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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)

{{Short description|Third generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class}}

{{Use British English|date=October 2024}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)

| image = Mercedes W211 front 20080131.jpg

| manufacturer = DaimlerChrysler (2001–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2009)

| production = {{ubl |January 2001{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/E-500--W-211-E-50-2002---2006.xhtml?oid=5374|title=E 500 / W 211 E 50, 2002 - 2006|access-date=10 December 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}} – April 2009 (sedan)

|February 2002{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/ko/E-270-CDI-station-wagon--S-211-DE-27-LA-2003---2005.xhtml?oid=5462|title=E 270 CDI station wagon / S 211 DE 27 LA, 2003 - 2005|access-date=10 December 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}} – June 2009 (station wagon)

|1.5 million built

}}

| model_years = 2003–2009 (sedan)
2004–2009 (station wagon)

| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Sindelfingen |Mexico: Santiago Tianguistenco{{cite web |url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1380400-1-1346171-1-0-0-0-0-0-9506-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Santiago Tianguistenco, Truck Manufacturing Plant (Daimler Trucks North America LLC) {{pipe}} Daimler > Company > Daimler Worldwide > North and Central America |access-date=2012-09-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909213357/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1380400-1-1346171-1-0-0-0-0-0-9506-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=2012-09-09 }} |Mexico: Toluca |China: Beijing (Beijing Benz)|Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr) (4Matic Only) |Egypt: 6th of October City (EGA) |Iran: Tehran (Top Khodro)[https://asbe-bokhar.com/special/نگاهی-به-خط-تولید-مرسدس-بنز-ایران-خودرو/ نگاهی به خط تولید مرسدس بنز ایران خودرو + آلبوم تصاویر] Asb-e bokhar (Persian) |Malaysia: Johor Bahru ({{abbr|OASB|Oriental Assemblers Sdn. Bhd.}}){{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=20041017&id=1wskAAAAIBAJ&pg=5364,4478000&hl=en |title=DaimlerChrysler moves to Pekan |date=17 October 2004 |access-date=3 May 2015 }} |Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM) |Indonesia: Bogor (MBI)|Thailand: Samut Prakan ({{abbr|TAAP|Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.}}; E200 NGT)}}

| predecessor = Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)

| successor = Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)

| class = Executive car (E)

| body_style = 4-door saloon
5-door station wagon

| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic)

| platform =

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol

| 1.8 L M271 supercharged I4

| 2.6–3.2 L M112 V6

| 2.5–3.5 L M272 V6

| 5.0 L M113 V8

| 5.4 L M113 supercharged V8

| 5.5 L M273 V8

| 6.2 L M156 V8

| Petrol / CNG:

| 1.8 L M271 supercharged I4

| Diesel

| 2.1 L OM646 turbo I4

| 2.7 L OM647 turbo I5

| 3.0 L OM642 turbo V6

| 3.2 L OM648 turbo I6

| 4.0 L OM628/OM629 turbo V8

}}

| transmission = {{ubl

|6-speed manual

|6-speed Sequentronic automated manual{{Cite web|url=https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com/marsClassic/en/instance/picture/MB-E-Class-W-211.xhtml?oid=125346|title=E-Class Saloon - W 211|access-date=28 November 2023|website=mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com}}

|5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic

|7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2854|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = 2003–06 Sedan: {{convert|190.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2007–09 Sedan: {{convert|191.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2004–06 Wagon: {{convert|191.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2007–09 Wagon: {{convert|192.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| width = 2003–04: {{convert|71.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2005–09: {{convert|71.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| height = 2003–06 Sedan: {{convert|57.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2007–09 Sedan: {{convert|58.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2007–09 Wagon: {{convert|59.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
2004–09 Wagon: {{convert|58.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
AMG: {{convert|57.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1560-1819|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

| related = {{ubl|Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)

|Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C219)

|Chrysler 300

|Dodge Charger (LX/LD)

|Dodge Magnum}}

| designer = Hartmut Sinkwitz (1999)

| model_code = W211 (Saloon)
S211 (Wagon)

}}

__FORCETOC__

The Mercedes-Benz W211 is the third generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class made from 2001 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations – replacing the W210 E-Class models and superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009.

The C219, marketed as the CLS, was introduced as a niche model in 2005, based on W211 mechanicals.

