Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
The Mercedes-Benz W211 is the internal designation for a range of vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz E-Class, from 2002-2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations -- replacing the W210 E-Class models and superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009.
Mercedes-Benz W211 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2003–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2009) Magna Steyr (4MATIC models only) |
Production | January 2002–2009 2008 – January 2011 (Iran) 1.5 million built |
Model years | 2003–2009 (sedan) 2004-2009 (station wagon) |
Assembly |
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Designer | Hartmut Sinkwitz (1999) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car (E) |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive (4Matic) |
Related | Mercedes-Benz C219 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol 1.8 I4 Kompressor 2.0 I4 Kompressor (S.E) 2.6 V6 3.0 V6 3.2 V6 3.5 V6 5.0 V8 5.4 V8 Kompressor 5.5 V8 6.2 V8 Petrol / CNG 1.8 I4 Kompressor (E200 NGT) Diesel 2.2 I4 2.7 I5 3.0 V6 3.2 I6 4.0 V8 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 112.4 in (2,855 mm) |
Length | 2003–04 Sedan: 190.3 in (4,834 mm) 2005–06 Sedan: 189.7 in (4,818 mm) 2007–09 Sedan: 191.0 in (4,851 mm) 2004–06 Wagon: 191.7 in (4,869 mm) 2007–09 Wagon: 192.3 in (4,884 mm) |
Width | 2003–04: 71.3 in (1,811 mm) 2005–09: 71.7 in (1,821 mm) |
Height | 2003–06 Sedan: 57.0 in (1,448 mm) 2007–09 Sedan: 58.4 in (1,483 mm) 2007–09 Wagon: 59.3 in (1,506 mm) 2004–09 Wagon: 58.9 in (1,496 mm) AMG: 57.2 in (1,453 mm) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) |
The C219, marketed as the CLS, was introduced as a niche model in 2005, based on W211 mechanicals.
Launched in 2002 for the 2003 model year, the W211 E-Class was another evolution of the previous model. Before North American sales began, the car was shown in the 2002 movie Men in Black II.[4][5][6] The W211 development program began in 1997, followed by design work. The final designs were chosen in 1999 and German patents were later filed on December 18, 2000 utilizing an E 500 prototype. Development ended in 2001 after 48 months of development at a total cost €2 billion. Pilot production went into testing in the summer of 2001, the W211 E-Class debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2002.[7][8][9]
2003–2006
The third generation E-Class debuted at the 2002 European Motor Show Brussels featuring twin-headlights, angled slightly rearward.[10] The 2003 E-Class was larger than its predecessors while offering less interior space, particularly in the estate version, than the W210 it replaced. It offered gasoline or diesel engines with a choice of rear or 4-wheel drive.[11]
Mercedes-Benz claimed to have reduced the fuel consumption of the new E-Class by up to 0.9 litres per 100 km compared with the outgoing model. [10] The redesigned 2003 model featured electrohydraulic braking system marketed as Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC), which was standard equipment in the E-Class. Options included multicontour front seats and dual control air suspension system marketed as Airmatic DC.
Air suspension was standard equipment in the top-of-the-range E 500 V8 model and was available as an option on all other E-Class models.[10] The W211 is a more complex car than its predecessor with a programmable serial bus and many automated systems.
The 2003 E-Class was offered in sedan and 5-door station wagon configurations in three trim lines, marketed as Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde.[10] The W211 was the first E-Class since 1985 equipped with two windshield wipers.[11]
The transmission options were 5 or 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. V6, V8, inline-4 and supercharged inline-4 engines were offered.[11] Engine outputs of the E240 and E270 models were 130 kW, while the E 500 borrowed the 225 kW 5.0-litre V8 from the S-Class to supersede the E 430. The E 320 remained unchanged, with the V6 pumping out 165 kW of power.[10]
E 320 CDI
The E 320 CDI used the 3,222 cc (3.222 L; 196.6 cu in) in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine, OM648, that made 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 3,800 rpm and 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm.[12]
Engines were updated as a part of facelift (2006) process and new 320 CDI was a 2987 cc V6 delivering 224 hp at 3,800 rpm.
E 400 CDI
The E 400 CDI used Mercedes-Benz's OM628 3,996 cc (3.996 L; 243.9 cu in) V8 diesel engine, that made 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) at 4,000 rpm and 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) at 1,700–2,600 rpm.
