Even more I didn't know about these cars!

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

I noticed it wasn't mentioned in the manual. Too bad.


BTW, here is a CDI specific brochure for MY2006 you might enjoy.

Maybe consider a 2007-2009 E320 Bluetec, they're getting cheap.

The second gen W211 got a major updates like

No SBC
Improved sound insulation and wind noise
OM642 3.0L V6 (Improvement in torque, and power)
7 speed transmission (no transistor plate problem)


My Spec

2008 Obsidian Black with Black MB Tex interior
Purchased it for $12,000 in 2012 at 110k miles
Current Miles 130k



Options:
Sunroof
Command w/Navi
Voice control
Iphone connection w/Bluetooth connection for command
Rear sunshade package
Rain sensing wipers

Services done after purchase
Brake fluid flushed and replaced
Transmission Fluid and filter
Fuel Filter
Air filter
Rear Differential fluid
Power Steering fluid

Minor Repairs
2x Intercooler Hose @ 3/2014
4x Struts @ 6/2014
Ball Joint @ 6/2014

Major Repair
Oil cooler Seal replacement @ 12/2014 Click Here!

The car runs great sure it threw some tantrum at me but it wasn't any thing that i couldn't handle, the previous owner seriously neglected its maintenance however to a point where the fuel filter had a 2007 date stamped on it, and the air filter was filled to the brim of dead large grasshoppers, leaves and all kinds of assorted bugs. Other than that it drives just fine, now with that oil cooler problem is resolved (common problem with OM642) should give me many years of service.

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Current Garage
2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress
1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs
2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver
1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car
1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap??

Sold
1987 300SDL 200K+
1994 S320 181K mi
2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi
1999 S420 130K mi
1980 240D 360k mi
15+ Others that has come, stay and gone

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1995 E320 SE 220k mi
1984 300SD 350k mi

Ha- virtually no one thinks the OM642 is an improvement. Worse mileage and while it states it has the same HP no one driving thinks it's anywhere close.

It is very unfortunate that almost everyone hates the OM642 just because its a V6, until one drives one then their perception will change.

I like the OM648 too its a robust engine no doubt and the granddaddy of the modern mercedes diesel engine but OM642 has better off the line combined with that 7 speed torque delivery is very linear and torque on the OM642 is rated at 400 lb/ft vs 313 lb/ft, we don't measure HP's in Diesel , MPG been getting 30-32 mpg with a light foot of course.

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Current Garage
2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress
1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs
2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver
1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car
1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap??

Sold
1987 300SDL 200K+
1994 S320 181K mi
2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi
1999 S420 130K mi
1980 240D 360k mi
15+ Others that has come, stay and gone

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1995 E320 SE 220k mi
1984 300SD 350k mi

I drove several (2008s and 2009) W211 diesels before deciding to go with the OM648, because of the I6 engine. Sans the shift points of the trans. I didn't feel any difference in how the 08/09 cars drove versus the 2006 CDI.


Why are you posting here about your 2008 or is it a 2009, taking this thread far afield and off-topic, anyway?

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

No one "hates" them- however this is not a thread about them- in fact it's a thread about the w211 that does not have the OM642. The 0-60 time of the 2007 is listed at 7.1 while the 2006 with less torque and two less gears is listed at 6.6.
Since when are diesels not measured by HP? The 2007 OM642 in the w211 EPA estimate is 26/35- which is worse than the 2006 with the OM648.

If you care to respond please do so in a thread about the w211 with the OM648. I'll even start it for your comments.

Available Options for 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 CDI Sedan

