E350 CDI lower v higher BHP

[Philip1972]

Still considering a 2010+ E350 Estate.

Is there much real world difference between the earlier 211bhp and the later 265?

 

[Williamwoo]

I think you probably mean 231 rather than 211bhp.

 

[Druk]

I think you probably mean 231 rather than 211bhp.

No, my 2011 is 265bhp. I've never tried the lower version engine but 265 is plenty.



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[Williamwoo]

No, my 2011 is 265bhp. I've never tried the lower version engine but 265 is plenty.



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You've slightly missed my point. I was just trying to point out that the lower of the two possible power outputs is 231bhp, not the 211 mentioned by the OP.

 

[E55BOF]

"Plenty", however, is not necessarily the same as "enough"...

 

[st13phil]

The biggest difference is that the 265bhp version comes with the 7g+ gearbox and is in a lower VED band. Better fuel economy too.

The extra power is noticeable, but only if you’re the sort of person who would use it.


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[Druk]

"Plenty", however, is not necessarily the same as "enough"...

When 'plenty' is more than you've ever had before it's 'more than enough'. Any more and I'd be on here as 'Dave'.


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[tylerdurden]

my 231bhp W212 packs serious punch and could easily cause me to lose my license. I presume they are a bit cheaper. I'm told they are very reliable and so far mine has been relatively blameless. I would suggest that its a factor to consider but not a dealbreaker. My car does not start stop like modern vehicles and I absolutely hate that

 

[sosen13]

my 231bhp W212 packs serious punch and could easily cause me to lose my license. I presume they are a bit cheaper. I'm told they are very reliable and so far mine has been relatively blameless. I would suggest that its a factor to consider but not a dealbreaker. My car does not start stop like modern vehicles and I absolutely hate that

my car DO start stop like modern vecihles and this is first thing to switch off once im in the car lol

 

[Philip1972]

Thanks all.

I thought it was 211bhp because I had seen some state that on adverts-they must be wrong lol. 236 to 265 is not as much of a gap, and wouldn't deter me from a 236. Its still more than I have now from the E280.

Cheers!

 

[Headhurts]

Apparently mine has 258 bhp, it’s plenty quick enough for me.

I also get in start it up, select sport mode and mostly switch off start/stop unless visiting the city which I do very rarely.

Robin


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[Druk]

It's not the BHP that matters so much if you have a diesel. It's all those torky thingmibobs that makes it sooooo good.