Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (2001–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2009)
Model codeW211 (Saloon)
S211 (Wagon)
Production
  • January 2001[1] – April 2009 (sedan)
  • February 2002[2] – June 2009 (station wagon)
  • 1.5 million built
Model years2003–2009 (sedan)
2004–2009 (station wagon)
Assembly
DesignerHartmut Sinkwitz (1999)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door saloon
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,854 mm (112.4 in)
Length2003–06 Sedan: 190.3 in (4,834 mm)
2007–09 Sedan: 191.0 in (4,851 mm)
2004–06 Wagon: 191.7 in (4,869 mm)
2007–09 Wagon: 192.3 in (4,884 mm)
Width2003–04: 71.3 in (1,811 mm)
2005–09: 71.7 in (1,821 mm)
Height2003–06 Sedan: 57.0 in (1,448 mm)
2007–09 Sedan: 58.4 in (1,483 mm)
2007–09 Wagon: 59.3 in (1,506 mm)
2004–09 Wagon: 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
AMG: 57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)

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made from 2001 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations – replacing the W210 E-Class models and superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009.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.[7][8][9] 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).[10][11][12]

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