Launched in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the W211 E-Class was another evolution of the previous model. Before North American sales began, the car was shown in the 2002 movie Men in Black II.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzfxVoC0_KI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/QzfxVoC0_KI |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=E-Klasse Men in Black 2 PROMO |publisher=YouTube |date=2007-01-03 |access-date=2012-01-06}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/104030211726/e-class-in-men-in-black-ii |title=E-Class in 'Men in Black II' |publisher=Worldcarfans.com |access-date=2012-01-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615192908/http://www.worldcarfans.com/104030211726/e-class-in-men-in-black-ii |archive-date=2012-06-15 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.imcdb.org/movie.php?id=120912 |title="Men in Black II, 2002": cars, bikes, trucks and other vehicles |publisher=IMCDb.org |access-date=2012-01-06}} The W211 development program began in 1997, followed by design work. The final designs were chosen in 1999, and German patents were filed on December 18, 2000 utilizing an E 500 prototype. Development ended in 2001 after 48 months, at a total cost of €2 billion. Pilot production went into testing in the summer of 2001, and the W211 E-Class debuted at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2002.

The W211 Platform was also the base foundation for which the newly reintroduced Chrysler LX cars were engineered from (Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum).{{cite web|title=2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/104021011859/2003-mercedes-benz-e-class|publisher=World Car Fans|access-date=2012-09-29|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731092131/http://www.worldcarfans.com/104021011859/2003-mercedes-benz-e-class|archive-date=2013-07-31}}{{cite web| url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/86B7EAFC6BDA7944CA2572100028B825| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080824003942/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/86B7EAFC6BDA7944CA2572100028B825| archive-date = 2008-08-24| title = GoAuto - Future Models}}{{cite web|url=http://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/gsm/register?GSNR=40011778-0001|title=DPMAregister – Designs – Registerauskunft zum Design}}

2003–2005

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| image1 = Mercedes-Benz E 400 CDI Elegance (W 211) – Heckansicht, 16. Juni 2013, Münster.jpg

| image2 = Mercedes-Benz S211 rear 20081125.jpg

| caption2 =The W/S211 looked similar to the previous generation, but with a more modern and polished design.

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File:Mercedes E 240 Avantgarde W211 (2002-2009; hier 2003) Cockpit MJ.JPG

File:Mercedes E 220 CDI Classic (W211) front 20100509.jpg

The W211 E-Class was unveiled at the January 2002 European Motor Show Brussels featuring twin-headlights, angled slightly rearward.{{cite web|url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/731CF782E43157DCCA2572100028B840|title=Future Models - Mercedes-Benz - E-class - Range|first=GoAutoMedia - Justin|last=Lacy|website=goauto.com.au|access-date=14 April 2018}} The 2003 E-Class was larger than its predecessors while offering less interior space, particularly in the estate version, than the W210 it replaced. It offered petrol or diesel engines with a choice of rear or four-wheel drive.{{cn|date=September 2024}}

Mercedes-Benz claimed to have reduced the fuel consumption of the new E-Class by up to 0.9 litres per 100 km compared with the outgoing model. The redesigned 2003 model featured electrohydraulic braking system marketed as Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC), which was standard equipment in the E-Class. Options included multicontour front seats and dual control air suspension system marketed as Airmatic DC.

Air suspension was standard equipment in the top-of-the-range E 500 V8 model and was available as an option on all other E-Class models. The W211 is a more complex car than its predecessor, with a programmable serial bus and many automated systems.

The 2003 E-Class was offered in sedan and 5-door station wagon configurations in three trim lines, marketed as Classic, Elegance, and Avantgarde. The W211 was the first E-Class since 1985 equipped with two windshield wipers.{{cn|date=September 2024}}

The transmission options were 5 or 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. V6, V8, inline-4, and supercharged inline-4 engines were offered.{{cn|date=September 2024}} Engine outputs of E 240 and E 270 models from the previous W210 E-Class were given a 5 kW increase to 130 kW, while the E 500 uses the 225 kW 5.0-litre V8 from the W220 S-Class to supersede the W210 E 430. The E 320 remained unchanged, producing 165 kW of power.

