The Mercedes-Benz W211 was the third generation of the E-Class series, produced from 2001 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate body styles as successors to the W210 models and followed by the W212 series in 2009. The W211 also served as the foundation for the C219 CLS model introduced in 2005.

The W211 E-Class made its debut in 2002 for the 2003 model year, with design work starting as early as 1997. Notably, the car’s appearance in the movie Men in Black II generated buzz before its North American release. The development program for the W211 began in 1997, and the final designs were selected in 1999, with German patents filed in December 2000 referencing the E 500 prototype.

Key Points:
1. The Mercedes-Benz W211 was the E-Class’s third generation, available in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate variants.
2. It was manufactured from 2001 to 2009, serving as a replacement for the W210 models and succeeded by the W212 series in 2009.
3. The C219 CLS model, launched in 2005, was closely associated with the W211, sharing its mechanical underpinnings.
4. Design work for the W211 E-Class began in 1997, with final designs chosen in 1999, and German patents filed in December 2000

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