Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) (2002–2006)

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) was offered with 27 engine versions (15 diesel, 11 gasoline, 1 gasoline/CNG), from 122 to 476 hp, built 2002–2006.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2002–2006
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length190.9 in (4,849 mm) – 189.7 in (4,818 mm)
Width71.7 in (1,822 mm)
Height55.6 in (1,412 mm) – 56.3 in (1,431 mm)
Cargo volume19.1 cu ft (540 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l) – 17.2 gal (65 l)

All Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
AMG E 55 V8 (476 hp) Automatic2002–2006Gasoline476 hp (350 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)4.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 Kompressor (163 hp)2002–2006Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)9.6 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic2002–2006Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)9.8 s141 mph (227 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 NGT (163 hp) Automtic2002–2006Gasoline/CNG163 hp (120 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)10.7 s141 mph (227 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 220 CDI (150 hp)2002–2006Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10.1 s134 mph (216 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 220 CDI (150 hp) Automatic2002–2006Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10.2 s133 mph (214 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 240 V6 (177 hp)2002–2006Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)9.6 s147 mph (236 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 240 V6 (177 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2002–2006Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)10.6 s145 mph (233 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 320 CDI (204 hp) Automatic2002–2005Diesel204 hp (150 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)7.7 s151 mph (243 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 500 V8 (306 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2006Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)6.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 CDI (122 hp)2003–2006Diesel122 hp (90 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)12.1 s126 mph (203 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 CDI (122 hp) Automatic2003–2006Diesel122 hp (90 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)12.1 s126 mph (203 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 270 CDI (177 hp)2003–2005Diesel177 hp (130 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)9 s145 mph (233 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 270 CDI (177 hp) Automatic2003–2005Diesel177 hp (130 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)9.3 s144 mph (232 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 320 V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2003–2005Gasoline224 hp (165 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)7.9 s152 mph (244 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 320 V6 (224 hp) Automatic2003–2006Gasoline224 hp (165 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)7.7 s151 mph (243 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 400 CDI V8 (260 hp) Automatic2003–2005Diesel260 hp (191 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)6.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 500 V8 (306 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2003–2006Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 280 CDI (177 hp) Automatic2004–2005Diesel177 hp (130 kW)313 lb-ft (425 Nm)9.2 s142 mph (228 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 350 V6 (272 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2004–2006Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 350 V6 (272 hp) G-TRONIC2004–2006Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 280 CDI V6 (190 hp)2005–2006Diesel190 hp (140 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.6 s150 mph (241 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 280 CDI V6 (190 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2005–2006Diesel190 hp (140 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.6 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 280 CDI V6 (190 hp) G-TRONIC2005–2006Diesel190 hp (140 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.6 s148 mph (238 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 320 CDI V6 (224 hp) 4MATIC Automatic2005–2006Diesel224 hp (165 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)7.4 s152 mph (244 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 320 CDI V6 (224 hp) G-TRONIC2005–2006Diesel224 hp (165 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)6.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 420 CDI V8 (314 hp) G-TRONIC2005–2006Diesel314 hp (231 kW)538 lb-ft (730 Nm)6.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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