Mercedes-Benz W211

Mercedes-Benz W211

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Also called	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Production	2003–2009 2008-January 2011 by IKCO
Assembly	Sindelfingen, Germany Toluca, Mexico Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr 6th of October City, Egypt, Tehran, Iran by IKCO Pekan, Malaysia by DRB-HICOM
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz W210
Successor	Mercedes-Benz W212
Class	Executive car
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine	2.6L 175 hp (130 kW) V6 3.2L 201 hp (150 kW) I6 3.5L 268 hp (200 kW) V6 5.0L 302 hp (225 kW) V8 5.4L 469 hp (350 kW) V8 6.2L 507 hp (378 kW) V8 3.2L 221 hp (165 kW) V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 7-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	112.4 in (2,855 mm)
Length	2003-04 Sedan: 190.3 in (4,834 mm) 2005-06 Sedan: 189.7 in (4,818 mm) 2007-present Sedan: 191.0 in (4,851 mm) 2004-06 Wagon: 191.7 in (4,869 mm) 2007-present Wagon: 192.3 in (4,884 mm)
Width	2003-04: 71.3 in (1,811 mm) 2005-present: 71.7 in (1,821 mm)
Height	2003-06 Sedan: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 2007-present Sedan: 58.4 in (1,483 mm) 2007-present Wagon: 59.3 in (1,506 mm) 2004-present Wagon: 58.9 in (1,496 mm) AMG: 57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Related	Mercedes-Benz W219

The Mercedes-Benz W211 is a mid-size luxury car–executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2002 to 2009, under the E-Class model names. The W211 models replaced the W210 E-Class models and were superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009. The car was available in two body types: Sedan and Estate (Estate models were sold in Canada as Wagon).

The W219, sold as the CLS-Class "4-door coupe", was introduced as a niche model in 2005, and is based on the W211's mechanical package.

Launched in 2002, the W211 E-Class was another evolution of the previous model and was considered by the motoring media as an even more competitive offering to the long term rival BMW 5-Series (which previously was the preferred choice of the motoring media). Before North American sales began, the car was shown in the 2002 movie Men in Black II.^[1][2][3]

2003-2006

E55 AMG (2003-2006)

The E55 AMG is powered by the M113 ML55 engine, a 5.4 L V8 with a highly efficient Lysholm type supercharger manufactured by IHI. The E55's engine was tuned to 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft), the low end of the supercharged 55 range due to its longer exhaust system, compared to the SL55 AMG's engine at the high end which made 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and 720 N·m (530 lb·ft).^[4][5]

The supercharged 5.4 L V8 engine was mated to the Speedshift 5-speed automatic transmission, which has a torque capacity of 796 lb-ft, as the newer 7G-Tronic introduced in 2003 is limited to 542 lb-ft, not enough to handle the torque from the supercharged V8.^[6][7]

E320 CDI

The E320 CDI used a 2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) In Line 6 cylinder diesel engine, that made 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp)@3800 and 510 N·m (380 lb·ft)@1600-2800.^[8]

2007-2009 (Mid-generational refresh)

The W211 was updated for the 2007 model year, to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models. There was new standard and optional equipment, which enabled the W211 to hold its own against its competitors. Sensotronic was dropped, while Pre-Safe (w/o brake support) was made standard. The announced vehicle was unveiled in 2006 New York International Auto Show.^[9] 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.^[10]

Coinciding with the minor model update, the largest factory built engine in the E-class range, the E500 (badged E550 in some countries), had its engine size increased from 5 litres to 5.5 litres in 2006. There is also an AMG model badged E63 AMG and other tuning house installations. Mercedes-Benz introduced their BlueTec Diesel system to the E-Class at the 2006 North American International Auto Show as the E320 CDI BlueTec. BlueTec is a two-phase system for cleaning diesel emissions. The first phase makes the E320 CDI legal in 45 of the 50 United States (plus the District of Columbia). The second phase uses urea for further reductions to meet the more stringent standards of California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Sales of E320 CDI BlueTec began in autumn 2006 as a 2007 model, but 50-state legal models with urea injection will not be introduced until the 2009 model year.

