MERCEDES BENZE-Klasse (W211) 2002 - 2006

　　The 2011 E-Class was the last to feature round headlights before it switched back to wide, glass-covered, headlamps. It was one of the most appreciated premium, mid-size sedans, from its times.

　　With the W211 E-Class, the German car-maker tried to push the boundaries over the limit. It built it very robust and with a wide choice of engines. Its comfort was second only to its bigger brother, the S-Class.

　　Its predecessor featured four round headlights in the front after it switched from rectangular and horizontal ones. The 2002 E-Class continued the trend and offered the same fascia, but enhanced. Its front panel and grille were raked and showed an enhanced image. Its flowing line over the bodywork showed no concern about not being in the same trend as other car-makers. But it didn't matter: it was a Mercedes-Benz.

　　Inside, the wide and comfortable seats in the front were separated by a tall center console. The deep armrest featured a refrigerated compartment. For the comfort of the rear passengers, it was fitted with two air-vents mounted in the back of the center console. The dual-zone climate control was a standard feature. For the audio system, the car offered few choices, including a 10-disc CD-changer in the trunk.

　　Under the hood, the 2002 E-Class was offered a very wide choice of engines. There were six gasoline, nine diesel, and a CNG version. The latter was specially designed as a fleet car. Standard transmission was a 5- or 6-speed manual, depending on the engine, and a 5-speed automatic gearbox was on the options list.