Series 211 saloons made their market debut in March 2002. This new E-Class was the eighth generation of Mercedes-Benz’s upper mid-size line since the Second World War. Officially launched in January 2002 at the International Automobile Salon in Brussels, the new model series went on sale in mid-March. The only version with eight cylinders (M 113 engine), the E 500 led the model line-up at the launch of the model series with 225 kW (306 hp) from a displacement of 4,966 cubic centimeters. Also from autumn 2003, Mercedes-Benz standard-equipped the E 500 with the new 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, which not only significantly reduced fuel consumption but also shifted faster and more comfortably than previous automatic transmissions. The design of this E-Class incorporated features such as the twin headlamp face of the previous W 210 model series while reinterpreting them for a sporty and dynamic look. The distinctive face now sported slightly tilted twin headlamps and clear glass lenses. The silhouette of the saloon, too, more clearly conveyed the values of sportiness and elegance.
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