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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Cabriolet

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W212 (W212, 2010–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 350 grey (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E350 BlueTEC Obsidian Black 01 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde (W 212, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 220 CDI Avantgarde 7-G-Tronic Obsidianschwarz Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Cabriolet is a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 convertible with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $56,850 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 268 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2400-5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 185.0 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,924 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$56,850 ($82,153 *)
MSRP with Destination$57,725 ($83,418 *)
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type3.5L 90-degree V6 naturally aspirated, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement3.498 L
Horsepower268 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, duplex chain-driven per cylinder bank
Bore and Stroke93.0 x 86.1 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Injection TypeNaturally aspirated, magnesium two-stage resonance intake
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic with Touch Shift
1st Gear4.377 (39 mph **)
2nd Gear2.859 (60 mph **)
3rd Gear1.921 (89 mph **)
4th Gear1.368 (125 mph **)
5th Gear1 (172 mph **)
6th Gear0.82 (209 mph **)
7th Gear0.728 (236 mph **)
Final Drive2.82
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut with two-piece control arm, anti-dive geometry; coil springs, gas shocks, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionFive-arm multilink, anti-squat geometry; coil springs, gas shocks, stabilizer bar
Turning Diameter35.3 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.7 in (322 mm), ventilated, power-assisted 4-wheel disc with ABS
Rear Brake Disc11.8 in (300 mm), ventilated, power-assisted disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front7.5 x 17 in
Wheels Rear8.5 x 17 in
Tires Front235/45 R17
Tires Rear255/40 R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.96 in
Width70.3 in
Height55.2 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Front Track60.5 in
Rear Track60.8 in
Ground Clearance3 in
Cargo Volume11.5 ft³
Curb Weight3,924 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear35.8 in
Shoulder Room Front40.35 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

296 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

296 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (14 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags141
Suspension37
Fuel/Propulsion System32
Unknown Or Other21
Service Brakes16
Structure16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 28, 2026 · Air Bags, Seats
“Without an impact or collision, my car's passenger seat headrest shot out. I've been checking and others have done this as well. This morning, the driver's side headrest shot out without impact or…”
Dec 30, 2025 · Service Brakes
“Dealer notes: Replace rear brake lines, found to be rusty recommend replacement with rear subframe replacement. This is a very well known issue and is not covered under recall from manufacturer. It…”
Sep 26, 2025 · Steering, Service Brakes
“Subject: Safety Concern – Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC (2011) Subframe and Brake Line Rust Dear [Mercedes-Benz Customer Care / NHTSA], I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding my 2011…”
Sep 22, 2025 · Suspension
“Rear crossmember or ( rear subframe frame ) rust and It broke due to corrosion”
Aug 29, 2025 · Service Brakes
“Brake lines have completely rusted through. Car had additional rust issues on the subframe which Mercedes admitted and replaced as part of an extended warranty . When that was repaired they never…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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