E 500

Design name:
W 211 E 55
Type:
211.072
Production period:
12.2005 / 05.2006 - 04.2009
Note on production period:
production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production

Mercedes-Benz E 500 Saloon, E 500 Estate, model series 211, 2006. The new V8 engine M 273 had 26 percent more output than the previous M 113: 285 kW/388 hp with 5461 cc. The technical features of the top-of-the-range E-Class engine included shifting camshafts that optimised the combustion process. Sectional drawing.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, facelifted version from April 2006: the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with cornering lights was available (optional extra), combined with the optional bi-xenon headlamps. With the ILS, drivers had eagle eyes at night.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, 2006. AVANTGARDE equipment line, interior. The two-tone interior and the bird's-eye maple wood trim emphasised the sporty, progressive character. COMAND APS with DVD navigation system, integrated radio and MP3-compatible DVD player (optional extra).

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, 2006. ELEGANCE equipment line, interior in cashmere beige, burr walnut wood trim. Steering wheel in leather/wood finish and selector lever in leather with automatic transmission (optional extra), rear screen (optional extra in conjunction with COMAND APS with remote control and mobile phone or pre-installation for mobile phone).

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, facelifted version from April 2006: the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with cornering lights was available (optional extra), combined with the optional bi-xenon headlamps. With the ILS, drivers had eagle eyes at night.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, facelifted version from April 2006: the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with cornering lights was available (optional extra), combined with the optional bi-xenon headlamps. Mercedes-Benz had improved the active cornering light even further. It now provided even better illumination on tighter bends.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, facelifted version from April 2006: the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with cornering lights was available (optional extra), combined with the optional bi-xenon headlamps. With the enhanced fog light function, the left headlamp pivoted outwards and illuminated the edge of the road more brightly than before. This gave the driver better orientation in poor visibility.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon and Estate, model series 211, facelifted version from April 2006: the Intelligent Light System (ILS) with cornering lights was available (optional extra), combined with the optional bi-xenon headlamps. The cornering light increased safety at junctions and entrances. It remained switched on up to a speed of 40 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz E 500 Saloon, 211 series, 2006. Special columbite black paint finish, AVANTGARDE equipment line including bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic range control and headlamp wiper system.Intelligent Light System (ILS), Sports package (optional extras) with 18-inch 10-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Mercedes-Benz E 500 Saloon, 211 series, 2006. Special columbite black paint finish, AVANTGARDE equipment line including bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic range control and headlamp wiper system.Intelligent Light System (ILS), AMG Sports package (optional extras) with 18-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in sterling silver, AMG bodystyling (front and rear apron) and twin exhaust system with chrome-plated AMG tailpipes.

Mercedes-Benz E 500 Saloon, 211 series, 2006. Special columbite black paint finish, AVANTGARDE equipment line including bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic range control and headlamp wiper system.Intelligent Light System (ILS), AMG Sports package (optional extras) with 18-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in sterling silver, AMG bodystyling (front and rear apron) and twin exhaust system with chrome-plated AMG tailpipes.