E 55 AMG (2003–2006)
The second generation E 55 AMG debuted in September 2002 at the Paris Motor Show.[13] It debuted as the fastest production sedan in the world.[14] The E 55 AMG was also offered in an estate version for later model years.
E 55 Powertrain
The E 55 AMG is powered by the M113 ML55 engine, a 5.4 L V8 with a Lysholm type supercharger manufactured by IHI. The E 55's engine won International Performance Engine of the Year for 2003. The E 55's engine, although the same as the one in the SL55 AMG, had less horsepower, at 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) and 516 lb⋅ft (700 N⋅m) of torque. The difference in power is due to a smaller-diameter, longer-length exhaust system in the E 55.[15]
The supercharged 5.4 L V8 engine was mated to the Speedshift 5-speed automatic transmission, which has a torque capacity of 796 lb⋅ft (1,079 N⋅m), as the newer 7G-Tronic introduced in 2003 is limited to 542 lb⋅ft (735 N⋅m), not enough to handle the torque from the supercharged V8.[16][17]
E 55 suspension, brakes, wheels & tires
E 55 came with an AMG tuned Airmatic suspension with 3 different driving modes as well as the ability to significantly raise the car. The E 55 features 14.2 inch (360 mm) cross drilled disc brakes at the front with 8 piston calipers. The rear brakes consist of 13 (330 mm) inch discs and 4 piston calipers. The E 55 came with 245/40/18 tires up front and 265/35/18 in the rear with performance tires on the standard AMG 18" split spoke wheels.
E 55 Performance
Car and Driver reported in their testing that the E 55 AMG was faster than the SL55 AMG.[18] The E 55 AMG was the fastest four door car in Mercedes-Benz's lineup at the time, and easily outperformed its rivals. While the E 55 could accelerate from 0-100 mph (161 km/h) in 9.8 seconds, it took the Audi RS6 11 seconds.[19] The E 55 was the fastest production sedan available until Mercedes-Benz released the S65 AMG. However, Car and Driver criticized the brakes on the E 55, chastising them for being difficult to modulate, and said that the car as a whole felt 'aloof'.
Car and Driver also tested an E 55 AMG Wagon, which weighs 256 lb (116 kg) more than the sedan. They found that it accelerated from 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and 0-100 mph (0–161 km/h) in 9.7 seconds.[20]
The E 55 was a sales success, being the best selling AMG until the release of the C 63 AMG.
2006–2009 (mid-generational refresh)
The W211 was updated in 2006 for the 2007 model year, to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models.[21] There was new standard and optional equipment, which enabled the W211 to hold its own against its competitors. Sensotronic was dropped due to customer complaints about its software, while Pre-Safe (w/o autonomous braking) was made standard. The announced vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.[22] In total, 29 model variants were available, with 16 Saloons and 13 Estates. New standard equipment included PRE-SAFE active protection, NECK-PRO head restraints, flashing brake lights, tyre pressure monitor. The optional Intelligent Light System included bi-xenon headlamps and 5 different lighting functions. The bodies were restyled including the front grill, rear view mirror, side mirrors, redesigned headlamps, front spoiler, rear lights, gear knob and steering wheel.[23]
Coinciding with the minor model update, the largest factory built engine in the E-class range, the E 500 (badged E 550 in some countries), had its engine size increased from 5 litres to 5.5 litres in 2006.
E 63 AMG (2007–2009)
The E 63 AMG was the refreshed high-performance model of the W211, replacing the E 55 AMG. Besides the Saloon, it was also offered in the Estate body style similarly to the E 55 AMG estate model to compete with the new wagon versions of the BMW M5 (E61) and Audi RS6 (C6), though those two high-performance wagons were never sold in North America.
This engine had a high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block with twin-wire arc spray coated running surfaces. Compression ratio is 11.3:1. According to many auto journalists, the E 63 AMG was one of the quickest production sports sedans in the world.[24] Both the sedan (saloon) and wagon had a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. Compared to the previous E 55 AMG, the E 63 AMG had more horsepower but less torque, enabling it to be mated to the newer 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.
