Number of cylinders: 8
Service history: Present
Registration number: P-659-LG

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Avantgarde W211 (2003) - A timeless V8 saloon in exceptional as-new condition

The Mercedes-Benz story begins in the late 19th century, when pioneers such as Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler laid the foundations for the modern motor car. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has grown into one of the most prestigious car brands in the world, praised for its innovation, quality, comfort and safety.
Within the model range, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has occupied a special position for decades. The E-Class is known as the definitive executive and luxury saloon from Mercedes-Benz, where comfort, engineering and durability come together. The W211 generation, produced from 2002 to 2009, is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the most characterful modern E-Classes. At the time, the model introduced a host of technological innovations, including advanced safety systems, air suspension and high-end electronics that were well ahead of their day.
The Mercedes-Benz E500 Avantgarde was the absolute top tier within the regular E-Class range. Beneath the bonnet sits an impressive 5.0-litre V8 engine that offers a perfect blend of power, smoothness and refinement. With its silky power delivery, distinctive V8 note and effortless performance, the E500 remains a particularly appealing choice today for lovers of classic Mercedes luxury.

Mercedes-Benz E500 W211: luxury, power and comfort in perfect harmony

This Mercedes-Benz E500 Avantgarde W211 was first registered in March 2003 and was originally delivered in Switzerland. The car has covered just 97,804 kilometres and is in absolutely as-new condition.
The stunning bodywork is finished in elegant Tansanitblau Metallic, a deep and exclusive colour that beautifully accentuates the stylish lines of the W211. The luxurious interior is trimmed in high-quality beige leather, lending it a warm and timeless character.
The Avantgarde specification gave the E-Class a sportier and more modern look compared to the Classic and Elegance trims. Combined with the powerful V8 engine, the automatic transmission and the high-quality finish, the result is a saloon that drives both dynamically and supremely comfortably.
The W211 is renowned for its outstanding long-distance comfort. Thanks to the air suspension, the car seems to float over the tarmac, while the powerful V8 always has effortless power on tap. This makes every journey remarkably relaxed, whatever the distance.

Immaculate condition and fully documented history

For collectors and enthusiasts, the standard of maintenance is often at least as important as the model itself. It is precisely on that front that this Mercedes-Benz E500 truly stands out.
This car is in exceptional condition that can rightly be described as as-new. The bodywork is still largely in its first paint: with the exception of one panel, the car retains all of its original factory paintwork. That is a remarkably rare thing to find on a Mercedes-Benz of this age.
In addition, this E500 has been fully main-dealer maintained and comes with a complete service history. All maintenance work has been carefully documented, which adds to the exclusivity and reliability of this magnificent Mercedes-Benz.
The interior is equally exceptional. The beige leather interior is in a condition that perfectly matches the low mileage. The materials, controls and finish exude the quality for which Mercedes-Benz is known the world over.
For enthusiasts in search of an original, superbly maintained and particularly richly equipped Mercedes-Benz E500 W211, this example represents a unique opportunity.

The E500 is not a car for everyone. It is too fast for people who do not know how to handle power, too refined for people who mistake noise for sportiness, and too subtle for people who want others to see them coming. But for anyone who understands what Mercedes has created here, this is one of the best saloons you can buy for the money. A car that takes you to Milan without arriving tired, that carries your family without any embarrassment, and that, on an empty motorway, lets you feel why the Autobahn has no speed limit.

This is the car for the enthusiast who knows that understatement is the ultimate statement.

Notable features

• 5.0-litre V8 engine
• Automatic transmission
• Avantgarde specification
• Tansanitblau Metallic paintwork
• Beige leather interior
• Air suspension (AIRMATIC)
• Harman/Kardon premium sound system
• Fully main-dealer maintained
• Complete service history present
• Original mileage of 97,804 km
• Entirely in first paint bar one panel
• Sourced from Switzerland
• Very rich factory specification
• High-quality wood interior trim
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Climate Control
• Cruise Control
• Electrically adjustable seats
• Luxurious comfort seats
• Electric windows all round
• Central locking
• Alloy wheels
• ABS, ESP and extensive safety systems
• Youngtimer with the top specification of its day
• In exceptional as-new condition

With a cup of coffee and the sound of a V8 in the back of my mind,
Nick Slinger

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