• Design name
    W 211 E 50 4-M
  • Type
    211.083
  • Production period
    01.2003 / 08.2003 - 05.2006
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 113 E 50 / 113.969
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    97.0 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    4966 cc
  • Compression ratio
    10.0
  • Rated output
    225 kW / 306 hp at 5600 /min
  • Rated torque
    460 Nm at 2700 - 4250 /min
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 80 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    double-wishbone axle / air suspension strut with level control system
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension / air suspension strut with level control
  • Front springs
    air suspension struts, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    air suspension struts, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    rack-and-pinion parameter power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    Sensotronic Brake Control electrohydraulic brake system with antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    8 J x 17 H 2
  • Tires
    245/45 R 17 95 W
  • Driven wheels
    permanent four-wheel drive on front and rear wheels, controlled via electronic traction system ETS
  • Drivetrain
    from power divider (integral part of automatic transmission) via single-piece cardan shaft on front-axle differential and via divided cardan shaft on rear-axle differential (power distribution 40% front, 60% rear)
  • 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. 3.60; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.17
  • Final drive ratio
    3.07
  • Maximum speed
    250 km/h (electronically governed)
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fuel consumption
    17.7 / 8.8 / 11.9 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
    1565 / 1560 mm
  • Length
    4818 mm
  • Width
    1822 mm
  • Height
    1441 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1805 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2330 kg
  • Units produced
    11,191
  • Prices
    07.2003: EUR 60,146.00
    02.2004: EUR 61,016.00
    01.2005: EUR 62,002.00
    04.2005: EUR 62,350.00
    02.2006: EUR 63,046.00
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