Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi (S211)
Mercedes E class 2003 3.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi has been produced from July, 2005 to June, 2006. 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 2005 Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 246 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
- Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi Automatic AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.7 litres per 100 km
- Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic Combi AT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km

Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi technical data
Model: | Mercedes E 280 2005 Combi | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2005. July ... 2006. June | ||
Engine: | 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km |
Power: | 231 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 300 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 246 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 (combined) | ||
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) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 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 |
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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 2005 Combi oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Power | 231 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2004 |
Duration of production | 13 years |
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 [2003 - 2006] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |