Mercedes-Benz W211 is a car that was published from 2002 to 2009. It was possible to purchase one of the versions - either a station wagon or a sedan. In addition, there was a choice - the model was available to customers both with full and with rear wheel drive. The car was produced at two factories - in Austria and in Germany. Also, the assembly was carried out in some other countries, mainly Asian.
History of creation
Changed previous model- W210. She was published from 1995 to 2003. There are certain similarities between these models that can be noticed almost immediately. The first thing is, of course, the continuity of the exterior. The most striking similarity is round headlights. This - salient feature this machine.
It is interesting that the developers approved the final project of such a car as the Mercedes-Benz E-class W211 long before the start of its production. Back at the time when the 210 Mercedes was on the assembly line. To be precise - in 1999. Such a well-known designer as Hartmut Sinkwitz carefully worked on this project. It was he who subsequently participated in the Smart project. After that, technical development started - it took much longer. Namely - 48 months. In 2001, in the summer, pilot copies were released, and the official presentation was held in January of the following 2002 in Brussels.
About restyling
Mercedes-Benz W211 has undergone few changes. A modified version of the sedan became mostly famous, which became known as the Brabus E V12 Biturbo. A powerful unit is installed under the hood of this car, capable of delivering about 640 Horse power. A maximum speed is 350.2 km/h. This version has been tested on racing track Nardo.
And so no special restyling was carried out more. Once it was decided to slightly refresh appearance car, and that was in 2006. Then the developers slightly changed the optics and changed the design of the bumpers. Also corrected the list additional features And standard equipment. Since 2006, the basic version began to include a risk reduction system in the event of a collision. And the models were no longer equipped with an electro-hydraulic brake system - many owners were dissatisfied with its work.
About trim levels
Mercedes-Benz w211, like all other models of this concern, traditionally has a large number of configurations. And station wagons, and sedans, and petrol and diesel versions. So, what modifications of this premium business class car are available? We should talk about this in more detail.
The lowest line in the "engine rating" installed in this car is occupied by a 134-horsepower 2.2-liter CDi. After 2007, this motor began to produce 170 horsepower - after it was improved. The next line is occupied by a 3.0-liter CDi that produces 190 “horses”. Another version of the motor, Bluetec, is capable of delivering 208 hp. Next comes the 4.0-liter CDi with 310 horses.
There is also a compressor unit - a 1.8-liter, issuing 181 hp. Well, then the situation in the model range of engines unfolds as follows: the most powerful is a 5.5-liter 380-horsepower unit, followed by a 5-liter and 302-hp engine. Then - a 3.5-liter engine that produces 268 hp, and then a 3-liter engine with 228 hp. And, finally, one of the smallest - 2.6-liter, 205-horsepower. As you can see, the spread is large, and this is good news.
More about technical specifications
What else can be said about this Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Perhaps a few words about the checkpoint. Absolutely for all motors automatic transmissions are provided. Only for those engines whose volume is not more than 2.5 liters, 6-speed are available manual gearboxes. In 2003 appeared a new version- E55 AMG, and this car boasted a 5.5-liter compressor gasoline engine for 470 horsepower. This motor worked in conjunction with a five-speed automatic transmission. In this case, the car was rear-wheel drive. A little later, in 2007, the ranks of the Mercedes-Benz E-class were replenished with an even more advanced car. Namely - E63 AMG. She was endowed with a 6.2-liter engine capable of producing about 507 horsepower. This model also ran a 7-speed automatic.
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz W211 specifications has excellent. This could be seen by looking only at the range of engines. In terms of configuration, this car is also good. There is an excellent multimedia system with three bright high-quality displays, adaptive lighting, excellent wood finishes and three-zone climate control, as well as heated and ventilated seats.
But this - maximum equipment. However, the base is also impressive. Eat climate control, leather trim, wood-look inserts, a multifunction steering wheel, a keyless car use system, as well as heated seats with memory settings. So the machine pleases with its equipment. And no wonder. Everyone knows very well that Mercedes has always been able to make good and quality cars which could meet the requirements of almost any buyer.
