Mercedes Benz W210

Mercedes Benz W210

The W210 E-Class, launched in 1995, brought the mid-size Mercedes firmly into the upper end of the luxury market. Though six-cylinder models were still offered, the four-light front end and high prices moved the car upmarket. In September 1999 the W210 E-class was facelifted. This included visual, mechanical and quality improvements over the earlier versions.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1996.
While the W210 sedan was replaced by the W211 in 2002, the wagon version continued to be sold until 2003 until the W211 wagon was available.

The Mercedes-Benz W210 is an executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 1995 through 2002 (production of the wagon variant (codenamed S210) carried over to the 2003 model year). They were sold under the E-Class model names in both sedan (saloon) and station wagon body types. In 1988, W210 development started 3 years after the W124's introduction. The W210 E-class appearance, which was designed by Steve Mattin under design chief Bruno Sacco between 1989 and 1991, heralded a brand new design idiom for the Mercedes 'face', which would continue until the C209 CLK. This design cue was previewed on the 1993 Coupé Concept shown at the Geneva Auto Show in March 1993. This idiom was the mainstream fashion used by Mercedes-Benz for a long period, and later appeared on other models such as the CLK (C208, C209), C-class (W203), CL (C215), and the SL (R230).Design patents for both the Coupé Concept and the W210 E-Class were filed on 25 February 1993 in Germany and August 25, 1993 in the US.
On July 21, 1998, design patents were filed on an updated W210 (designed in 1997).As a result, for the 2000 model year, a new multi-function information system was incorporated into the instrument cluster below the speedometer, and the introduction of steering wheel controls for the audio/navigation/phone system. In addition, the 5-speed automatic transmission introduced "Touch Shift," which used the +/- gate positions for semi-manual control of the gearbox. This electronic system replaced the previous gated shift arrangement and simplified gear changes. Exterior changes included a revised front with a steeper rake, similar to the CLK, and restyled bumpers and lower body trim. The final W210 production included the E320 and E430 special editions released in two exterior colors - quartz silver (limited edition), obsidian black, and with Xenon lights, 17-inch alloy wheels and black maple walnut trim.

Engines

This was the first time a V6 engine was offered (model year 1998) to replace the straight-6 configuration (1996–1997). This new Mercedes-Benz M112 engine produced 221 hp (164 kW) and 229 ft·lbf (310 N·m) of torque and offered a 0-60 mph (98 km/h) of 6.9 seconds. Other offerings were the E420 (1997), E430 (1998–2002), and E55 AMG (1999–2002) with 354 hp (264 kW) and a 5.4 L normally aspirated engine. In North America, the range also features two diesels, including both non-turbocharged (1996–1997) and turbocharged (1998–1999) 3.0 litre straight-6 units. In 2000, Mercedes-Benz discontinued diesel powerplants in the E-class in North America. In Europe, the diesel engines were superseded by more advanced Common Rail (CDI) units (2000–2002). The CDI engines were not offered in North America until the E320 CDI in the newer W211 model.
Gasoline Engines for North American Market.

• E 320 (I6 M104, 3.199 cm³ 3.2L, 162 kW/220 PS/217 hp) 1996-1997
• E 320 (V-6 M112, 3.199 cm³ 3.2L, 164 kW/224 PS/221 hp) 1997-2002
• E 420/400 (V-8 M119, 4.196 cm³ 4.2L, 205 kW/290 PS/286 hp) 1997
• E 430 (V-8 M113, 4.266 cm³ 4.3L, 205 kW/279 PS/275 hp) 1998-2002
• E 55 AMG (V-8 M113, 5.439 cm³ 5.4L, 260 kW/354 PS/349 hp) 1998-2002

Diesel for North American Market.

• E 300 Diesel (I-6, 2.996 cm³ 3.0L, 100 kW/136 PS/134 hp) 1996-1997
• E 300 Turbodiesel (I-6, 2.996 cm³ 3.0L, 130 kW/177 PS/175 hp) 1998-1999

