The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 240 W211, offered in Europe from January 2003 to April 2005, is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan model. It includes a 2597 cm3 V6 (M112 E26) Gasoline engine with HFM multi-point injection, producing 174 KF / 177 hp / 130 kW at 5700 engine rpm and 240 Nm torque at 4500 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 231 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 12.4 L/100km. The car has a length of 4818 mm, a width of 1822 mm, a height of 1452 mm and weighs 1495 kg, with a fuel tank of 65 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W211 E 240 |
|---|---|
| Production year: | 2005 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 5 gears |
| Starting price: | € 45,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.6 L |
| Max torque: | 240 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2597 cm3 |
| Max power: | 174 PS / 177 hp / 130 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 12.4 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.8-10.6 L/100km |
| City: | 15.6-18.7 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3/Euro 4 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.7 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 23.7 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 45.6 s |
| Top speed: | 231 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1495 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2105 kg |
| Length: | 4818 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1452 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 65 litra |
Expert reviews
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 240 W211 (2005) is a luxury sedan known for its V6 engine, which offers a good balance between power and smoothness, as well as for its build quality. The 5-speed automatic transmission offers a more relaxed driving experience. However, like other W211 models, issues with the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) braking system in early models and possible corrosion should be noted. For buyers who are aware of these maintenance issues and can address them, the E 240 remains a luxurious and enjoyable car to drive, valued for its balanced comfort and performance.
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