Mercedes-Benz E-Class
WDB21106Stock varies — page stays liveThe WDB21106 platform code prefix represents the rear-wheel-drive E-Class sedans powered by the robust M112 3.2-liter V6 engine (E320). It combined classic luxury with modern technological innovations of the early 2000s.
Engine
M112 E32 V6
Displacement
3,199 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class — representative W211 Pre-facelift imageChassis variants of the E-Class
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WDB21106M112 E32 V63,199 ccFR5AT
WDB211061M112 E26 V62,597 ccFR5AT / 6MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,818 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Weight
1,570 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
WDB21106XXXXXXMar 2002 – May 2005E320 V6 Sedan
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WDB21106 was produced 2002–2005; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
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 WDB21106
What are the common issues with the W211 pre-facelift V6 models?
Common issues include Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) pump failure, air suspension (Airmatic) leaks, and potential conductor plate failures in the 5-speed automatic transmission.
Does the M112 engine use a timing belt or chain?
The Mercedes M112 engine uses a highly durable double-row timing chain that typically lasts the lifetime of the engine with proper maintenance.