Mercedes-Benz W211: reviews and cost
People who are owners this vehicle, claim that it is really reliable, powerful, fast and, most importantly, soundly assembled” iron Horse". And indeed, its characteristics cannot but rejoice. Even taking into account the fact that this car belongs to the used category, it is one of the most popular foreign cars today. And all because the concern "Mercedes" can do standing cars. Current owners They say that driving this car is a pleasure. It enters the turns gently, simply ignores all the bumps, and perfect silence reigns in the cabin while driving. In general - everything you need.
What is the price? Today, a normal W211 model equipped with a 2.0-liter 184-horsepower engine can be purchased for about 750,000 rubles. More modern machines with different characteristics will, of course, cost much more. A model with a three-liter 231-horsepower engine is quite possible to buy for a little more than a million rubles. Moreover, it will be a rear-wheel drive version running an automatic transmission. And besides, a restyled, improved model. In general, it is realistic to find an option that is suitable in terms of characteristics and price, the most important thing is to decide on your desire.
In January 2002, the Mercedes-Benz concern began serial production restyled E-class models W211 series. In 2009, the Mercedes W211 series was replaced upgraded model successor to the W212 series. The Mercedes E-class of the W211 series was available in two body modifications: a four-door sedan (W211) and a five-door station wagon (S211). On the platform of the E-class of the W211 series, a modification of the "4-door coupe" was built, brought into an individual model niche and sold under the brand name Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class W219.
Launched on the market in 2002, the Mercedes E-Class W211 series was a logical continuation of the development of the previous model. Work on the modernization of the E-class family began in 1997. The final restyling project was approved in 1999. W211 series under development Daimler company Benz has registered several dozen patents. Many innovative developments in 2000 were implemented in the E500 project. For the W211 series, restyling work lasted more than 48 months and ended in 2001. The total amount of funds spent on development and implementation in production upgraded version E-class series W211, amounted to more than 2 billion euros. Summer 2001 mercedes-benz e-class W211 went into pilot production. The debut of the Mercedes E W211 model took place as part of the international auto show in Brussels in January 2002. Before the start of North American sales, DaimlerBenz held a large-scale PR campaign. New mercedes-benz car E-Klasse W211 "lit up" in the popular sci-fi blockbuster "Men in Black II".
Salon Mercedes E class W211 has not undergone significant changes compared to the pre-styling model. Instrument panel with delicate light gray illumination. The information pictograms of the center console are highlighted in red. The climate system is four-zone with a set temperature controller. The control keys are duplicated on the steering wheel. On the ceiling are two large ceiling lamps with a yellow edging-backlight. Ceiling lamps can be switched on both synchronously and separately. washer button xenon headlights located to the left of the steering column at the bottom of the panel. active headlights in dark time days direct the light beam in the direction of turning the steering wheel.
IN 2007 Mercedes-Benz E W211 received a facelift. The upgraded E-class W211 series was presented at the New York international motor show 2006. The Mercedes concern announced the introduction of new quality and safety standards into the production of its cars. The W211 has changed the shape of the front optics, front bumper, rear lights and steering wheel. Mercedes E class W211 received extended basic equipment and additional equipment. In models Mercedes E-class W211 2007 model range there was no Sensotronic system, the production of which was discontinued due to numerous complaints about the incorrect operation of the software. Clients were offered a comprehensive interactive Pre-Safe system. A total of 29 E-Class trims were available - 16 for E-class sedans the W211 and 13 series for the E-Class wagons of the Mercedes S211 series. Apart from standard set security, in a set of regular Mercedes equipment E-Klasse includes components of the Pre-Safe complex: active protection, adaptive head restraints, flashing brake lights, tire pressure monitoring. As an additional option, the Intelligent Light System was offered, including bi-xenon headlights and 5 different lighting functions.
From 2006 to 2009 based on the E-Class Mercedes-Benz series W211 produced an armored version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Guard with a protection level of category B4. Ruler power units included engines: E320 CDI, E350 and E500. All special vehicles had reinforced reinforced elements made of high-strength steel alloys. The Michelin MOExtended complex was standardly provided in the safety kit - with a pressure loss warning system and the ability to drive on a flat tire at speeds up to 150 miles per hour (240 km / h).