Doors ...............................Wholesale MSRP
Fully Automatic Power Trunk Lid $465.00 $500.00
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation Wholesale MSRP
6-Disc CD Changer $391.00 $420.00
COMAND Navigation System $1,135.00 $1,220.00
Motorola(R) V60 Telephone $1,483.00 $1,595.00
Voice Activated Motorola(R) V60 Telephone $1,855.00 $1,995.00
Instrumentation Wholesale MSRP
Tire Pressure Monitor $372.00 $400.00
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering Wholesale MSRP
Wood and Leather Steering Wheel $484.00 $520.00
Packages Wholesale MSRP
Entertainment Package $902.00 $970.00
Heating Package $856.00 $920.00
Lighting Package $1,116.00 $1,200.00
Premium Package $4,390.00 $4,720.00
Rear Seat Package $502.00 $540.00
Sunroof Package $1,442.00 $1,550.00
Remote Controls & Remote Releases Wholesale MSRP
Keyless Go Card Key $986.00 $1,060.00
Safety Wholesale MSRP
Parktronic(TM) $1,005.00 $1,080.00
Seats Wholesale MSRP
Active Ventilated Front Seats $1,163.00 $1,250.00
Drive Dynamic Front Seats $1,097.00 $1,180.00
Front Dual Heated Seats $632.00 $680.00
Steering Wholesale MSRP
Heated Steering Wheel -$0.01 -$0.01
Sunroof/Moonroof Wholesale MSRP
Glass Sunroof -$0.01 -$0.01
Panorama Roof $1,451.00 $1,560.00
Solar Panel -$0.01 -$0.01
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers Wholesale MSRP
Manual Sunshades Located On Side Windows -$0.01 -$0.01
Power Sunshade Located On Rear Window -$0.01 -$0.01

I think that options with a cost of $.01 were part of a package.

From my owner's manual, these options are not on the list:
Airmatic Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Multicontour Seats

Are there any options that are not on this list ?

What 2005 options were dropped for the 2006 model ?
Where any options added for 2006 that were not offered in 2005 ?

When I was shopping for a CDI I did not find any with:
Solar Panel
Fully Automatic Power Trunk Lid

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Greg
2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO

See #38:

No significant mechanical differences.

the 05's had a few available options such a dynamic seats.

Center console on '05 was changed mid-way through the production year so I think there are late production 2005 model years with the newer console/cup holder configuration. I still prefer earlier design as I like padded arm rest and design is more traditional MB and the way new MBss are too.

'05s tend to have more options on them in general.

The residual heat function was on early 2005s but not on late 2005s or 2006s.

Someone on MBWorld stated, "The COMAND units in 2005 has DVD optics, and can read MP3 files from DVD media. The 2006 has CD optics."

I am not aware of any mechanical/part modifications done as a result of early production gremlins showing in the early 2005s.
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Solar panel was to provide power for ventilation for panoramic roof I believe

My vehicle has the fully auto trunk closer which is partially working. There is a red illuminated button on the inside of the lid that powers the trunk closed and a button on the driver door that does the same. The button on the inside of the trunk lid does not work....i suspect a broken wire in the hinge. The trunk can be manually closed but Mercedes left the hand indention handle to do this as on the non-powered car.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991

This is relevant and a good point. Do you really limit yourself to two years of a 10 year model run because of an engine?. It's the few extra weekenda you spend working on the v6 pita worth it over the time you have the car? It could be?

We're been doing it for ever being diesel people we don't give it much thought. 87 wagon diesel , 98 99 turbo e300

I'll come in with my specs on my 06 soon. It's awesome. I drove it like two weeks straight. Fun. A waste though because you can't speed around here. Chips wherever with radar guns. But I think the wife is getting it. I said if she could sell her 1999 for a good price she'd get the 211. And looks like she did to a friend at work. I didn't think it would happen.

The latter models do have a lot going for them like you said. I've consoled my loss with thoughts of a black s500 Or s320 blu. maybe 2008 in a few years when they cost less. i love the big mercedes boat ride feel.

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What Would Rudolph Do?
1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius

Seeing those fold down seats and space, and reading the performance specs and economy, makes me wonder if this could replace my 82 300td. ...

Subscribed.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

Yes, it could.

Really nice vehicles to operate. Time will tell re: longevity but I am hopeful they have the potential to go 400-500k with normal preventative maintenance.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991

2006 with 190,000 miles - bought it with 150,000 miles a year ago
bi xenon, folding rear seats and ski pass through , leather
keyless go that works fine

super happy with this car and plan to keep it several years and put a lot of miles on it

quick for such a big sedan and gets great mpg

have done injector seals
did shocks although they were not too bad

did a couple of the fuel lines

thermostat

changed all fluids etc
nothing else comes to mind

planning to add an aftermarket parktronic like set up

and to take it to houston and have distronic retrofitted sometime in the next year

will add i have an 08 ml320cdi with the om642 and while i like the truck and have been super lucky with no issues on mine i do not think the v6 is going to be as overall reliable as my 06 e class

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Courtney
2006 E320 CDI
2008 ML320 CDI

Hard to find examples with the fold down seats. I have both a w123 wagon and the CDI, I plan on keeping both.