W211s are definitely more refined than the 220 or 210. However, they are equally more complex as far as the “nanny” stuff. That’s not necessarily bad, as I don’t think most of it has issues from what I’ve seen.
Things to avoid/be aware of: Balance shafts in the gassers Black Death in diesels Air suspension (optional on most, I haven’t seen it a lot myself) SBC (brake system) - maybe not a concern since it’s now warranted for 25 years I would consider one after having the oldest son’s E320 CDI, as despite having major (327k) miles, it was a nice ride. -D > On Aug 6, 2020, at 7:33 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I really like my w211. 2005 E3204matic. Has 184k miles. ( 210's are out > here because of the rust.) Refined ride, 4matic is great > No rust. 320 is peppy enough. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Aug 6, 2020, 12:18 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> My 211 05 E320 4matic wagon is so much more refined than the 210 99 E320. >> Quieter, rides better, more comfortable, feels much more solid. Hard to >> tell it has 227kmi. The 210 has similar miles and it shows. Gets a solid >> 23mpg in whatever driving I do. The 210 does 28 but is not 4m. The 211 320 >> is peppy enough but does not feel powerful, just a decent performer, >> adequate. >> >> The wagon has a 722.6 trans too which is a solid unit. I think others (not >> 4m) and newer have the 722.9? >> >> I really like the 211. I liked the 210 E300 too though it was not as >> refined but the diesel was fun. The 210 E320 was not particularly inspiring >> but did OK. >> >> --FT >> Sent from iPhone >> >>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 11:04 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> I've been considering another later (15-20 year old cars are later?) >> model Benz and I'm kind of leaning towards a W211. What are the good and >> bad points? I know the 2006 350 had cam issues, anything else to look out >> for? >>> >>> TIA, >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
