Mercedes-Benz W211

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Mercedes-Benz W211

Manufacturer:	DaimlerChrysler
Production:	2003–2008
Predecessor:	Mercedes-Benz W210
Successor:	Mercedes-Benz W212
Class:	Executive car
Related:	Mercedes-Benz W219
Similar:	BMW E60
Vehicles:	Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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The Mercedes-Benz W211 series entered production in 2002. They are sold under the E-Class model names. The W211 models replaced the W210 E-Class models.

The W211 E-Class continues the line's push upmarket. The W211-based W219 CLS-Class was new for 2005. In 2001 Mercedes made a facelift for the W210 which began the launch of the W211.

1 Range
2 E550
3 E63 AMG
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[edit] Range

In common with many Mercedes-Benz models, there is a wider range of engines available in Europe than the United States and other markets. Currently (2007), the following models / engine combinations are available in Germany:

Model	Engine type	Capacity (cc)	Power (kW)	Drive	Estate version
E200 CDI	4-cyl Diesel	2148	100	RWD	No
E 220 CDI	4-cyl Diesel	2148	125	RWD	Yes
E 280 CDI	V6 Diesel	2987	140	RWD & 4WD	Yes
E 320 CDI	V6 diesel	2986	165	RWD & 4WD	Yes
E 420 CDI	V8 Diesel	3996	231	RWD	No
E 200 NGT	4-cyl Petrol	1796	120	RWD	No
E 200 KOMPRESSOR	4-cyl Petrol	1796	135	RWD	Yes
E 230	V6 Petrol	2496	150	RWD	No
E 280	V6 Petrol	2996	170	RWD & 4WD	Yes
E 350	V6 Petrol	3498	200	RWD & 4WD	Yes
E 500	V8 Petrol	5461	285	RWD & 4WD	Yes
E63 AMG	V8 Petrol	6208	378	RWD	Yes

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[edit] E550

The E550 is a new model for 2007 with the 5.5 L M273 V8 engine from the S550. This engine produces 388 PS (382 hp/285 kW) and 391 ft·lbf (530 N·m). This model is sold as E500 on some markets, in tradition of the "E500" brand originated by the W124 500E/E500.

[edit] E63 AMG

The E63 is a new model for 2007. It features an AMG designed and built 6,208-cc, DOHC, 32-valve V-8. This engine has a high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block with twin-wire arc spray coated running surfaces. It develops net horse power of 507 hp @ 6,800 rpm and net torque 465 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm. Compression ratio is 11.3:1. According to many auto journalists, the E63 AMG is the quickest, production sports sedan in the world.