W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

CLS armrest in E-Class?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:39 AM
  #1  
aldoe's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
Petrol-Based Vehicle
CLS armrest in E-Class?

I did a quick search on the forum and didn't see this mentioned.

Has anyone tried replacing the E-class armrest (wooden rollup) with the CLS armrest?

The W210? has a double armrest, but doesn't have the cupholders as on the CLS.

Thoughts? Something that can be retrofit? (Steve@mbenznl?)
Attached Thumbnails CLS armrest in E-Class?-cls550-int.jpg  
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:15 AM
  #2  
Michael_s's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
2006 E55
Good idea if it works. This is one part of the E that I don't like. I find that there is no comfortable place to rest my right elbow..... especially when the roll up is open, but not much better when closed...... I like to lean to the right when I drive and rest my arm/elbow on the center armrest. Cannot really do it in the E.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:48 AM
  #3  
MARK CUMMINS's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
It can be done on the W211 You use a Early USA or EURO W211 console
Did my 2006 W211 as I did not care for the roll type door either

Another Mod thanks to MBENZNL.com
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:55 AM
  #4  
W211 Ryda's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,783
Likes: 21
From: San Diego
2004 E320
I believe from 2003-2004, the W211 had the butterfly door center console. In 2005, MB switched to the tambour door. It should be an easy swap, just contact Steve@MBenzNL.
More info on this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...center+console


Here is my center console/armrest.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:14 PM
  #5  
MJ50's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,062
Likes: 974
From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
i'm glad i have regular armrest but wish it can be like in 203/209...
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:25 PM
  #6  
MARK CUMMINS's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
Originally Posted by MJ50
i'm glad i have regular armrest but wish it can be like in 203/209...
You must be talking about the early 209s?

My 209 has the roll type console.for now..its getting the EURO console as well
NO Cup holders needed
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:40 PM
  #7  
aldoe's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
Petrol-Based Vehicle
Armrest console

Please note that the CLS armrest is NOT the same as the one from "2003-2004, the W211 had the butterfly door center console." I believe the old 03 armrest has flimsy foldout cupholders. (would someone pls confirm?)

If you'll notice that the CLS armrest has cupholders mounted outside the double center console. (yes, I like cupholders)
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:47 PM
  #8  
RHBENZ's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
08 S550, 08 E63, other non-Green cars
Originally Posted by aldoe
Please note that the CLS armrest is NOT the same as the one from "2003-2004, the W211 had the butterfly door center console." I believe the old 03 armrest has flimsy foldout cupholders. (would someone pls confirm?)

If you'll notice that the CLS armrest has cupholders mounted outside the double center console. (yes, I like cupholders)
Yes, funky cup holder contraption thing, but made for much better armrest.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 02:19 PM
  #9  
jerryho's Avatar
Almost a Member!
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
bmw
Is it just me? I think the CLS interior looks awful.
Reminds me of the dash of the Chevrolet Impala!



Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 02:26 PM
  #10  
aldoe's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
Petrol-Based Vehicle
Agreed on the styling of dash. Not extremely attractive, but probably limited due to E-class chassis.

Is the 03 "funky cup holder contraption thing" stable? I've read that it doesn't work well.

Also, does the 03 armrest fit the bluetooth puck? I also read that the puck is too large for compartment of 03 armrest.. Am I mistaken?

Thanks
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 02:42 PM
  #11  
MARK CUMMINS's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
Originally Posted by aldoe
Agreed on the styling of dash. Not extremely attractive, but probably limited due to E-class chassis.

Is the 03 "funky cup holder contraption thing" stable? I've read that it doesn't work well.

Also, does the 03 armrest fit the bluetooth puck? I also read that the puck is too large for compartment of 03 armrest.. Am I mistaken?

Thanks
Cupholders are a afterthought...all it takes is Once for a spill and the car is dead


Yes The Blue tooth puc fits in the Early / Euro Console I Have it in mine
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:43 AM
  #12  
Serenity Now's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: NC
03 E55 AMG
Originally Posted by aldoe
Is the 03 "funky cup holder contraption thing" stable? I've read that it doesn't work well.

Thanks
I've got an 03 and the cupholder has held up well. If you do spill anything at all on it there is a tendancy for it to not flip open as it should, but keep it clean and she works fine. I don't like how you can't fit an oversize cup in it, but after coming from a Porsche I'm just happy to have a cupholder period.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:05 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE