The W210 was manufactured in both saloon ( 1995-2002 ) and estate ( 1995-2003 ) form.

The W210 was the first Mercedes-Benz production car featuring Xenon headlamps.

For model year 2000, a multi-function information system was incorporated into the instrument cluster below the speedometer, and the introduction of steering wheel controls for the audio/navigation/phone system.

In addition, the 5-speed automatic transmission introduced +/- gate positions for semi-manual control of the gearbox, marketed as "Touch Shift." Exterior changes included a revised front with a steeper rake, similar to the CLK, and restyled bumpers and lower body trim.

Estate cars had Citroen-like self-leveling rear suspension with suspension struts rather than shock absorbers, gas-filled suspension spheres to provide damping and an under bonnet pressurizing pump.

Unlike the traditional Citroën application Mercedes opted for a fixed ride height and employed rear coil springs to maintain the static ride height w...