2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol)/OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel) (W211)
W211 / Sedan / Wagon / Coupe / Cabriolet (varies by market) / Global / main markets including Europe, North America, Asia
M272 E35 (3.5L V6 petrol)OM642 (3.0L V6 diesel)M273 E55 (5.5L V8 petrol)OM651 (2.2L inline-4 diesel, late 2008+ Europe)M156 (6.2L V8 petrol AMG variant)Registro exacto de año/versiónSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Air suspension failures (on Airmatic models)
- Balance shaft gear wear on some V6 petrol engines
- Electronic issues with COMAND system
- Diesel particulate filter clogging (diesel engines)
First checks
- Check for oil leaks around valve covers and oil cooler
- Inspect air suspension and compressor for failures
- Verify transmission smoothness and software updates
- Check for active warranty or recalls in specific markets
Antes de cambiar piezas
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- W211 generation E-Class was sold globally from 2002-2009; 2008 is a confirmed production year worldwide.
- Engine and trim availability varies by market; some engines launched or updated late 2008 in Europe only.
- Oil and maintenance specs follow MB recommendations and may vary by region and engine variant.