – 2013 | 388 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 136 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 231 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2009 – 2013 | 265 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W212 2014 – 2016
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2014 and 2016.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 W212 2014 – 2016 | 184 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 W212 2014 – 2016 | 211 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 d W212 2014 – 2016 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY W212 2014 – 2016 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 BlueTEC 4MATIC W212 2014 – 2016 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI W212 2014 – 2016 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC W212 2014 – 2016 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC W212 2014 – 2016 | 252 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC W212 2014 – 2016 | 252 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC W212 2014 – 2016 | 258 hp | Timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz W213 2017 – 2020
Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2017 and 2020.
| Model | Horsepower | Synchronization |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 d W213 2017 – 2020 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 d W213 2017 – 2020 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 d W213 2017 – 2020 | 163 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 d W213 2017 – 2020 | 194 hp | Timing chain |
| Mercedes-Benz E 220 d 4MATIC W213 2017 – 2020 | 194 hp | Timing chain |