From 2007 to 2009, a modification built on the basis of the Mercedes E-Class of the W211 series was sold in the USA - the Mercedes E320 Bluetec with a direct injection engine and an automatic transmission 7G-Tronic. In Europe, the version under the brand name Mercedes E300 Blue TEC went on sale in 2008. Unlike the American version, the European version of the E-Klasse Blue TEC was equipped with standard motors, and the name "Bluetec" was used for consistency between petrol and diesel versions in the nomenclature.
At the end of 2008, the press service of Mercedes-Benz announced the withdrawal Mercedes models E W211 from the model line due to its replacement with a restyled one Mercedes-Benz version E-Class W212 series. In Russia, for a Mercedes E-class of the W211 series, the price ranged from $55,500 to $157,000. In total, for the entire period of production of the E-class of the W211 series from 2002 to 2009, 1,500,000 copies of the car were assembled, of which 1,270,000 were sedan (W211) and 230,000 station wagon (S211).
The car has become more beautiful, more comfortable and - subjectively - more feminine. Part of the public is confused by this, but let's remember that in Russian Mercedes by sheer misunderstanding is considered a male being. Actually, Mercedes is great. female name, and to many memorable from the novels of Dumas. Well, quite objectively, the car has become even more difficult and even more expensive to maintain than its predecessors.
Heir and glorious ancestors
As you know, Mercedes is either new or classic, and this generation of the E-Class has become classic right from the moment it was released. The new car is a worthy successor to the highly successful W210, which set new standards in terms of power, comfort and equipment in the class at the time. new car only had to defend the position.
From a technical point of view, the pre-styling W211 is not much different from its ancestor: the same engines, the same gearboxes, the same choice of trim levels, but everything is a little better, a little more convenient and more beautiful. And the new generation turned out to be more commercially successful! More than 1.5 million cars in seven years of production compared to 1.3 million for the W210, although the W124 is far from the "great-grandfather". The circulation of those cars amounted to all 2.5 million, but the 124th was produced for nine years against seven, and the gamut of bodies included both a coupe and a convertible, which over time were transferred to a separate platform. So the comparison is not entirely correct.
Restyle or dorestyle?
They introduced the car in 2002, and the next generation of the E-class appeared only in 2009, so the car lived on the assembly line for a very long time. long life. During this time, the model has experienced one major restyling in 2007 and many minor changes, and the range of engines and some basic systems, in particular the brake system, have completely changed.
It is difficult to say which version of the car is better. Many, not unreasonably (about the arguments below), argue that the pre-style W211 with "large" engines of the M112 (V6) and M113 (V8) series - the best option than newer machines. Moreover, the changes in appearance during restyling are not so great. In any case, it looks great to this day, which cannot be said about the more recent W212.
Complete set
The new E-class put an end to frankly poor initial configurations, although the "base" included dual zone climate control Thermatic, it was possible to order an autonomous Webasto heater, heated mirrors and all seats. For chairs, ventilation could also be ordered. Automatic dimming mirrors are possible not only for interior mirror, but also for the side ones. Of course adaptive. ILS light, with five operating modes and automatic switching beam within the scenario. Optional air suspension was available in almost any configuration, but did not gain much popularity due to the high price, and the usual suspension on the car works fine.
A little about the offer
The range of car bodies has not changed in comparison with the W210, in any case, the choice will have to be made between a sedan and a station wagon. The drive will be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (4Matik in Russia has received the stable nickname "firmatik"), gearboxes are either five-speed or newer and capricious "seven-speed" on some cars after restyling. AMG versions stand apart, they use their own own automatic transmissions, albeit made on the basis of standard Mercedes boxes.
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But no matter what is under the hood, no matter what drive the car has, it will always have a spacious interior, excellent quality of finishing materials, a star on the hood and three configuration options. There are few station wagon cars, less than 4% of all offers, so we can count them piece goods. The positioning of the car has an effect - for representative functions, the passenger-and-freight version is not really needed, and if someone needs these functions, he will rather choose an SUV, so the choice is minimal.
Fuel economy is also not very important for potential owners. Moreover, our gasoline is inexpensive, and gasoline engines Mercedes has a wide presence - 72% of all cars are gasoline, diesels account for 28%. The most common engines are petrol 1.8 (19% of offers) and diesel 2.1 (15%). The popularity of "younger" motors is quite justified: the body looks the same, but what kind of motor is there is not so important. But of course, 96% of cars with automatic transmission are still Merce!
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Motors
The basis of the pre-styling range of engines was the engines of the M271-M112-M113 families. The M271 family is the most common engine for the E-shki, the 1.8-liter in-line four, thanks to the compressor, has enough power and torque to pull a car that is by no means light. The engine power in the pre-styling version is 163 hp, after restyling the power was increased to 183 hp. Variants of cars with direct injection were not officially delivered to Russia, but such versions were present in Europe, which means that you can also find a variant with a capacity of 170 forces and CGI letters in the model designation. Such machines are already similar in complexity to the M271 Evo motors, but due to their older age and smaller distribution, they are even more troublesome to operate. The motor is considered quite reliable, but without weaknesses did not work out. Most often, there are problems with, which is pulled out, at the same time damaging the stars of the phase shifter drive mechanism. Problems often arose with runs of less than 60 thousand kilometers, and now it is difficult to meet a car with a “native”. But still, its resource does not belong to the record, it is worth listening to the sounds during a cold start. As always, the retribution for inattention will be cylinder head repair and even replacing the motor. Problems with the operation of the crankcase ventilation system are typical for aged machines: the valves of the system stick, the tubes become dirty and crack. The result is often coking of the valve stems and loss of compression. The problem was eliminated as a result of two recall campaigns, and it practically does not occur on restyled (since 2007) engines. If the engine is with direct injection, then high-pressure fuel pumps, gasoline leaks into the oil and injector failure are added to the number of problems. Engine boost compressor with mechanical drive has a good resource, failure of bearings occurs infrequently, but in the event of noise, you should immediately go for repairs. Defective bearings can ruin the rotors and the compressor housing, after which it does not make much sense to restore it.1 / 2
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Much more interesting is the older family of six- and eight-cylinder engines M112 and M113, which were also installed on the restyled W210 and have earned a reputation as very reliable engines. Of course, the M104 is worse, but, apparently, this is the trend - motors. A feature of the engines are three-valve block heads and the presence of two spark plugs per cylinder. Moreover, the latter are not always easy to replace even on six-cylinder engines, not to mention the V8. Durable chain, reliable timing, reliable piston group and cast iron sleeves, as well as simple system injection create the prerequisites for trouble-free operation. Trouble can be caused by interruptions in the operation of the ignition system, which quickly kill already weak catalysts, and oil leaks from the heat exchanger gaskets and from the gaskets of the block heads due to malfunctions in the ventilation system crankcase gases. The wiring in the engine compartment is often damaged on older motors, but the engines installed on the W211 are still too young for such defects, these are more likely the problems of later W210s with the same motors. The reason for this is the hot temper and layout features of Mercedes engines. The engine is practically enclosed in a capsule, isolated from the engine shield as much as possible, and there is little room for ventilation. There are several options for the same type of V-shaped motors. The M112 has variants with a displacement of 2.4 liters with a capacity of 170 hp (almost not used on the W211), 2.6 liters with 177 hp (E240), a volume of 2.8 liters and a power of 197 hp. (E280), 3.2 l with a capacity of 224 forces (E320). Eight-cylinder engines with a volume of 5 liters and a power of 296 hp. is the M113 series. Structurally, they are exactly the same as the six-cylinder ones, just a couple of cylinders have been added, the weight has increased slightly and it is a little more difficult to get access to the last cylinders of the engine. Potentially, these engines are the most reliable of all gasoline engines installed on the E-class of this generation.