E63 AMG (2007-2009)

The E63 AMG was a high performance model of the W211. Besides the Saloon, it was also offered in the Estate body style to compete with the new wagon versions of the BMW M5 (E61) and Audi RS6 (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.^[11] Both the sedan (saloon) and wagon had a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. Compared to the previous E55 AMG, the E63 had more horsepower but less torque, enabling it to be mated to the newer 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.

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 18 in (457 mm) 5-spoke multi-piece wheels, and optional AMG carbon fibre trim.^[12]

E-Guard (2006-2009)

It was an armoured version with category B4 protection level. Engine choices included E320 CDI, E350, and E500. The vehicles were reinforced with steel and aramid. Other safety equipment included Michelin MOExtended run-flat tyres with pressure loss warning system. All modes had a top speed of 240 kilometres per hour (150 mph).^[13]

E320/300 BlueTEC (2007-2009)

It was a version of the E280 CDI with urea injection and 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.

It was launched in the USA as E320 BlueTEC in 2007 and in Europe as E300 BlueTEC in 2008.

AVANTGARDE Edition (2009)

These were the Canadian versions of the E300 4MATIC, E320 BlueTEC, E350 4MATIC, E350 4MATIC Wagon, and E550 4MATIC, all with extra equipment such as bi-xenon HID headlamps, larger alloy wheels, and navigation systems.^[14]

It was a version sold in Korea for E280, E320, E350, E350 4MATIC without extra equipment. In Europe also was 220 cdi and 270 cdi diesel models

Mechanical

Engines

There was a wider range of engines available in Europe than North America and other markets.

In 2007, the available models / engine combinations were:^[15][16][17]

Model	Type	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h (seconds)	Drive
Diesel engines. Test
E 200 CDI	2,148 cc (2.148 L; 131.1 cu in) I4	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	340 N·m (250 lb·ft)	9.9	RWD
E 220 CDI	2,148 cc (2.148 L; 131.1 cu in) I4	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp)	400 N·m (300 lb·ft)	7.9 - 8.3	RWD
E 280 CDI	2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6	190 PS (140 kW; 190 hp)	440 N·m (320 lb·ft)	7.0 - 7.4	RWD & 4WD
E 300 BlueTEC	2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6	211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)	?	6.8	RWD
E 320 BlueTEC	2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6	213 PS (157 kW; 210 hp)@3400	526 N·m (388 lb·ft)@1600-2400	6.6	RWD
E 320 CDI (-2005)	3,222 cc (3.222 L; 196.6 cu in) I6	204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@4200	500 N·m (370 lb·ft)@1800-2600	7.7	RWD
E 320 CDI	2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6	224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp)@3800	510 N·m (380 lb·ft)@1600-2800	6.3 - 6.6	RWD & 4WD
E 420 CDI	3,996 cc (3.996 L; 243.9 cu in) V8	314 PS (231 kW; 310 hp)@3600	730 N·m (540 lb·ft)@2200	5.4 - 6.1	RWD
Petrol/CNG engines
E 200 NGT	1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) Supercharged I4	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)	240 N·m (180 lb·ft)	9.1 - 10.7	RWD
Petrol engines
E 200 KOMPRESSOR	1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) Supercharged I4	184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) (pre-update: 184 PS)	250 N·m (180 lb·ft)	8.0 - 9.4	RWD
E 240	2,598 cc (2.598 L; 158.5 cu in) V6	208 PS (153 kW; 205 hp)@6200	245 N·m (181 lb·ft)@2900	7.5 - 9.1	RWD
E 280	2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) V6	231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp)@6000	300 N·m (220 lb·ft)@2700-5000	6.7 - 7.3	RWD & 4WD
E 350	3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) V6	272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp)@6000	350 N·m (260 lb·ft)@2400-5000	6.0 - 6.9	RWD & 4WD
E 350 CGI	3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) V6	292 PS (215 kW; 288 hp)@6400	365 N·m (269 lb·ft)@3000-5100	6.0	RWD
E 500	4,966 cc (4.966 L; 303.0 cu in) V8	306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp)@5600	459 N·m (339 lb·ft)@2700	5.8	RWD & 4WD
E 550	5,461 cc (5.461 L; 333.3 cu in) V8	390 PS (290 kW; 380 hp)@6000	530 N·m (390 lb·ft)@2800	5.3	RWD & 4WD
E 55 AMG	5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) Supercharged V8	476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp)@6100	699 N·m (516 lb·ft)@2650	4.7	RWD
E 63 AMG	6,208 cc (6.208 L; 378.8 cu in) V8	514 PS (378 kW; 507 hp)@6800	631 N·m (465 lb·ft)@5200	4.5	RWD

