Mercedes-Benz E-Class
WDB211061Stock varies — page stays liveSpecifically designating the Mercedes-Benz E240 sedan, the WDB211061 chassis features the 2.6-liter M112 V6 engine. It was popular in European and Asian markets as a smooth, entry-level six-cylinder executive saloon.
Engine
M112 E26 V6
Displacement
2,597 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5AT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class — representative W211 Pre-facelift imageChassis variants of the E-Class
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WDB21106M112 E32 V63,199 ccFR5ATWDB211061M112 E26 V62,597 ccFR5AT / 6MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,818 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Weight
1,545 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 2005E240 V6 Sedan
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WDB211061 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 WDB211061
What is the power output of the E240 2.6L engine?
The 2.6-liter M112 V6 engine in the E240 produces 177 hp (130 kW) and 240 Nm of torque.
Is the WDB211061 equipped with SBC brakes?
Yes, all pre-facelift W211 models, including the WDB211061 E240 produced up to mid-2006, feature the electro-hydraulic Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system.