2.0 16V	I4	152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp)	190 N·m (140 lb·ft)	M111.942	9.4 - 10.4
2.0 16V	I4	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	190 N·m (140 lb·ft)	M111.943	10 - 11
2.0 16V K	I4	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)	230 N·m (170 lb·ft)	M111.957	9.7 - 10.2
2.3 16V	I4	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)	220 N·m (162 lb·ft)	M111.970	10.4 - 10.9
2.3 16V K	I4	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp)	280 N·m (207 lb·ft)	M111.947	7.1 - 8.0
2.4 18V	V6	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)	225 N·m (166 lb·ft)	M112.911	9.6 - 10.2
2.8 24V	I6	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp)	270 N·m (199 lb·ft)	M104.942	8.6 - 8.9
2.8 18V	V6	204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)	270 N·m (199 lb·ft)	M112.921	8.9 - 9.1
3.2 24V	I6	220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp)	315 N·m (232 lb·ft)	M104.995	7.8
3.2 18V	V6	224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp)	315 N·m (232 lb·ft)	M112.941	7.7
4.2 32V	V8	290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp)	400 N·m (295 lb·ft)	M119.985	6.4 - 6.6
4.3 24V	V8	279 PS (205 kW; 275 hp)	400 N·m (295 lb·ft)	M113.940	6.0
3.6 24V AMG	I6	280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp)	385 N·m (284 lb·ft)	M104.xxx	6.0
5.0 32V AMG	V8	347 PS (255 kW; 342 hp)	480 N·m (354 lb·ft)	M119.985	5.7
5.4 24V AMG	V8	354 PS (260 kW; 349 hp)	530 N·m (391 lb·ft)	M113.980	5.4
6.0 32V AMG	V8	381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp)	570 N·m (420 lb·ft)	M119.985	4.9
6.2 32V AMG	V8	405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp)	616 N·m (454 lb·ft)	M119.985	4.7
2.0 16V D	I4	88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp)	135 N·m (100 lb·ft)	OM604.917	13.2
2.2 16V D	I4	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)	150 N·m (111 lb·ft)	OM604.912	13.0
2.2 16V CDI	I4	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp)	235 N·m (173 lb·ft)	OM611	12.7
2.2 16V CDI	I4	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp)	250 N·m (184 lb·ft)	OM611	12.5
2.2 16V CDI	I4	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)	300 N·m (221 lb·ft)	OM611	10.8
2.2 16V CDI	I4	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	315 N·m (232 lb·ft)	OM611	10.5
2.2 16V CDI	I4	143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)	315 N·m (232 lb·ft)	OM611	10.4 - 9.9
2.5 20V D	I5	113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp)	170 N·m (125 lb·ft)	OM605.912	10.9
2.5 20V D	I5	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)	280 N·m (207 lb·ft)	OM605.962	9.5
2.7 20V CDI	I5	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)	370 N·m (273 lb·ft)	OM612	9.0 - 7.7
2.7 20V CDI	I5	163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)	370 N·m (273 lb·ft)	OM612	9.0 - 8.0
2.9 10V TD	I5	129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp)	300 N·m (221 lb·ft)	OM602.982	10.0
3.0 24V D	I6	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	210 N·m (155 lb·ft)	OM606.912	10.0
3.0 24V TD	I6	177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)	330 N·m (243 lb·ft)	OM606.962	8.4 - 7.6
3.2 24V CDI	I6	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp)	470 N·m (347 lb·ft)	OM613	8.3 - 6.9

Transmissions

The 1996 model W210 E-Class carried over the 4-speed automatic transmission from the previous W124 generation E-Class. In 1997, Mercedes installed in the E-class its electronically-controlled model 722.6 5-speed automatic transmission that first saw duty in 1996 in the V8-powered W140 S-class models. The 722.6 transmission is now used in a number of Daimler-Chrysler vehicles.^[12] The 5-speed transmission was marketed as "sealed for life" however Mercedes dealers now recommend changing the fluid at regular intervals. A 5-speed manual is also available, although during facelift in 2000, it was replaced by a 6-speed manual.

 
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Mercedes CLK GTR and CLK DTM

Mercedes CLK GTR and CLK DTM

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR was a V12 mid-engine race car developed for the 1997 FIA GT championships. It shared only lights and other exterior similarities with the normal CLK. Production of the required 25 road cars began in late 1998.
A special version of the CLK is the CLK DTM AMG sports car, which looks similar to the full race car for the German Deutsche Tourenwagen Master racing series which has to use a normally aspirated 4.0 L V8, limited to less than 500 hp. 100 Coupés and 80 Convertibles were released for sale in Europe, using AMG's supercharged 5.4 L V8, now producing 428 kW (582 hp) and 800 N·m (590 lb·ft). The front and rear track are widened by 2.9 and 4.2 inches (74 and 110 mm) respectively, and special tires and suspension modifications allow the car to pull 1.35 g (13 m/s²) of lateral acceleration. 0–100 km/h acceleration is just 3.8 seconds, and top speed is limited to 322 km/h (200 mph). In Germany, the car cost 236,060 euro after taxes.

 

In addition to hard top CLK DTM AMG, 80 convertible versions of CLK DTM were made for 2006 model year, titled Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet. Compared to the coupé version, a speed limiter further reduces its top speed to 300 km/h (likely due to the top not able to withstand higher wind forces safely).
Owners of the CLK DTM Cabriolet includes former McLaren Mercedes Formula One drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Mika Häkkinen. Häkkinen competed in the DTM 2005–2007. Former McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen and current McLaren Mercedes Driver Jenson Button both own the hard top version of the CLK DTM

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a mid-size rear-wheel drive car (Coupe Leicht Kurz or Coupe/Light/Short). While it was based on the W202 and W203 platforms of the C-Class some styling cues were closer to that of the E-Class.