While the E 500 and E 550 had the standard Mercedes Airmatic DC suspension with adaptive damping, the E 63 AMG had the AMG-tuned Airmatic suspension which with the stability control turned off gave it far better driving dynamics than its non-AMG predecessors.[25]
The AMG Performance package P030 added electronic speed limiter deletion, limited-slip rear differential, Alcantara sports steering wheel, stiffer valving Airmatic suspension over the standard AMG tuned Airmatic, AMG 18 in (457 mm) 5-spoke multi-piece wheels, and optional AMG carbon fibre trim.[26]
E-Guard (2006–2009)
The E-Guard was an armoured version with category B4 protection level. Engine choices included E 320 CDI, E 350, and E 500. The vehicles were reinforced with steel and aramid. Other safety equipment included Michelin MOExtended run-flat tyres with pressure loss warning system. All models had a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).[27]
E 320/300 Bluetec (2007–2009)
Common rail Direct Injection with a 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, launched in the US as the E 320 BlueTEC in 2007 and in Europe as the E 300 BlueTEC in 2008. The W211 never had a urea injection system throughout its production. The Bluetec name was only adopted to have consistency between the petrol and diesel nomenclature.
Mechanical
Engines
There was a wider range of engines available in Europe than North America and other markets. [28][29][30][31][32][33]
Model
(model years) |
Type | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (seconds) | Drive |
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Diesel engines | |||||
E 200 CDI
(2006–09) |
2,148 cc (2.148 L; 131.1 cu in) I4 | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | 9.9 | RWD |
E 220 CDI
(2003–05) |
2,148 cc (2.148 L; 131.1 cu in) I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | 10.6 | RWD |
E 220 CDI
(2006–09) |
2,148 cc (2.148 L; 131.1 cu in) I4 | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 9.1 | RWD |
E 270 CDI
(2003–05) |
2,685 cc (2.685 L; 163.8 cu in) I5 | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 9.3 | RWD |
E 280 CDI
(2005–09) |
2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) | 7.0 – 7.4 | RWD & 4WD |
E 300 BlueTEC | 2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6 | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) | 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–2,400 | 6.8 | RWD |
E 320 BlueTEC | 2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6 | 213 PS (157 kW; 210 hp) at 3,400 | 526 N⋅m (388 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–2,400 | 6.6 | RWD |
E 320 CDI
(2003–05) |
3,222 cc (3.222 L; 196.6 cu in) I6 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 4,200 | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,600 | 7.7 | RWD |
E 320 CDI | 2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6 | 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp) at 3,800 | 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 | 6.3 – 6.6 | RWD & 4WD |
E 400 CDI | 3,996 cc (3.996 L; 243.9 cu in) V8 | 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) at 4,000 | 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-2,600 | 6.9 | RWD |
E 420 CDI | 3,996 cc (3.996 L; 243.9 cu in) V8 | 314 PS (231 kW; 310 hp) at 3,600 | 730 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft) at 2,200 | 5.2 | RWD |
Petrol/CNG engines | |||||
E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY | 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) M271 Supercharged I4 | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) | 9.1 – 10.7 | RWD |
Petrol engines | |||||
E 200 KOMPRESSOR
(2003–2006) |
1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) M271 Supercharged I4 | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) | 9.1 – 10.7 | RWD |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR (2006–2009) | 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) M271 Supercharged I4 | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 8.0 – 9.4 | RWD |
E 230
(2006-2009) |
2,496 cc (2.496 L; 152.3 cu in) M272 V6 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 6,100 | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,900–5,500 | 7.5 – 9.1 | RWD |
E 240
(2003-2005) |
2,598 cc (2.598 L; 158.5 cu in) M112 V6 | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) at 6,200 | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,900 | 7.7 – 9.3 | RWD & 4WD |
E 280
(2006-2009) |
2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) M272 V6 | 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) at 6,000 | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2,700–5,000 | 6.7 – 7.3 | RWD & 4WD |
E 320
(2003-2005) |
3,199 cc (3.199 L; 195.2 cu in) M112 V6 | 221 PS (163 kW; 218 hp) at 5,600 | 315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–4,800 | 7.3 | RWD & 4WD |
E 350
(2006-2009) |
3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) M272 V6 | 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) at 6,000 | 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–5,000 | 6.0 – 6.9 | RWD & 4WD |
E 350 CGI
(2006-2009) |
3,498 cc (3.498 L; 213.5 cu in) M272 V6 | 292 PS (215 kW; 288 hp) at 6,400 | 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) at 3,000–5,100 | 6.0 | RWD |
E 500
(2003-2006) |
4,966 cc (4.966 L; 303.0 cu in) M113 V8 | 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) at 5,600 | 459 N⋅m (339 lb⋅ft) at 2,700 | 5.8 | RWD & 4WD |
E 550
(2006-2009) |
5,461 cc (5.461 L; 333.3 cu in) M273 V8 | 390 PS (287 kW; 385 hp) at 6,000 | 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 | 5.3 | RWD & 4WD |
E 55 AMG
(2003-2006) |
5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) M113 Supercharged V8 | 476 PS (350 kW; 469 hp) at 6,100 | 699 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 2,650 | 4.4 | RWD |
E 63 AMG
(2006-2009) |
6,208 cc (6.208 L; 378.8 cu in) M156 V8 | 514 PS (378 kW; 507 hp) at 6,800 | 631 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) at 5,200 | 4.3 | RWD |
- E 300 BlueTEC was sold as E 320 BlueTEC in US, Canada.
