Compare: Mercedes-Benz E-class 2005 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

E-class

Generation

E-class (W211)

Modification (Engine)

E 280 V6 (231 Hp)

Start of production

June, 2005

End of production

May, 2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.4-13.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9-7.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.3-9.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

222-227 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 146.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 190.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

77.1 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 272.943

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

82.1 mm

Compression ratio

11.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1575 kg

Max. weight

2175 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

540 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4818 mm

Width

1822 mm

Width including mirrors

1990 mm

Height

1433-1450 mm

Wheelbase

2854 mm

Front track

1559-1577 mm

Rear (Back) track

1552-1570 mm

Front overhang

831 mm

Rear overhang

1133 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar, Air suspension - optional

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 295x28 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 300x10 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/60 R16; 225/55 R16; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18, Rear wheel tires: 205/60 R16; 225/55 R16; 245/45 R17; 265/35 R18

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 8J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 8J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 9J x 18