=E 320 CDI=

The E 320 CDI used the {{convert|3222|cc|L cuin||abbr=on}} in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine, OM648, that made {{convert|204|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} at 4,200 rpm and {{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800–2,600 rpm.

Engines were updated as part of the facelift, and the new 320 CDI was powered by a 2987 cc OM642 V6 engine delivering 224 hp at 3,800 rpm and {{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600–2,800 rpm.

=E 400 CDI=

The E 400 CDI used Mercedes-Benz's OM628 {{convert|3996|cc|L cuin||abbr=on}} V8 diesel engine, that made {{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm and {{convert|560|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,700–2,600 rpm.

=E 55 AMG (2003–2006)=

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The second generation E 55 AMG debuted in September 2002 at the Paris Motor Show.{{cite web|last1=Kiino|first1=Ron|title=Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison-tests/reviews/a18857/power-trip-2003-audi-rs-6-vs-2003-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/|website=Car and Driver|date=7 November 2012|access-date=October 26, 2016}} It debuted as the fastest production sedan in the world.{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Peter|title=Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-e55-amg-first-drive-review|website=Car and Driver|access-date=October 26, 2016}} The E 55 AMG was also offered in an estate version for later model years.

==E 55 Powertrain==

The E 55 AMG is powered by the M113K engine, a 5.4 L V8 with a Lysholm type supercharger manufactured by IHI. The E 55's engine won International Performance Engine of the Year for 2003. The E 55's engine, although the same as the one in the SL55 AMG, had less horsepower, at {{convert|476|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} and {{convert|516|lbft|Nm||abbr=on}} of torque. The difference in power is due to a smaller-diameter, longer-length exhaust system in the E 55.{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-e55-amg-road-test|title=Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-09-27|language=en}}

File:Mercedes E55 AMG Engine.jpg

The supercharged 5.4 L V8 engine was mated to the Speedshift 5-speed automatic transmission, which has a torque capacity of {{convert|796|lbft|Nm||abbr=on}}, as the newer 7G-Tronic introduced in 2003 is limited to {{convert|542|lbft|Nm||abbr=on}}, not enough to handle the torque from the supercharged V8.{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-amg-63-liter-v8.html |title=Mercedes-Benz AMG 6.3-liter V8 |publisher=Insideline.com |date=2005-07-19 |access-date=2010-07-28}}{{cite web|url=http://www.derekspratt.com/PDFs/Automotive/2004%20Mercedes%20E55/Road%20&%20Track%20-%20Mercedes%20E55%20-%20December%202002.pdf |title=Behind the Scenes: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG |date=December 2002 |access-date=2010-07-28}}

==E 55 suspension, brakes, wheels & tires==

E 55 came with an AMG tuned Airmatic suspension with 3 different driving modes as well as the ability to significantly raise the car. The E 55 features {{convert|14.2|in|mm|-1|abbr=on}} cross drilled disc brakes at the front with 8 piston calipers. The rear brakes consist of {{convert|13|in|mm|-1|adj=on}} discs and 4 piston calipers. The E 55 came with 245/40/18 tires up front and 265/35/18 in the rear with performance tires on the standard AMG 18" split spoke wheels.

File:2006 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG - Flickr - The Car Spy (15).jpg

==E 55 Performance==

Car and Driver reported in their testing that the E 55 AMG was faster than the SL55 AMG.{{cite web|first=Tony |last=Swan |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2003-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-page-3 |title=2003 Audi RS 6 vs. BMW M5, Jaguar S-type R, M-B E55 AMG Comparison Tests – Page 3 |work=Car and Driver |date=May 2003 |access-date=2012-08-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121121005831/http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2003-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-page-3 |archive-date=2012-11-21}} The E 55 AMG was the fastest four door car in Mercedes-Benz's lineup at the time. While the E 55 could accelerate from 0-{{convert|100|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 9.8 seconds, it took the Audi RS6 11 seconds.{{cite web|last1=Hong|first1=Patrick|title=Power Trip - 2003 Audi RS 6 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|date=7 November 2012|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison-tests/reviews/a18857/power-trip-2003-audi-rs-6-vs-2003-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/|access-date=October 26, 2016}} The E 55 was the fastest production sedan available until Mercedes-Benz released the S65 AMG. However, Car and Driver criticized the brakes on the E 55, chastising them for being difficult to modulate, and said that the car as a whole felt 'aloof'.https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15135684/mercedes-benz-e55-amg-road-test/ Tested: 2003 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Makes Effortless Speed

