The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 280 4MATIC W211, offered in Europe from April 2006 to February 2009, is a facelift (phase II) model of the 4-door, four-wheel drive (AWD) luxury sedan with permanent 4MATIC system. It includes a 2996 cm3 V6 (M272 E30) Petrol engine with HFM, VVT and DOHC multi-point injection, producing 231 KF / 228 hp / 170 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 2500 – 5000 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 12.9 L/100km. The car has a length of 4856 mm, a width of 1822 mm, a height of 1499 mm and weighs 1705 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W211 E 280 4MATIC |
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| Production year: | 2008 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 5 gears |
| Starting price: | € 55,000 |
| Engine size: | 3.0 L |
| Max torque: | 300 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
| Max power: | 231 PS / 228 hp / 170 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 12.9 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.9-10.7 L/100km |
| City: | 16.5-19.8 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.5 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 19.7 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 37.7 s |
| Top speed: | 240 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1705 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2305 kg |
| Length: | 4856 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1499 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
60%
Safety
80%
Performance
85%
Driveability
85%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
70%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 280 4MATIC W211 (2008) is a luxury sedan appreciated for its powerful V6 engine and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, which provides excellent safety and stability in various road conditions. Experts note the smooth and refined ride, as well as the overall build quality of the W211 series. While the M272 engine, which was used in models produced from 2004 to 2008, is known for problems with the balance shaft, air valves in the intake manifold and oil leaks, the post-facelift models addressed some rust and SBC issues. For buyers willing to manage these potential maintenance points, the E 280 4MATIC remains a solid classic choice.