Trip menu
Whether fuel consumption, ECO ratings or digital speed display, the "Trip" menu of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) offers an impressive range of information. Drivers can specifically analyze and optimize their driving style to travel more economically and efficiently. The clear display helps you keep track of things even on longer journeys.
Standard display
The button
Press and hold on the steering wheel until the trip menu with daily distance
and total distance
is shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset"
| Distance | |
| Driving time | |
| Average speed | |
| Average Fuel Consumption |
Using the
Using the
or
Select From Start or From Reset.
The "From Start" trip computer is automatically reset in the following cases:
- The ignition has been switched off for more than four hours.
- 999 hours have been exceeded.
- 9999 miles have been exceeded.
ECO display
Using the
or
Select the trip menu on the steering wheel.
Using the
or
Select ECO DISPLAY.
If the ignition has been switched off for more than four hours, the ECO display is automatically reset.
More information on the ECO display.Display range and current fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is not shown in AMG vehicles.
Using the
Using the
or
Select the current fuel consumption and the approximate range.
Digital speedometer
Using the
or
Select the trip menu on the steering wheel.
Using the
or
Select the digital speedometer.
Observe the information on the gear shift indicator
for manual transmission or automatic transmission (manual shifting) .
Resetting values
Using the
or
Select the trip menu on the steering wheel.
Using the
or
Select the function you want to reset.
Using the
press.
Using the
Select Yes and press
confirm.
You can reset the values of the following functions:
- Daily distance
- Trip computer "From Start"
- Trip computer "From Reset"
- ECO display

The trip menu of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) provides precise information about the journey, such as distance, driving time and fuel consumption. The clear layout makes it easier for the driver to adapt their driving style efficiently.
The ECO display in particular helps to optimize fuel consumption. With clear feedback, it helps develop an environmentally friendly and economical driving style. This underlines the E-Class's commitment to efficiency and comfort.
Test yourself
A quick Mercedes-Benz E-Class quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.