Car and Driver also tested an E 55 AMG Wagon, which weighs {{convert|256|lb|kg||abbr=on}} more than the sedan. They found that it accelerated from {{convert|0–60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 4.1 seconds and {{convert|0–100|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 9.7 seconds.{{cite web|last1=Kiino|first1=Ron|title=Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Wagon|date=September 2005|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-e55-amg-wagon-short-take-road-test|access-date=October 26, 2016}}

The E 55 was a sales success, being the best selling AMG until the release of the C 63 AMG.

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2006–2009 (mid-generational refresh)

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| caption3 = The facelifted version had a new upright grille and a new front bumper.

| image4 = 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 500 (W 211 MY08) sedan (2008-10-12).jpg

| caption4 = Facelift interior

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The W211 was updated in 2006 for the 2007 model year.{{cite web|url=http://www.clunkerture.com/home/2014/2/18/beautiful-but-horrible-2003-2005-mercedes-benz-w211-e-class|title=Beautiful, But Horrible: 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz W211 E-Class|work=CLUNKERTURE|date=20 February 2014 }} There was new standard and optional equipment, which enabled the W211 to hold its own against its competitors. Sensotronic was dropped due to customer complaints about its software, while Pre-Safe (w/o autonomous braking) was made standard. The announced vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.{{cite web|url=https://www.presseportal.de/pm/68912/810586|title=Mercedes-Benz presents the new generation E-Class at the New York International Auto Show 2006 |publisher=PRESSPORTAL |date=2006-04-12}} In total, 29 model variants were available, with 16 Saloons and 13 Estates. New standard equipment included PRE-SAFE active protection, NECK-PRO head restraints, flashing brake lights, tyre pressure monitor. The optional Intelligent Light System included bi-xenon headlamps and 5 different lighting functions. The bodies were restyled including the front grill, rear view mirror, side mirrors, redesigned headlamps, front spoiler, rear lights, gear knob and steering wheel.{{citation|url=http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/World-Premiere-of-the-New-Generation-E-Class-Safer-More-Dynamic-and-More-Powerful.xhtml?oid=9915445 |title=World Premiere of the New Generation E-Class: Safer, More Dynamic and More Powerful |publisher=DAIMLER |date=2011-04-11}}

Coinciding with the minor model update, the largest factory built engine in the E-class range, the E 500 (badged E 550 in some countries), had its engine size increased from 5 litres to 5.5 litres in 2006.

=E 63 AMG (2007–2009)=

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The E 63 AMG was the refreshed high-performance model of the W211, replacing the E 55 AMG. Besides the Saloon, it was also offered in the Estate body style similarly to the E 55 AMG estate model to compete with the new wagon versions of the BMW M5 (E61) and Audi RS 6 (C6), though those two high-performance wagons were never sold in North America.

This engine had a high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block with twin-wire arc spray coated running surfaces. Compression ratio is 11.3:1. According to many auto journalists, the E 63 AMG was one of the quickest production sports sedans in the world. Both the sedan (saloon) and wagon had a 0–{{convert|60|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. Compared to the previous E 55 AMG, the E 63 AMG had more horsepower but less torque, enabling it to be mated to the newer 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.

While the E 500 and E 550 had the standard Mercedes Airmatic DC suspension with adaptive damping, the E 63 AMG had the AMG-tuned Airmatic suspension which with the stability control turned off gave it far better driving dynamics than its non-AMG predecessors.{{cite web |date=February 2007 |first=Tony |last=Swan |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/mercedes-benz-e63-amg-page-4 |title=2007 Audi S6 vs. BMW M5, M-B E63 AMG Comparison Tests – Page 4 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=2012-08-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20151222223634/http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/lots-of-power-lots-of-go-page-4 |archive-date=2015-12-22 }}

The AMG Performance package P030 added electronic speed limiter deletion, limited-slip rear differential, Alcantara sports steering wheel, stiffer valving Airmatic suspension over the standard AMG tuned Airmatic, AMG {{convert|18|in|adj=on}}, 5-spoke multi-piece wheels, and optional AMG carbon fibre trim.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/25/mercedes-releases-performance-pack-for-the-e-63-amg |title=Mercedes releases performance pack for the E 63 AMG|date=25 January 2007 |publisher=Autoblog.com}}