Relatively easy to maintain, with a minimum number of "childish" problems and expensive spare parts, they regularly carry these cars, having a reserve of both power and resource. It is probably no less important that the cars with them have a good exhaust sound, unlike the noise of the "fours", these engines practically sing! So, if finances allow you to pay tax, this is the best option. Motors of the newer M272-M273 family replaced the M112-M113 family during restyling, although the first M272s have also been found on pre-styling cars since 2005. These are also structurally close families of V6 and V8 engines. Key difference from predecessors is the absence cast iron sleeves. The Alusil coating is used here, theoretically more durable, but also more fragile - it is severely damaged by solid particles, grains of sand, soot and even oil soot. These motors are very sensitive to the "cleanliness" of work and the condition of all systems, especially intake filters. The motors are a little more "traditional" and more powerful than the old ones, they have four valves per cylinder and only one spark plug. Unfortunately, the engines of this series proved to be a real disaster from the point of view of the owners. In the foreseeable past, mass machines brands did not use so many untested technical solutions. The real trouble for all owners of cars with M272 and M273 engines was the low resource of the timing chains, and especially the wrong material of the drive star balance shaft on six-cylinder engines or just a bypass star on eight-cylinder engines. The wear products of chains and stars, getting into the oil, could also damage the cylinder-piston group, and the features of the motor assembly required high costs to fix the problem. V6 has to be removed from the car to replace the balance shaft with a star, the shaft is fixed behind the engine. The V8 does not have such a problem, but if its dampers fail due to chain wear, then the block heads will have to be removed, as a result, the scope of work is not much different from the overhaul. There are still problems with oil leakage from the heat exchanger and from the engine itself due to damaged gaskets and poor operation of the crankcase ventilation system, as well as with catalysts, and on these engines, the remnants of the spilled catalyst most often damage the cylinder coating if you pull with a replacement. The intake manifold also fails, in which the axes of the plastic dampers become loose. The price of the assembled part is high - from 37 thousand rubles for a non-original and over 50 thousand rubles for an original Mercedes, and components for its repair are not produced, only a replacement assembly. The rest of the breakdowns are not so common. But on the other hand, this series of engines pleases with a lively character, and if you follow the timing and cleanliness of the oil in the crankcase, timely replacement Supplies, then in theory the resource can be very large. And these engines are a little more economical and environmentally friendly than the old ones: gasoline consumption is on average a liter and a half less than that of the comparable power of its predecessors, in terms of exhaust purity, the engines meet the requirements of the Euro 5 class, and some modifications even Euro 6 (according to the data of the Mercedes official catalog ). The full list of engine options is as follows: M272 2.5 liter with 204 hp. on E230, M272 3.0 liters with 231 hp on models E280, M272 3.5 liters with a capacity of 268 and on E350, 272 hp or 305 hp in the CGI version with direct injection on later modifications. The larger V8 M273 on the W211 is found only in the 5.5-liter version and produces all 388 hp.
transmissions
The drive of a real Mercedes, as you know, is rear-wheel drive. As a last resort full (21% of cars). Four-wheel drive here is permanent, without locks. The system is very reliable if you monitor the oil level in the bridges and transfer case. Gearboxes are mainly "automatic" series 722.6 - five-speed automatic transmission own design firms. Mechanical boxes are few and far between, as are problems with them. But the automatic transmission, despite the overall good design, can fail, but mainly because of the already large runs and a fair amount of engine power. The 722.6 automatic transmission series appeared on Mercedes in the back of the W210, but by the time the W211 was released, its "childhood" illnesses were mostly corrected. There is no unsuccessful bushing here, and the solenoids were installed more reliable. But on the other hand, the automatic transmission software began to use an incomplete torque converter lockup more often, so you can already meet it with runs of 150 thousand on V6 engines. First of all, the blocking valve suffers, the box starts to “twitch” when you try to turn it on incompletely, in extreme cases you cannot turn on the “drive” until the box has warmed up, the car immediately stalls. At first, twitches appear only on a cold one, but if you start it, then soon the car will be able to move only on a tow truck.