• E 300 BlueTEC was sold as E 320 BlueTEC in US, Canada.
• E 500 was sold as E 550 in US, Canada.
• E 280 4MATIC was sold as E 300 4MATIC in Canada.

Transmissions

Model	Standard	Optional
E 200 CDI	?	?
E 220 CDI	?	?
E 280 CDI	7G-TRONIC	?
E 280 CDI 4MATIC	7G-TRONIC	?
E 300 BlueTEC	7G-TRONIC	N/A
E 320 BlueTEC	7G-TRONIC	N/A
E 320 CDI I6	5-Speed Automatic	N/A
E 320 CDI V6	7G-TRONIC	N/A
E 420 CDI V8	5-Speed Automatic	?
Model	Standard	Optional
E 200 NGT	?	?
Model	Standard	Optional
E 220 KOMPRESSOR	5A/6H|?
E 230	7A/6H|?
E 280	7G-TRONIC	?
E 280 4MATIC	5-speed automatic	-
E 350	7G-TRONIC	?
E 350 4MATIC	5-speed automatic	-
E 350 CGI	?	?
E 500 (2002-2003)	5-speed automatic	-
E 500 (2004-2009)	7G-TRONIC	-
E 550 4MATIC	7G-TRONIC	-
E 55 AMG	5-speed automatic	N/A
E 63 AMG	7G-TRONIC with AMG SPEEDSHIFT	N/A

Safety

EuroNCAP adult occupant:[18]
EuroNCAP pedestrian:
IIHS overall frontal offset score:[19]	Good
IIHS overall side crash test score:[20]	Acceptable

NHTSA crash test ratings (2007):^[21]

Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Rear Passenger:
Rollover:

Sales

In 2008-12-19, Mercedes-Benz announced it had delivered 1.5 million units of W211 E-Class vehicles, with 1,270,000 sedans and 230,000 wagons.^[22]

US and Germany sales

Germany market share, E-Class vs. rivals

US Calendar Year	Sales
2003[23]	55,683
2004	58,954
2005[24]	50,383
2006	50,195
2007[25]	48,950
2008	38,576

Gallery

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  2002–2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG (Australia)

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  2002–2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG (Australia)

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  2006–2009 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG (Australia)

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  2006–2009 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG (Australia)

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  2006–2009 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG (US)

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  Pre-updated Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI

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  2003-2005 Mercedes-Benz E 320 wagon (US)

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  Pre-updated Mercedes-Benz E 240

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  Facelift

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  Facelift W211 Wagon AMG Styling Package

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  Facelift E-Class W211

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  Facelift E-Class W211

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External links

• E-Class press kits: Estate, Press Driving Presentation, Maastricht 2005 - Models and engines, E 420 CDI, V6 with 4MATIC

• E-Class press kits, 2nd generation: TecDay - Intelligent Light System, E-Class, E-Class Experience Paris-Beijing 2006, Mercedes-Benz at the "Auto China 2006" show in Beijing, New Mercedes-Benz E-Class models with environmentally friendly drive systems