Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 (W211)

Mercedes E class 2006 3.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 has been produced from June, 2006 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 272 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by double-row chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 12.1 litres per 100 km, which is 25% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 4Matic AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 12.1 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 2006

Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 technical data

Model: Mercedes Benz E 350 2006
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2006. June ... 2009. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 231 g/km
Power: 272 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 2400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100km (19.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.82m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 540 litres
Gross weight: 2215 kg

Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 engine M272 KE35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 480,000 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 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Double-row 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 Benz E 350 2006 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.5 litres (11.1 quarts)
Power 258 - 272 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 340 - 350 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 ML Mercedes S klase and 7 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 sedan [2006 - 2009] modifications

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

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 184 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 200 2006 Kompressor Automatic 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 200 2006 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 136 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 200 2006 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 220 2006 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.1 Diesel 170 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 220 2006 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 170 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 Automatic 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 4Matic 4x4 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 CDI 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 CDI Automatic 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 280 2006 CDI 4Matic 4x4 3.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes Benz E 320 2006 CDI 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 320 2006 CDI 4Matic 4x4 3.0 Diesel 224 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 350 2006 4Matic 4x4 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes Benz E 420 2006 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (314 HP)

4.0 Diesel 314 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 4Matic 4x4 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes E 63 2006 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds

6.2 Petrol 514 HP 14.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 2006 reviews
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