Mercedes E500 from Japan

Mercedes E500 W211 (2003-2006)

The Mercedes-Benz E500 car debuted in 2003 and was produced for 3 years. In Japan, about 5,000 units were sold, and they were largely sedans. However, about 200 copies of this model in the station wagon variant got here. The car did not get any facelift, as it was only for the 2006 production year, when the E500 was replaced by the E550.

Mercedes E-class of the W211 series is built on a platform of steel with increased strength. To reduce the weight of the doors, the hood and fenders were made of aluminum. The car is adapted to meet Japanese safety standards, which means that the A and B pillars are 1 mm thicker compared to the European ones. The fuel tank has a capacity of as much as 80 liters. The car has Airmatic Dual Control air suspension with height adjustment in the range of 20 mm and operating modes Comfort and Sport. The E500 was available with rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC, but the former was the preferred choice in Japan. The 4MATIC version was introduced in 2004.

Under the hood is an engine with the designation M113, which was produced from 1998 to 2007. Its block is made of an alloy of aluminum and silicon, and the head - of aluminum. The unit was assembled in many classes, including also Mercedes AMG. It is famous for its durability and reliability, although this, of course, largely depends on how the owner takes care of the car.

Mercedes E500 - technical specifications

In the Mercedes E500 model, the engine was present in only one specification. This is a naturally aspirated V8 with the designation M113. The engine capacity is 4966 cm3, and the maximum power - 306 hp. It was paired with a 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. The average fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 11.1 l/100 km. The speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.3 seconds for the sedan version and 6.5 s for the station wagon version.

Mercedes E500 - equipment

Mercedes-Benz E500 in the Japanese version was offered with the following equipment: four-zone automatic climate control, COMMAND system with 6.5" screen and Japanese navigation, leather seats with 10-way power adjustment and adjustment memory, 17" wheels, bi-xenon headlights with Intelligent Light System, Harman Kardon Logic7 audio system with 12 speakers, suspension Arimatic Dual Control, Parktronic system with front and rear sensors and active parking assistant, multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, Pre-Safe system, keyless system, ABS systems, ESP, BAS, Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC).

Mercedes E500 in the station wagon version additionally has folding seats in the proportion of 60:40, electric tailgate actuators with hands-free function, aluminum roof rails, reinforced rear axle for greater payload (up to 600 kg).

Mercedes has also provided various equipment packages, although not much information has been preserved about them. Certainly, the Sport package was offered, which includes AMG 18" rims, AMG body parts, AMG exhaust tips. For the station wagon version, it was possible to purchase the EASY-PACK package, which includes a system of guides and compartments, facilitating the organization of things in the trunk.

Mercedes E500 - dimensions

• Saloon (W211):
  
  • Length: 4850 mm
  • Width: 1820 mm (2000 mm with mirrors)
  • Height: 1430 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2854 mm
  • Trunk volume: 530 liters
• Combi (S211):
  
  • Length: 4871 mm
  • Width: 1820 mm (2000 mm with mirrors)
  • Height: 1490 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2854 mm
  • Trunk volume: 650 liters (with the seats folded) /1950 liters (with the seats folded)

Mercedes E500 from Japan - is it worth it?

Cars from Japan are famous for the fact that they are preserved in excellent condition, as a rule, without body repairs, and also do not show large signs of wear, have low mileage and rich equipment. That's why Mercedes from Japan are noteworthy. Buying an E500 W211 from the country of cherry blossoms, you can move back in time, because in many cases the condition of the cars is not much different from the state of a new car. Mercedes E with V8 engine and air suspension is a guarantee of luxury and comfort. An additional plus is the fact that wealthy Japanese like to buy European cars with left-hand drive. This makes the adaptation of the car to meet the requirements of the Polish traffic regulations almost non-invasive and mainly includes lighting. Buying a car from Japan is completely safe, as auction houses sell copies in excellent condition, provide detailed film and photo materials, and also maintain a vehicle rating system. All this allows you to make a certain purchase despite the distance that separates our country from Japan.

Mercedes E500 from Japan - only from Sakura Motors!

To buy a car from Japan, you need to use the services of an intermediary. There are many companies on the Polish market that import cars from the cherry blossom country, but at Sakura Motors we ensure a safe course of the process of buying and importing a car, comprehensively assisting in the whole process, as well as focusing on transparency and keeping us informed about the progress. We also encourage our customers to participate in auctions, as this allows you to adjust your budget or choose a completely different car if something more interesting unexpectedly appears.

Sakura Motors services include:

• finding a car, verifying the offer, participating in the auction;
• organization of transport to the port in Japan, freight to Europe with optional insurance, transport from the port of destination to the indicated address in Poland;
• assistance with customs and excise duties and payment of VAT;
• assistance in preparing the car for registration in Poland.

Don't wait, call or text and make an appointment. With us you will see how easy it is to become an owner Cars from Japan.

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