Of course, the wear products of the lock lining harm the rest of the automatic transmission parts. In general, the cleanliness of the oil should be carefully monitored and do not forget to change it every 60 thousand, despite the manufacturer's assurances that there is no such service operation and there is not even a dipstick to control its level. The cost of an oil change is not that small. 8 liters required for replacement will cost at least 6 thousand rubles, the price of the filter is from 1.5 thousand, and the cost of work is from 3 thousand, and it is better to contact a specialized service that has the necessary equipment. The price of repairing a solenoid is already from 6 thousand, excluding the cost of oil, and repairs usually “fit” into 25 thousand. But compared to the price of an automatic transmission overhaul (from 80 thousand and above), these are trifles. Similar problems are also found on "running" restyled cars with a seven-speed automatic transmission 722.9, it is also 7g-Tronic, but due to age, the number of resource problems is small. But a lot of breakdowns and problems due to the fact that the transmission on the W211 was installed in the first releases, and the problems that were eliminated in its later versions on older cars can spoil a lot of nerves for the owner, not to mention the cost of fixing problems. This box was installed on the models E350, E500, E320CDI, E420CDI since 2005 and since 2007 model year almost all models without all-wheel drive.
Chassis
Obvious weaknesses "normal" spring suspension does not have. The air suspension is not very common, but it causes a lot of trouble, the "pneuma" cylinders do not like dirt and cold, they slowly crack, the compressor life ends, the system seals leak due to repairs, the sensors fail. The cost of the components is very high, the original cylinder costs from 60 thousand rubles, and there are four of them and you need to change them in pairs.
Electrician
The SBC brake system has become a real disaster for owners of pre-styling cars. The company has abandoned the use of conventional vacuum booster and used an ABS unit with a built-in BOSCH electric hydraulic pump. Unfortunately, the resource of the block is finite: the electric motor of the pump wears out, the pressure in the accumulator drops, the valves become dirty. The first problems arose early, the inscription "check brake system"appeared on dashboard some machines are already in their third year of operation. At first, the problem was solved by flashing - they simply changed the number of system activations, a million or two were not enough. Then they announced a recall campaign and replaced the SBC blocks. Replaced blocks also have a finite resource and a considerable price, a new block costs 180 thousand rubles, and the price of a used one, but with a margin of resource, averages 60 thousand. But they repair it in few places, there are not enough specialists, and the area is serious, everything But this is the braking system, the responsibility is high. Despite two batteries, there are also cases of brake failure due to power failure. And it is very difficult to slow down a two-ton car without the help of a brake booster, be on the lookout. Unfortunately, xenon optics fails, its reflectors corny burn out. Summed up the company Hella, which is the "court" supplier of headlights. The price of a new headlight starts at 60,000 rubles (a magic figure), and optics repair is still a rarity with us. Against this background, not very reliable compressors air conditioner and problems conventional suspension do not seem to be significant.4 / 4
What is the result?
The car is complex in principle, it has many devices that increase comfort and tend to break down. In general, it is very reliable, but the cost of maintenance is high. It is especially expensive to fix the problems of the "new" engines of the 272 and 273 series with the new automatic transmission 722.9, but also residual value restyled cars is still large, it makes sense to try, especially since the runs can be relatively small and there is still a margin for "age" problems. But pre-styling cars delight with more reliable engines and automatic transmissions, but they have high mileage and have the ill-fated SBC system, which was removed after restyling. Which is better is up to you, but this is just such a case when an older car may have an advantage over a newer one in the cost of maintenance. Indeed, in terms of comfort and handling, restyled and pre-styling copies are approximately equal, and such cars are well serviced. What's in the dry matter? This is a machine that matches modern requirements by active and passive safety, in terms of comfort and even prestige has not yet lost. She looks great and drives great. The number of configuration options is overwhelming. But the cost of maintaining such a machine does not correspond to the price at which it was bought. Be prepared for the fact that this is a real Mercedes, but not a new one. It is cheaper to maintain a pre-styling car with a V6 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission or any with an in-line four. On restyled four-cylinder rear-wheel drive cars, there will be no eternal trouble in the form of SBC, but the “automatic” will be less reliable, although more agile. All-wheel drive restyled cars will have a more reliable five-speed automatic transmission, so if you buy a car younger than 2007, it is better to choose the 4Matik version, at the same time you can feel much more relaxed in winter. Diesels are traditionally good, especially 2.1, but it will more like a car for a taxi than a prestigious business class, and there is a chance that in her past life she rode checkered around Europe or even Russia. Buy only good cars. There are no small things, every little thing is precious.lt;a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/8785051/"gt;Which W211 would you buy?lt;/agt;
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class of the W 211 series has not earned the best reputation. But the "rumors" are far from the truth. Of course, every used car has its own specific problems, including the W211, especially the first years of production (from 2002 to 2004). However, most of the defects were eliminated during the warranty period. Ultimately, after modernization in 2006, the E-shka became significantly more reliable.
And yet, what modification is better to buy in order to avoid problems in the future? First of all, the version with an 8-cylinder turbodiesel should be excluded from the list being viewed. His choice could be a fatal mistake. But that's not all. There are a few more important things to know.
First, you must understand that the W 211 is no longer young and was not intended for garage storage with weekend trips. Among the oldest specimens there are many that have already wound about a million kilometers. Tracking the service history of many cars is impossible, and correcting the meter is not the most difficult task. So don't trust the odometer.
Secondly, with proper care, the E-class, with a range of one hundred, three hundred thousand kilometers, looks almost the same. Everything works as it should, the engine pulls well, and the pedals and shift knob show no noticeable signs of wear.
And further. W211 needs regular service. This is not the one old Mercedes that ran on vegetable oil and forgave sloppy maintenance.
materials interior decoration- Very High Quality. It is almost impossible to determine the mileage by the condition of the cabin.
However, compared to the previous generation, improved handling and driving performance. However, before the car responds to the rotation of the steering wheel, you will have to wait a while. And flat chairs, with a quick change in direction of movement, allow the body to hang freely. But it normal. After all, no one expects from Mercedes the sharpness of the reactions of the Audi A6 or the nervous BMW behavior. The main thing is comfort and sophistication. This is well taken care of by the optional Airmatic air suspension. However, the car is quite comfortable and on conventional springs.
Engines
The choice of engine is determined by two factors: the requirements for dynamics and the financial ability to overcome the burden of operating costs.
The most widespread cars with petrol V6 (from 2.6 to 3.5 liters). E 240 / 320 (M112) and E 500 (with M113) with long runs may require major repairs. Symptoms are an increase in oil consumption and a knock in the engine. The main reason is scoring resulting from the destruction of the catalyst and the ingress of its small particles into the cylinders. Overhaul will require at least 150,000 rubles. contract engine can be found for 100,000 rubles. The timing chain has to be changed in the segment of 200-300 thousand km.
The 3.5-liter engine with the designation M 272 pretty much spoiled the nerves of many owners. Its Achilles' heel is the gas distribution mechanism drive. The chain stretches a lot and damages the delicate sprockets of the shafts. If there is a problem, power drops and engine noise increases.
Similar troubles are characteristic of the M271 model 200 Kompressor. Depending on the version, it can have a volume of 1.8 or 2.0 liters. The cost of a new timing drive kit is about 10,000 rubles.
Avoid Mercedes E 280 CDI with inline 6-cylinder 3.2-liter diesel unit 177 hp, offered from 2004 to 2007. Installed here particulate filter which brings additional worries. E 320 CDI lacks a DPF filter, but has problems with the cooling system.
In 2005, the OM648 in-line 6-cylinder unit was replaced with a V-shaped unit with the code designation OM642. For long distances, be prepared for expensive repairs injection systems, turbocharger and intake manifold. Stretching and timing chains are inevitable. In addition, early OM642s are characterized by damage to the turbine by fragments of the exhaust manifold.
You will make a big mistake if you encroach on the E 400 CDI and E 420 CDI 8-cylinder turbodiesels. Engines have timing problems, injectors are very sensitive to fuel quality, EGR and turbochargers fail prematurely, whose replacement will be expensive. The engine of the E 420 CDI model has become more reliable, but has not completely got rid of problems. In addition, the 8-cylinder unit has a high torque that literally destroys automatic box gears.
Diesel engines of 2.2 liters (200 CDI and 220 CDI) are quite reliable. At high mileage, injectors and pumps cause problems high pressure. There are also oil leaks from under the head, and the nozzles “stick”, significantly complicating the replacement.
Transmission
The old 722.6 5-speed automatic made me struggle with oil leaks and a fatal torque converter failure from the very beginning. For automatic transmission repairs, you have to pay 100-120 thousand rubles.
Box requires regular replacement working fluid - every 60,000 km. In vehicles manufactured before April 2004, there was a problem of mixing antifreeze with gear oil due to a defect oil cooler machine.
With the advent of the 7-speed automatic transmission of the 722.9 series, dynamics improved and fuel consumption fell. But new problems have emerged. Most often, the mechatronics pestered, especially if the oil did not change regularly. The disease was manifested by unwillingness to switch to downshift, an error message, going into emergency mode, or even completely immobilizing the car.
However, mechanical boxes gears installed with more than weak engines, are also not a guarantee of stability. Many of them are already very worn out.
In all-wheel drive versions with 4Matic, you should beware of crunching and strange sounds, especially when maneuvering. Before purchase, the transmission must be inspected for oil leaks.
Chassis
When checking a car Special attention pay attention to the performance of the Airmatic air suspension. Apart from natural wear and tear pneumatic elements (35-50 thousand rubles) and a compressor (25,000 rubles), there are problems with control electronics and sensors, which is most typical for samples of the first years of production.
Unlike its predecessor, aluminum levers were used in the suspension instead of steel levers. If strength rear control arms still satisfactory, then the front on Russian roads do not last long.
Aluminum suspension arms wear quickly and are quite expensive to replace.
Native shock absorbers are rented in a segment of 150-200 thousand km. original racks roads, and analogues will get at a price of 4-6 thousand rubles apiece. By 250-300 thousand km, springs often sag. The original spring is available for 4,000 rubles, and an analogue - for 1,500 rubles.
In some cases, after 150-200 thousand km, it may knock or leak steering rack. For its bulkhead, the service will ask about 20-25 thousand rubles. A new rail can be found for 35,000 rubles.
SBC
One of the ill-fated nodes is the Senso tronic Brake Control electro-hydraulic brake. The idea was great. The system took care of cleaning the “brakes”, gently pressing the pads to the discs, and also leveled the consequences of abrupt work by the brakes. However, the assembly is designed for a certain number of braking, after which it needs to be replaced.
The end of the SBC resource is indicated by the white inscription “Service Bremse!”. When the message changes color to red, the brakes should theoretically lock. You would have to pay more than 100,000 rubles for a new unit, but some "craftsmen" restore its performance for only 10,000 rubles.
It is worth noting that the presence of the SBC module complicates the replacement brake pads, since for breeding pistons in calipers you need a special diagnostic computer - Star Diagnosis. Fortunately, after restyling in 2006, the E-shka received a classic-type brake system.
Body
Generation W211, in comparison with its predecessor, is much better protected from corrosion. Few people know that until 2004, Mercedes experimented with organic varnishes. Result? Samples of 2002-2004 are subject to corrosion in the area of thresholds and decorative trims of doors. Sometimes, bubbles also appear around windows. The problem was only fixed in 2004. main reason the appearance of rust on younger specimens - body repairs are a thing of the past. It is worth noting that part body elements models are made of aluminum - hood and front fenders.
Headlights after ten years of operation often require polishing.
Other problems and malfunctions
System fails with age keyless entry keyless. Most often it is necessary to change the corresponding door handle, but sometimes the antenna is also to blame. Often breaks down electronic key. During the inspection, cracks are found on the soldering. Electronic engineers will charge about 2,000 rubles for soldering.
Sometimes the electronic engine control unit fails - the resistors or the processor burn out. The cost of a new block is 95,000 rubles.
The rear SAM unit, located in the trunk, does not differ in resistance either. If it fails, there are failures in the operation of lighting equipment.
Problems with heating arise due to a faulty stove tap (3,000 rubles), which turns sour and wedges.
The electronic instrument panel does not like disconnection battery. Tidy often fails after such a procedure. You have to change the board with the processor.
Water in the trunk is a common occurrence. It gets there through the leaky seals of the rear lights and the third brake light.
Conclusion
If you decide to purchase a Mercedes E-class W211, then you should consider, first of all, cars manufactured after 2006. Do not trust the odometer, rely on the technical and external state. Cars with a standard suspension and a minimum number of electronic "toys" will cause the least problems. But do not forget that Mercedes needs regular maintenance, and this sometimes requires a lot of money.
