Introduction
The W211 E-Class seen here was revealed at the 2002
Brussels Motor Show, and the design of the 2002 E-Class evolved the
lines of its predecessor, while maintaining the distinctive
twin-headlight that initiated the W210 Mercedes-Benz design trend when
it first arrived in 1995. In the new design, the twin-headlight had been
angled back slightly. The 2002 E-Class was larger than any of its
predecessors while managing to offer less interior space, particularly
in the estate version, than the W210 it replaced. It offered gasoline or
diesel engines with a choice of rear or 4-wheel drive. 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 though the
official figures for some models were worse than the predecessor. The
on-board computer of the W211 was more accurate than that of the W210 as
it took into account stationary periods: consequently the W211 showed
consumption of 7 to 10 mpg worse. In fact the cars use roughly the same
amount of fuel. The redesigned 2002 model set new standards in the areas
of vehicle safety, comfort and handling dynamics, including the
electrohydraulic braking system Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC), which
was standard equipment in the E-Class, as well as the multicontour seat
and the AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) air suspension system. The
multicontour seat automatically adapts to the current driving situation,
while the air suspension uses microelectronics to control both
springing and damping. Airmatic was standard equipment in the
top-of-the-range E500 V8 model and was available as an option on all
other E-Class models. The W211 is a more complex car than its
predecessor and arguably better engineered with a programmable serial
bus and many automated systems of which the driver will not usually be
aware. This was consistent with the Mercedes Benz cultures of continual
improvement and passive safety. The adaptive suspension and gearbox
settings combine to make the car noticeably tauter when driven at speed
on country roads. As beneficial as that is for the driver, it comes at
the cost of passenger comfort. The E55 AMG was unveiled in September
2002 at the Paris Motor Show. It debuted as the fastest production sedan
in the world. The E55 AMG was also offered in an estate version for
later model years. The E55 AMG is powered by the M113 ML55 engine, a
5.4 L V8 with a Lysholm type supercharger manufactured by IHI. The E55's
engine was rated at 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft).
The reality however was that the E55 was actually tuned to 500 PS
(370 kW; 490 hp) from the factory just as the S55 AMG. Mercedes' 469 hp
number was part of the marketing strategy to differentiate the more
expensive S55 AMG from the E55 AMG. Only the SL55 has more power due to a
larger throttle body. There was a facelift later on with extra features
and a new E63 with Naturally Aspirated engine, and then a W212 and now
W213, which that does have extra quality features, but still the W211 is
quite a well known vehicle on the market.
Heritage
The original vehicle of this class was the 170, and it was
produced from 1933 to 1936, with about 17000 units produced, all of
which were made in Stuttgart in Germany. After that came the W136, which
over 150000 units were made, which were about 70000 prior to World War
II, and 80000 after those times. 1953 came the Mercedes-Benz W120, which
technically started as the E-Class Series, and in 1956, the W121 came.
Often referred to as Pontons, the pair were the main stay of Mercedes’s
lineup during their production runs. Together, with the more luxurious
and somewhat larger 2.2 liter inline 6 Mercedes-Benz W128, they
constituted 80% of Mercedes’ population between 1953 and 59. Next came
the W110, replacing the W120, as the first series came in 1961, and the
second series came in 1965. In 1968, replacing the W110 came the W114,
which has been in production for 8 years and nearly two million of those
have been built. Thee also was a related W116 for the time. The W123
after that, had sold more than 2.6 million cars. Next came the W124,
which is when E-Class got its name. In 1984, the vehicle started
production, and in 1993, the name became E-Class. It was produced as the
E-Class until 1995, when the W210 came out. The W210 was produced from
1995 to 2003, and also was the very first AMG E-Class. And it had been
the E36 AMG, which only 49 units were made.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission |
|
| Steering Type |
Speed Proportional, Electro-Mechanical, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type |
7 Speed Automatic |
| Wheels and Tires |
|
| Front Wheel Type |
16 inch 13 spoke black wheels |
| Rear Wheel Type |
16 inch 13 spoke black wheels |
| Front Tire Type |
225/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Type |
225/55R16 |
| Front Brake Type |
Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc |
| Suspension |
|
| Front Suspension Type |
Independent Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Independent Multi-Link |
| Suspension Features |
Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions |
|
| Length (in, mm) |
190.3in, 4834mm |
| Width (in, mm) |
71.3in, 1811mm |
| Height (in, mm) |
57in, 1448mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) |
112.4in, 2855mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) |
3635lb, 1649kg |
| Engine Specifications |
|
| Engine Type |
1.8 litre 16 valve supercharged inline 4 cylinder |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) |
181bhp, 184PS, 135kW @ 5500RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) |
180lb-ft, 250Nm @ 3500RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) |
8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed (mph, kmph) |
147 mph, 236 kmph |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) |
17.2 gallons, 65L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) |
91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) |
20mpg, 9kmpL |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) |
37mpg, 16kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications |
|
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) |
15.9ft3, 450L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) |
15.9ft3, 450L |
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