- E 500 was sold with 5.0L in US, Canada for 2003–2006, and as the E 550 with 5.5L after 2007.
- E 280 4MATIC was sold as E 300 4MATIC in Canada.
- E 240 was sold as E 260 in Indonesia
Transmissions
Optional equipment: 5-Speed Automatic – code 42/3 in the data-card; 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) – code
2/7 in the data-card;
Up to approx. 07/2005:
Model | Standard | Optional |
---|---|---|
E 200 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 220 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 270 CDI | 6-speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 CDI | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 320 CDI | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 400 CDI | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 240 | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 240 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 320 | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 350 | 7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 350 4MATIC | 5-speed Automatic | - |
E 500 | 7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 500 4MATIC | 5-speed Automatic | - |
E 55 AMG | 5-speed Automatic | - |
From 07/2005:
Model | Standard | Optional |
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E 200 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 220 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | |
E 320 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 320 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 350 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 350 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 500 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 500 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 55 AMG | 5-speed Automatic | - |
From 09/2005:
Model | Standard | Optional |
---|---|---|
E 200 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 220 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 320 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 320 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 420 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 350 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 350 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 500 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 500 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 55 AMG | 5-speed Automatic | - |
From 01/2006:
Model | Standard | Optional |
---|---|---|
E 200 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 220 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 320 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 320 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 420 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 350 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 350 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 500 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 500 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 63 AMG | 7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
From 09/2007:
Model | Standard | Optional |
---|---|---|
E 200 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 220 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 280 CDI | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 300 BlueTEC (from 12/2007) | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 320 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 320 CDI 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 420 CDI | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 200 KOMPRESSOR | 6-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Automatic |
E 200 NGT | 5-Speed Automatic | -rpmrpmrpm |
E 230 | 6-Speed Manual (up to 09/2007 with 7G-TRONIC) | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC, from 09/2007) |
E 280 | 6-Speed Manual | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) |
E 280 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 350 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 350 CGI (from 12/2007) | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-Tronic) | - |
E 350 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 500 | 7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
E 500 4MATIC | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
E 63 AMG | 7-speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC) | - |
From 04/2008: The same, except:
Model | Standard | Optional |
---|---|---|
E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY | 5-Speed Automatic | - |
Sales
On 19 December 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced it had delivered 1.5 million units of W211 E-Class vehicles, with 1,270,000 sedans and 230,000 wagons.[38]
US and Germany sales
US Calendar Year | Sales |
---|---|
2003[39] | 55,683 |
2004 | 58,954 |
2005[40] | 50,383 |
2006 | 50,195 |
2007[41] | 48,950 |
2008 | 38,576 |
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External links
- E-Class press kits: Estate, Press Driving Presentation, Maastricht 2005 – Models and engines, E 420 CDI, V6 with 4MATIC
- E-Class press kits, 2nd generation: TecDay – Intelligent Light System, E-Class, E-Class Experience Paris-Beijing 2006, Mercedes-Benz at the "Auto China 2006" show in Beijing, New Mercedes-Benz E-Class models with environmentally friendly drive systems