Mercedes-Benz E-Class
WDB211061Stock varies — page stays liveThe WDB211061 corresponds to the E 240, powered by a 2.6-liter M112 V6 engine. This variant was popular in European and Asian markets where tax regulations penalized larger displacements, maintaining six-cylinder refinement at a lower operational cost.
Engine
2.6L M112 V6
Displacement
2,597 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class — representative W211 (Pre-facelift) imageChassis variants of the E-Class
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WDB211063.2L M112 V63,199 ccFR5ATWDB2110612.6L M112 V62,597 ccFR6MT / 5AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,818 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Weight
1,500 kg
Shipping volume
12.75 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WDB211061XXXXXXMar 2002 – May 2005E 240 Sedan
Import eligibility by country (2002–2005)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the WDB211061
Was the E 240 offered with a manual transmission?
Yes, unlike larger-engine E-Class models, the E 240 was standard with a 6-speed manual transmission in select markets, though the 5-speed automatic remains much more common.
What suspension setup does this vehicle have?
The E 240 usually came with standard steel spring suspension (coil springs), making it simpler and cheaper to maintain than models equipped with the optional AIRMATIC air suspension.