=E-Guard (2006–2008)=

The E-Guard was an armoured version with category B4 protection level, introduced in July 2006. Engine choices included E 320 CDI, E 350, and E 500. The vehicles were reinforced with steel and aramid. Other safety equipment included Michelin MOExtended run-flat tyres with pressure loss warning system. All three models had an electronically limited top speed of {{convert|240|km/h||0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web | url = http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-823628-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html | title = The new-generation E-Class: E-Guard with "high protection" ex factory | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208141759/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-823628-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html | archive-date= 2015-12-08 | date = 2006-07-04 | publisher = Daimler AG }}

=E 300 BlueTEC (2007–2009)=

Common rail Direct Injection with a 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, launched in the US as the E 320 BlueTEC in 2007 and in Europe as the E 300 BlueTEC in 2008. The W211 never had a urea injection system throughout its production. The Bluetec name was only adopted to have consistency between the petrol and diesel nomenclature.

Mechanical

=Engines=

There was a wider range of engines available in Europe than North America and other markets.{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk |title=Mercedes-Benz UK |publisher=Mercedes-benz.co.uk |access-date=2012-01-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedes-benz.de |title=Mercedes-Benz Germany |publisher=Mercedes-benz.de |access-date=2012-01-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mbusa.com |title=Mercedes-Benz USA |publisher=Mbusa.com |access-date=2012-01-06}}{{cite web|url=http://www.auto-data.net/en/?f=showSubModel&modeli_id=1393 |title=Auto-Data.net |access-date=2016-03-08}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/mercedes-benz/e-class/w211-facelift-160168|title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Facelift|website=car.info|access-date=2020-03-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/mercedes-benz/e-class/w211-58825|title=Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211|website=car.info|access-date=2020-03-14}}

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Model

(model years)

! Type

Power at rpmTorque at rpm{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (seconds)Drive
colspan=6|Petrol engines
E 200 KOMPRESSOR

(2003–2006)

| rowspan="2"| {{cvt|1.796|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M271 KE18ML Supercharged I4

|{{convert|163|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}}{{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}10.7

| rowspan="3"| RWD

E 200 KOMPRESSOR

(2006–2009)

|{{convert|184|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}}{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}9.1 – 9.4
E 230

(2007-2009)

|{{cvt|2.496|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M272 E25 V6

|{{convert|204|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 6,100{{convert|245|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 2,900–5,5008.9 – 9.1
E 240

(2003-2005)

|{{cvt|2.598|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M112 E26 V6

|{{convert|177|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 6,200{{convert|245|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 2,9008.9 – 10.6rowspan="4" | RWD & 4WD
E 280

(2006-2009)

|{{cvt|2.996|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M272 E30 V6

|{{cvt|231|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000

{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,700–5,0007.3 – 7.8
E 320

(2003-2005)

|{{cvt|3.199|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M112 E32 V6

|{{cvt|221|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,600

{{convert|315|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 3,000–4,8007.7 –8.4
E 350

(2005-2009)

| rowspan="2" |{{cvt|3.498|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M272 E35 V6

|{{cvt|272|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000

{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400–5,0006.9 – 7.1
E 350 CGI

(2007-2009)

|{{cvt|292|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,400

{{convert|365|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 3,000–5,1006.8RWD
E 500

(2003-2006)

|{{cvt|4.966|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M113 E50 V8

|{{convert|306|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 5,600{{convert|460|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,7006.0 – 6.3rowspan="2" | RWD & 4WD
E 500 (E 550 in US/Canada)

(2006-2009)

|{{cvt|5.461|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M273 E55 V8

|{{convert|387|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000

{{convert|530|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,8004.8 – 5.3
E 55 AMG

(2003-2006)

|{{cvt|5.439|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M113 E55 Supercharged V8

|{{convert|476|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 6,100{{convert|700|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,6504.3rowspan="2" | RWD
E 63 AMG

