• Design name
    W 211 E 18 ML CNG
  • Type
    211.042
  • Production period
    02.2004 - 05.2006
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection and supercharger with charge-air cooling; emission control device with 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 271 E 18 ML / 271.941
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    4 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
  • Bore x Stroke
    82.0 x 85.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    1796 cc
  • Compression ratio
    9.5
  • Rated output
    120 kW / 163 hp at 5500 /min
  • Rated torque
    240 Nm at 3000 - 4000 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor-controlled injection system with HFM (Siemens SIM 4 LE engine management) / supercharger with intercooling
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    in front of the rear axle / 65 l, optionally 80 l (petrol); additionally four pressure tanks in boot holding 18 kg of natural gas
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    four-link suspension / McPherson strut
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension (air suspension and level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs (air suspension optional), torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs (air suspension optional), torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    rack-and-pinion power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    Sensotronic Brake Control electrohydraulic brake system with antilock system and Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
  • Tires
    225/55 R 16 95 V
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.96; II. 2.42; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.15
  • Final drive ratio
    3.46
  • Maximum speed
    227 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    with natural-gas drive 10.8 sec., with petrol 10.7 sec.
  • Fuel consumption
    with natural-gas drive 13.8-13.9 / 6.8-7.1 / 9.4-9.6 l Petrol equivalent, with petrol 13.0-13.3 / 6.8-7.1 / 9.0-9.3 l)
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Wheelbase
    2854 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1559 / 1552 mm
  • Length
    4818 mm
  • Width
    1822 mm
  • Height
    1450 mm (with sports suspension, "Avantgarde": 1433 mm)
  • Kerb weight
    1765 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2275 kg
  • Units produced
    not separately documented
  • Prices
    02.2004: EUR 41,203.20
    01.2005: EUR 41,806.40
    04.2005: EUR 42,154.40
    02.2006: EUR 42,688.00
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