The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211, offered in North America (USA) from mid-2004 to mid-2005, is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan model. It includes a 3199 cm3 V6 (M112 E32) Petrol engine with HFM multi-point injection, producing 221 KF / 224 PS / 165 kW at 5600 engine rpm and 315 Nm of torque at 3000 – 4800 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 241 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 12.6 L/100km. The car has a length of 4834 mm, a width of 1822 mm, a height of 1448 mm and weighs 1649 kg, with a fuel tank of 78 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W211 E 320 |
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| Production year: | 2005 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 5 gears |
| Starting price: | € 52,000 |
| Engine size: | 3.2 L |
| Max torque: | 315 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
| Max power: | 221 PS / 224 hp / 165 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 12.6 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.7-10.4 L/100km |
| City: | 16.2-19.4 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro N/A |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.3 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 19 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 36.2 s |
| Top speed: | 241 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1649 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2250 kg |
| Length: | 4834 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1448 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 78 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
60%
Safety
80%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
70%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 (2005) is a luxury sedan prized for its powerful V6 engine and smooth ride, making it a desirable choice for luxury and performance. Experts note the excellent comfort of the cabin and the reliability of the M112 engines and automatic transmissions 722.6, if properly maintained. However, W211 models may have issues with the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) braking system, which was later removed, as well as corrosion in the sub-chassis. For buyers who want a classic high-performance car and are willing to manage maintenance, the E 320 remains a solid choice.