(2006-2009)

|{{cvt|6.208|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M156 V8

|{{convert|514|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 6,800{{convert|630|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 5,2004.5 (4.6 for Estate version)
colspan=6|Petrol/CNG engines
E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY{{cvt|1.796|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} M271 KE18ML Supercharged I4

|{{convert|163|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}}{{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}10.7RWD
colspan=6|Diesel engines
E 200 CDI

(2003–2005)

|{{cvt|2.148|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM646 DE22 LA R I4

|{{convert|122|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 4,200

|{{convert|270|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

|12.1

| rowspan="6" |RWD

E 200 CDI

(2006–2009)

|{{cvt|2.148|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM646 DE22 LA EVO R I4

| {{convert|136|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 3,800{{convert|340|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}9.9
E 220 CDI

(2003–2005)

|{{cvt|2.148|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM646 DE22 LA I4

|{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,800 - 4,200

{{convert|340|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}10.6
E 220 CDI

(2006–2009)

|{{cvt|2.148|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM646 DE22 LA EVO I4

|{{cvt|170|PS|kW hp|0}} at 3,800

{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}9.1
E 270 CDI

(2003–2005)

|{{cvt|2.685|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM647 DE27 I5

rowspan="2" | {{convert|177|PS|kW hpabbr=on}} at 4,200{{convert|400–425|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}9.3
E 280 CDI

(2004–2005)

|{{cvt|3.222|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM648 DE32 LA I6

|{{convert|425|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

|7,6 – 8,6

E 280 CDI

(2005–2009)

| rowspan="3" |{{cvt|2.987|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM642 DE30 V6

{{convert|190|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000{{convert|440|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}7.0 – 7.4RWD & 4WD
E 300 BlueTEC

(2007–2008)

| {{convert|211|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 3,400{{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600–2,4007.2rowspan="3" | RWD
E 320 BlueTEC

(2006-2009)

| {{convert|208|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 3,800{{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600–2,4007.2
E 320 CDI

(2003–2005)

|{{cvt|3.222|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM648 DE32 LA I6

| {{convert|204|PS|kW hp

abbr=on}} at 4,200{{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800–2,6007.7
E 320 CDI

(2006-2009)

| {{cvt|2.987|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM642 DE30 V6

{{convert|224|PS|kW hpabbr=on}} at 3,800{{convert|510-540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600–2,8006.8 – 7.4RWD & 4WD
E 400 CDI

(2003-2005)

| {{cvt|3.996|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM628 DE40 V8

{{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000{{convert|560|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,700-2,6006.9rowspan="2" | RWD
E 420 CDI

(2006-2009)

| {{cvt|3.996|L|cc cuin|adj=ri1|sigfig=4}} OM629 DE40 V8

{{convert|314|PS|kW hpabbr=on}} at 3,600{{convert|730|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,2005.2

  • 2006-2009 E 500 are known as the E 550 in US, Canada.
  • E 500 was sold with 5.0L in US, Canada for 2003–2006, and as the E 550 with 5.5L after 2007.
  • E 300 BlueTEC was sold as E 320 BlueTEC in US, Canada.
  • E 280 4MATIC was sold as E 300 4MATIC in Canada.
  • E 240 was sold as E 260 in Indonesia
  • Note that some models (i.e.: E 280, E 350, E 280 CDI) are introduced with the M272 and OM642 engines in pre-facelift form

=Transmissions=

Optional equipment:

5-Speed Automatic – code 42/3 in the data-card;

7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) – code

2/7 in the data-card;

Up to approx. 07/2005:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 220 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 270 CDI6-speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 280 CDI5-Speed Automatic|
E 320 CDI5-Speed Automatic|
E 400 CDI5-Speed Automatic|
E 200 KOMPRESSOR6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 2406-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 240 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 3205-Speed Automatic|
E 3507-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 4MATIC5-speed Automatic|
E 5007-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 500 4MATIC5-speed Automatic|
E 55 AMG5-speed Automatic|

From 07/2005:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 220 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 280 CDI6-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic
E 320 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 320 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 200 KOMPRESSOR6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 2806-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 3507-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 5007-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 500 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 55 AMG5-speed Automatic|

From 09/2005:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 220 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 280 CDI6-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 320 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 320 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 420 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 200 KOMPRESSOR6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 2806-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 3507-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 5007-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 500 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 55 AMG5-speed Automatic|

