Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi (S211)

Mercedes E class 2003 2.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi has been produced from January, 2004 to July, 2005. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.6 litres, which produces power of 177 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 18-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 214 km/h.

Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100 km, which is 5% 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 240 2003 Combi MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Automatic AT) available:
  • Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 9.4 seconds), but less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 11.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.8 litres per 100 km
  • Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Automatic AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 10.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 11.1 litres per 100 km
Mercedes E class 2003

Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi technical data

Model: Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2004. January ... 2005. July 
Engine: 2597 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 262 g/km
Power: 177 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 214 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 15.2 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100km (20.6 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: 2390 kg

Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi engine M112 E26

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 2597 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 68.2 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 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 240 2004 4Matic Combi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 170 - 177 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 240 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes CLK

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 [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 2003 Kompressor Combi

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2003 Kompressor Combi Automatic 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 150 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2003 CDI Combi Automatic 2.1 Diesel 150 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2003 Combi Automatic Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jul 2005 2.6 Petrol 177 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 270 2003 CDI Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.7 Diesel 177 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 270 2003 CDI Combi Automatic Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 2.7 Diesel 177 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Combi Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2006 CDI 4Matic Combi 4x4 Feb 2006 — Jun 2006 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI Combi Jul 2005 — Jun 2006

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 Feb 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

3.0 Diesel 224 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2003 Combi Mar 2003 — Dec 2004 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Dec 2004 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2004 CDI Combi Jun 2004 — Jul 2005 3.2 Diesel 177 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2003 CDI Combi Mar 2003 — Jul 2005 3.2 Diesel 204 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 Combi Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 Combi Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 55 2004 AMG Combi Jan 2004 — Jun 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds

5.4 Petrol 476 HP 13.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 2003 reviews
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