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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Coupe

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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 Coupe is a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 coupe with an automatic 7-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 268 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2400-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 185.0 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6 (M272)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower268 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front235/45 R17
Tires Rear255/40 R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length185 in
Width70.3 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Front Track60.5 in
Rear Track60.8 in
Ground Clearance3 in
Interior
Legroom Front42 in
Shoulder Room Front54.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear48.9 in

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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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