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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class BaseE350 2dr Cabriolet |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class BaseE550 2dr Cabriolet |
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| MSRP | $56,850 | $64,800 | |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $875 | |
| Invoice Price | $52,871 | $60,264 | |
| Total List Price | $57,725 | $65,675 | |
| Available Engines | 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium) | 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium) | |
| Available Transmissions | 7-speed automatic w/OD | 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating | ![]() |
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||
| Side, Driver Torso | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Acceptable | Acceptable | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Overview | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Safety Overview
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Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, ABS brakes, roll-over protection, immobilizer |
Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, ABS brakes, roll-over protection, immobilizer |
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| Available: driver and passenger front impact airbags |
Available: driver and passenger front impact airbags |
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| Available: immobilizer |
Available: immobilizer |
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| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Available | Available | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
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| Available: 14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: 14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Interior | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Air conditioning, front
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dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo net | Available | Available | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | |
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Clock
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analog | analog | |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available | Available | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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Standard: leather/metal-look |
Standard: leather/metal-look |
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| Available: leather/genuine wood |
Available: leather/genuine wood |
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12V DC power outlet
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3 | 3 | |
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Lighter elements
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front | front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | |
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Overhead console
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mini | mini | |
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Floor console
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full | full | |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
Standard: carpeted front & rear |
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| Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: rubber front & rear |
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Front windows
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power | power | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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front and rear | front and rear | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Standard | Standard | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | |
| Driver information center | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
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Lighting - map lights
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front | front | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | |
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Rearview mirror
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auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Remote trunk release
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power | power | |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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Standard: leather |
Standard: leather |
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| Available: leather/genuine wood |
Available: leather/genuine wood |
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| Seats | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Front seat type
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sport | sport | |
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Seating capacity
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4 passengers | 4 passengers | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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Standard: 8-way power |
Standard: 8-way power |
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| Available: 12-way power |
Available: 12-way power |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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Standard: 8-way power |
Standard: 8-way power |
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| Available: 10-way power |
Available: 10-way power |
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Lumbar support
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Front armrests
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center | center | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable | adjustable | |
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Heated front seats
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Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
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Cooled front seats
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Available: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
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Memory
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Rear seats
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bench | bench | |
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Rear armrest
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with pass-thru | with pass-thru | |
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Rear head restraints
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2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | |
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Seat trim
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leather | leather | |
| Entertainment | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Radio
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted 6-disc | |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice recognition | Available | Available | |
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Speakers
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Standard: 8 |
Standard: 8 |
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| Available: 14 brand |
Available: 14 brand |
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Amplifier
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Standard: Standard |
Standard: Standard |
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| Available: premium |
Available: premium |
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| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
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Navigation system
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Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
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1st row LCD screen
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1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row | |
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Airbags, knee protection
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driver | driver | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Available | Available | |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | Available | Available | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Headlights
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Standard: halogen |
Standard: halogen |
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| Available: high intensity low/high beam |
Available: high intensity low/high beam |
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Exterior light control
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fully automatic | fully automatic | |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | Standard | Standard | |
| Cornering lights | Available | Available | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | Available | Available | |
| LED brakelights | Standard | Standard | |
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Door curb lights
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2 | 2 | |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking assist | Available | Available | |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Keyless access system | Available | Available | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First aid kit | Standard | Standard | |
| Theft deterrent radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | |
| Exterior | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Antenna
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window grid | window grid | |
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Body material
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galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | |
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Paint
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Standard: clearcoat monotone |
Standard: clearcoat monotone |
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| Available: metallic monotone |
Available: metallic monotone |
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Bodyside moldings
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chrome | chrome | |
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Grille trim
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chrome | chrome | |
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Fog/driving lights
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front | front | |
| Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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trunk | trunk | |
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Tinted windows
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light | light | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | |
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Mirrors
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power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
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Mirrors, auto dimming
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driver | driver | |
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Convertible top
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power | power | |
| Convertible roof glass rear window | Standard | Standard | |
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Spoiler
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Available: lip |
Available: lip |
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Tires
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Available: P235/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS |
Available: P235/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS |
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| Available: P235/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS |
N/A | ||
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Tires - front
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Standard: P235/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS |
P235/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS | |
| Available: P235/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS |
N/A | ||
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Tires - rear
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Standard: 255/40HR17.0 |
255/35HR18.0 | |
| Available: 255/35HR18.0 |
N/A | ||
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Wheels
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Standard: 17" silver aluminum |
Standard: 18" silver aluminum |
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| Available: 18" silver aluminum |
Available: 18" black aluminum |
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| Available: 18" black aluminum |
N/A | ||
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact aluminum | compact aluminum | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 5.5L V-8 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | |
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Drive type
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rear-wheel | rear-wheel | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | |
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Suspension tuning
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Standard: regular |
regular | |
| Available: sport |
N/A | ||
| Ride control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive suspension | N/A | Standard | |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | multi-link | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Available | Standard | |
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Transmission
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7-spd auto w/OD | 7-spd auto w/OD | |
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Axle ratio
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2.82 | 2.65 | |
| Specifications | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | |
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Exterior length
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185.0 " | 185.0 " | |
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Exterior body width
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70.3 " | 70.3 " | |
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Exterior height
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55.2 " | 55.2 " | |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 5.5L V-8 | |
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Horsepower
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268 @ 6,000 rpm | 382 @ 6,000 rpm | |
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Torque
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258 @ 2,400 rpm | 391 @ 2,800 rpm | |
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Fuel economy - city
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17 mpg | 15 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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25 mpg | 22 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.66 / 3.39 " | 3.86 / 3.56 " | |
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Wheelbase
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108.7 " | 108.7 " | |
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Front track
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60.5 " | 60.5 " | |
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Rear track
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60.8 " | 60.8 " | |
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Turning radius
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17.7 ' | 17.7 ' | |
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Ground clearance
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3.0 " | 3.0 " | |
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Drag coefficient
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.28 | .28 | |
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Front legroom
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42.0 " | 42.0 " | |
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Rear legroom
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33.0 " | 33.0 " | |
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Front headroom
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40.2 " | 40.2 " | |
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Rear headroom
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35.8 " | 35.8 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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40.4 " | 40.4 " | |
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Luggage volume
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11.5 cu.ft. | 11.5 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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11.5 cu.ft. | 11.5 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | |


