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Originally Posted by jcyuhn
Only the drivetrain is different between the '05 and '06 cars. The '07 is the face lifted 211. It has a slight advantage in that it has lost the SBC brakes and 2nd battery.
Frankly I'd go for the '05 because the m112 and 722.6 are very reliable and durable. I personally passed on buying an m272 car from that era because of the risk of a repair in the four-five grand range.
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The M112 and later version 722.6 are indeed as reliable as a wood stove.
That said I've drive M112 and M272 versions of the W211 and while I wouldn't exactly call the M112 powered version 'slow' its noticeably more pokey than the later M272. I think the M272 has something like 50-60 Hp over the M112?
I do agree that the balance shaft issues are potentially a huge problem, if I were in the market for a gas powered W211 I'd be looking for a later M272 that was out of the danger zone for balance shaft problems or had already been fixed. I also think the MY07 facelift features and interior upgrades are a nice touch.
It also seems like most of the later W211's had factory nav, phone and SAT radio options. After living with these creature comforts for a few years I know I'd miss them if I had to give them up!!
The W211 is quickly becoming my favorite MB chassis of all time. Great car.