First generation (1996–2003; W208/A208)

The first-generation CLK was introduced in 1996, 3 years after the 1st generation (W202) C-ClaSS model.
Versions offered in the first generation were the CLK 200 (136 metric horsepowER(100 kW; 134 bhp)), CLK 200 Kompressor (163 metric horsepowER 120 kW; 161 bhp)), CLK 230 Kompressor (193 metric horsepower (142 kW; 190 bhp) and new motor with 197 metric horsepower (145 kW; 194 bhp)), CLK 320 (218 metric horsepower (160 kW; 215 bhp)), CLK 430 (279 metric horsepower (205 kW; 275 bhp)) and the CLK 55 AMG (372 metric horsepower (274 kW; 367 bhp)). All were available in both coupé and convertible form.
The CLK 320 Coupé was introduced in the 1997 model year, powered by a 3.2 L V6 engine. The CLK GTR racing coupé appeared in 1998, powered by a 6.9 L V12 engine, along with the production of 25 road-going CLK GTRs. The CLK 320 Cabriolet and the 4.3 L V8-powered CLK 430 appeared in 1999. The high-performance CLK 55 AMG, which was introduced first in Europe in 2000, was powered by the "M113" 5.4 L V8 engine. The CLK 55 AMG cabriolet became available in 2002, the last year of this body style.
In late 1999 for the 2000 model year, a facelift was launched which incorporated, among others, a revised instrument cluster with a bigger multifunction display, steering wheel with controls for the multifunction display and radio, Tiptronic automatic gearbox, revised bumpers and new side skirts and side-view mirror-mounted turn signals

 Second generation (2002–2009; C209/A209)

The CLK coupé was redesigned for 2003, with the cabriolet following in 2004. This generation of the CLK-Class is 61 mm (2.4 in) longer, 18 mm (0.7 in) wider and 28 mm (1.1 in) higher than its predecessor.

• The CLK 270 CDI features a 2.7 L, 5 Cylinder engine and a five-speed tiptronic transmission.
• The CLK 320 features a 3.2 L, 18-valve single overhead cam (SOHC) V6 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. The CLK320 was replaced by the CLK350 for 2006.
• The CLK 350 features a 3.5 L, 24-valve dual overhead cam (DOHC) V6 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission.
• The CLK 500 features a 5.0 L, 24-valve SOHC V8 engine and, in 2005, a seven-speed automatic transmission was introduced. It received a new 5.5 L 32-valve DOHC V8 engine in 2007 (in America, it was called CLK 550 from 2007).

The CLK 55 AMG features a 5.4 L, 24-valve SOHC V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The base price is US$69,900 for the coupé and US$87,000 for the cabriolet. The CLK55 AMG coupé was dropped in North America after the 2005 model year, though the cabriolet is still offered. The CLK55 was replaced by the CLK63 for 2007.

The CLK63 AMG features a 6.2L V8 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Available in both Coupé and Cabriolet, the CLK63 boasts 481 hp (354 kW) and 465 lb·ft (630 Nm) of torque. Compared to its predecessor the CLK63 has 31% more power and 23% more torque. The CLK63 was used as the safety car in Formula One. It accelerates from 0–60 mph in 4.3 seconds.

The CLK63 AMG Black Series features a 6.2L V8 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Only available in Coupé, the CLK 63 BS delivers 507 hp (373 kW) and 465 lb·ft (630 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Other features include removed rear seats, an upgraded rear axle, and a fully adjustable suspension system.

In Europe there was also the CLK 200 K (1.8 R4), CLK 220 CDI (2.1 I4 diesel), CLK 240 (2.6 V6), CLK 270 CDI (2.7 R5 diesel), CLK 280 (3.0 V6), CLK 320 CDI (3.0 V6 diesel); (all standard with 6-speed manual transmission, automatic transmission is optional).

Each model seats four and in the US this includes an all-leather interior with burled walnut trim. For Europe the models are available as "Elegance" or "Avantgarde" versions, basically Luxury or Sport specification where the Elegance uses burled walnut trim and polished alloy wheels the Avantgarde uses alloy trim and wider, sportier wheels. The price and specification for European models is otherwise the same. The 4 cyl. cars wear 16" wheels While the CLK320, CLK350 and CLK500 come with 17 inch (432 mm) alloy wheels, the CLK55 AMG sports 18 inch (457 mm) wheels. The cabriolets have a remote-operated automatic soft-top and sensor-controlled roll bars. Since 2000, all US cars come standard with a Tele Aid emergency assistance system, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, 10-way power front seats and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Seven-channel digital surround sound comes standard. A Keyless Go system, navigation system, Parktronic system, and bi-xenon HID headlamps are all available as options. All models come with four side airbags. European cars differ considerably and are usually down-specced depending on the buyer's needs.