The Mercedes-Benz W211 was the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class produced from 2001 to 2009 in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations. It succeeded the W210 E-Class models and was later replaced by the W212 in 2009. The C219, known as the CLS model, was introduced in 2005 and was based on the W211 mechanicals as a niche offering.
The W211 E-Class was launched in 2002 for the 2003 model year and represented an evolution from the previous model. Notably, the car was showcased in the 2002 movie Men in Black II before its North American sales began. The development of the W211 program commenced in 1997, with design work progressing subsequently. By 1999, the final designs were selected, and German patents were filed using an E 500 prototype on December 18, 2000.
Key points:
1. The Mercedes-Benz W211 is the third generation E-Class produced from 2001 to 2009.
2. It was available in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate configurations, replacing the W210 models.
3. The C219, known as the CLS, was introduced in 2005 based on the W211 platform.
4. The development of the W211 program began in 1997, with design finalizations and patent filings by 2000.
5. The W211 E-Class was popularized