From 01/2006:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 220 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 280 CDI6-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 320 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 320 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 420 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 200 KOMPRESSOR6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 2806-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 3507-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 5007-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 500 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 63 AMG7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|

From 09/2007:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 220 CDI6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 280 CDI6-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 300 BlueTEC (from 12/2007)7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 320 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 320 CDI 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 420 CDI7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 200 KOMPRESSOR6-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic
E 200 NGT5-Speed Automatic|
E 2306-Speed Manual (up to 09/2007 with 7G-TRONIC)7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC, from 09/2007)
E 2806-Speed Manual7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
E 280 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 3507-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 CGI (from 12/2007)7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 350 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 5507-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|
E 550 4MATIC5-Speed Automatic|
E 63 AMG7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)|

From 04/2008:

The same, except:

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
ModelStandardOptional
E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY5-Speed Automatic|

=Safety=

class="wikitable"
Euro NCAP adult occupant:{{cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/mercedes_benz_e_class_2002/130.aspx |title=For safer cars {{pipe}} Mercedes Benz E Class |publisher=Euro NCAP |access-date=2009-12-05}}

|{{rating|5|5}}

Euro NCAP pedestrian:

|{{rating|1|4}}

IIHS overall frontal offset score:{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=714 |title=IIHS-HLDI: Mercedes E class |publisher=Iihs.org |date=2008-11-25 |access-date=2009-12-05}}

|Good

IIHS overall side crash test score:{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=703 |title=IIHS-HLDI: Mercedes E class |publisher=Iihs.org |date=2009-11-03 |access-date=2009-12-05}}

|Acceptable

class="wikitable"

|+ NHTSA crash test ratings (2007):{{cite web |url=http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2007&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=E-Class |title=2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Safety and Crash Tests |publisher=Autos.msn.com |access-date=2012-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070914065153/http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2007&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=E-Class |archive-date=2007-09-14 |url-status=dead }}

Frontal Driver:

|{{rating|4|5}}

Frontal Passenger:

|{{rating|4|5}}

Side Driver:

|{{rating|4|5}}

Side Rear Passenger:

|{{rating|5|5}}

Rollover:

|{{rating|4|5}}

Sales

On 19 December 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced it had delivered 1.5 million units of W211 E-Class vehicles, with 1,270,000 sedans and 230,000 wagons.[http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-1162924-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890551349 Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1.5 Million units of the E-Class] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208143713/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-1162924-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890551349 |date=December 8, 2015 }}

US and Germany sales

File:Market Shares of Upper Middle Class Cars in Germany (September 2009) ENG.png

class="wikitable"
US Calendar Year

! Sales

2003{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/04/313903.html |title=2004 Highest Year on Record for Mercedes-Benz USA |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21}}

| 55,683

2004

| 58,954

2005{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/03/032870.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Rings in the New Year with Record 2006 Sales |publisher=Theautochannel.com |access-date=2010-03-21}}

| 50,383

2006

| 50,195

2007{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |title=Mercedes-Benz USA's Sales Drop 32.1 Percent In December 2008 {{pipe}} eMercedesBenz – The Unofficial Mercedes-Benz Weblog |publisher=eMercedesBenz |date=2009-01-05 |access-date=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729125348/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jan09/05_001548_Mercedes_Benz_USA_Sales_Drop_32_Percent_In_December_2008.html |archive-date=2012-07-29 |url-status=dead }}

| 48,950

2008

| 38,576

References

{{Reflist|30em}}

External links

  • E-Class press kits: [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203447/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-801499-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html Estate], [http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-814564-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890308147 Press Driving Presentation, Maastricht 2005 – Models and engines] {{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-829765-1-0-3-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890222349 E 420 CDI] {{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210244/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-818539-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890385429 V6 with 4MATIC]
  • E-Class press kits, 2nd generation: [http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-820666-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1250890421007 TecDay – Intelligent Light System] {{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003752/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-822020-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html E-Class], [https://web.archive.org/web/20090217170723/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-825826-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html E-Class Experience Paris-Beijing 2006], [https://web.archive.org/web/20120226082547/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-826228-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html Mercedes-Benz at the "Auto China 2006" show in Beijing], [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234512/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614253-1-985839-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html New Mercedes-Benz E-Class models with environmentally friendly drive systems]

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