In 2006 the W211 E-Class received a facelift. The troublesome SBC brake-by-wire system was replaced and a whole range of new engines was introduced. The earlier M112 3.2 litre 18v petrol V6 was replaced by a new 24v 3.0 litre unit that developed more power despite the reduced capacity - 0-60mph took about 6.7 seconds, respectable even today, 12 years later. For some unknown reason the cars were badged as an E280. In total 1.5 million W211 cars were sold, despite prices starting at £35,000.
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