Most people say there are no stupid questions, so here is what I'm intersted in knowing:

Year: 2003
Class: E320
VIN: WDBUF65J63A260520

Based on the VIN, I can see that I have a "W" series ... how can I tell if it is a W210 or a W211? I gather from other sources that it is based on the production year, with W210 limited to the year 2002 - W211 starts the 2003 year model. So, I guess I have a W211 E320, but I'm still not sure where I can actually determine this.

Have I guess right, and what (if any) are the differences of W210 and W211?

 

You have a 211,minor differences in platform,shape and systems such as braking and various others.entered production in 02 as an 03 model.Note the chassis number denoting the 211 model.Have fun
ohlord


function version(){ document.forms["version"].subm VIN WDBUF65J63A260520 Model E 320 Chassis 2110651A260520 Engine 112949 31 515005 Transmission 722618 04 338728 Order 0 3 706 07624 Delivery date 11.03.03 Dealer Puerto Rico / USA (706) Interior leather anthracite (831) Paint 040 black (T) (с 01.01.1963) Options M32 capacity 3,2 liter (с 02.10.1995)
U36 Unknown code 053 aej. 02/2 (с 22.09.1997)
213 parameter steering (с 01.07.1989)
232 Unknown code 242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)
265 installation parts kit and connecting cable harness for TeKaDe BSA 31s car phone with one set
elimination of lettering elegance/sport/esprit
omission of line logo elegance/sport/esprit/classic (с 01.02.1993)
Becker radio set Mexico, stereo
275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)
280 steering wheel (400 mm dia.) and gearshift lever in leather trim; on W202 390 mm dia. (с 01.05.1984)
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)
309 cupholder (с 01.06.1995)
384 Unknown code 414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)
521 Unknown code 524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (с 01.04.1998)
573 front seats, left and right, with seat height adjustment
634 elimination of first aid box (с 01.08.1977)
636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)
668
672 5-star light alloy wheels 7,5x17 (с 01.04.1997)
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
690 blue heat-insulating glass all round, rear window (laminated safety glass) (с 01.10.1995)
803 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
910 14V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (с 01.11.1990)
915 fuel tank, 70 liter (с 01.05.1988)
919 exhaust emission control fuer USA, California and R.S.A., with key starting system for 240D
955 extension tube on the roof, front
equipment package elegance (с 01.11.1991)
986 identification plate (vin no.) (с 01.07.1992)
989 identification label under windshield (с 01.10.1997)