The Mercedes W210 is a middle-class car E. It replaced the first generation W124. It has been produced for 7 years since 1995. There are two body styles: sedan and station wagon. The car received a completely updated design, rounded headlights, because of which the car was nicknamed "Lupato".
Review W210
This model has been produced since 1995 in two body styles: a sedan and a station wagon. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions were produced. The car was equipped with a five-speed and six-speed manual gearbox, a four-speed and five-speed automatic transmission.
In 1999, a redesign of this model took place, after which the second generation received an updated appearance of the hood, radiator grille, mirrors and rotary indicators. Under the speedometer and tachometer is an on-board computer monitor that displays various indicators. On the steering wheel there are keys for controlling multimedia, navigation system and telephone.
The innovation was an automatic five-speed gearbox, which has the ability to shift gears manually.
The most recognizable element of the car exterior are round headlights. Because of them, the people nicknamed the car "Lupato." The radiator grill is divided by a vertical line. With the help of Mercedes tuning, the bumper and radiator grille can be modified, added chrome elements or completely replaced with a more attractive option.
Mercedes W210: tuning
There are many options for improving the "lupato", which include tuning the bumper, fenders, sills, optics, hood and interior. Most often you can find the tuned bumper W210. The car is completely transformed thanks to a competent approach, but it often costs a lot of money. For example, updated taillights cost about 12,000 rubles, and carbon fiber wings - 10,000 for one front wing.
Also a type of tuning is the chip tuning "Mercedes W210". This function is designed to improve engine performance by introducing changes to the control program to remove restrictions. Thanks to chip tuning, engine power can be increased by both 10 and 50 horsepower. The cost of this service starts from 20 thousand rubles and ends with 50 thousand, depending on the service.
Tuning W210 is a frequent occurrence in this model. Thanks to him, you can embellish the car, make it more individual and attractive.
Reviews
The advantages of "lupato" include:
- A reliable engine with proper operation can work 300,000 kilometers without serious damage. There were cases when cars were brought from Germany on the move with a mileage of 1 million kilometers.
- Resistance to corrosion. As the company assures, the anti-corrosion coating will protect the car from rust for as long as 12 years.
- Appearance of the car.
- The popularity of this model to this day.
- Leather trim in the top versions.
- Many options for tuning the W210.
- Quality materials and workmanship.
Car weaknesses include:
- high oil consumption of some engines;
- fuel consumption;
- the development of corrosion on the front bearings of the suspension springs;
- exactingness of the engine to fuel quality (minimum AI-95);
- front suspension stabilizers;
- low location of the front fog lamps (after driving off-road, all dirt accumulates there, after which the headlights themselves rot).
Output
When buying a used car, you should check all its components. With Mercedes cars, this is worth doing a lot more thoroughly. Given the age of the machine, at least one part is damaged or completely worn out. Tuning W210 may hide some of the shortcomings, but in most cases it is used to improve the technical components and appearance.