The W211 was the last E-Class with quad round headlights and the E55 used a supercharged version of Merc’s SOHC 32-valve M113 V8. This engine would eventually be replaced by the naturally ...
It also led to cars like this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. Based on the E-Class for a new millennium, the W211 E55 AMG earned the title of fastest production sedan in the world upon its 2002 debut.