Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi (S211)

Mercedes E class 2006 3.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi has been produced from June, 2006 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 232 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100km (9.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11.5 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Mercedes E class versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi Automatic AT) available:
  • Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
  • Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi Automatic AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 7.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.8 litres per 100 km
Mercedes E class 2006

Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi technical data

Model: Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2006. June ... 2009. January 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 246 g/km
Power: 231 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 300 NM ON 2400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 232 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.3 (combined) 14.3 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.5 l/100km (20.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.85m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 690 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1950 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2480 kg

Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi engine M272 KE30

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2996 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.1 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 231 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 300 NM ON 2400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 13 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes CLK Mercedes SLK and 4 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes E class estate car [2006 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 2006 Kompressor Combi

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 184 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2006 Kompressor Combi Automatic 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2006 CDI Combi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2006 CDI Combi Automatic 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 Combi Automatic 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 4Matic Combi 4x4 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 CDI Combi 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 CDI Combi Automatic 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 CDI 4Matic Combi 4x4 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2006 CDI Combi

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2006 CDI 4Matic Combi 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 350 2006 Combi 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2006 4Matic Combi 4x4 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 500 2006 Combi 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2006 4Matic Combi 4x4 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 63 2006 AMG Combi

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

6.2 Petrol 514 HP 14.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 2006 reviews
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