2003-2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Classinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	4-door sedan	4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	112.4	112.4

Overall Length, in.	190.3	190.3

Overall Width, in.	71.3	71.3

Overall Height, in.	57.0	57.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	3635	3635

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	15.9	68.9

Standard Payload, lbs.	20.6	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	20.6	20.6

Seating Capacity	5	7

Front Head Room, in.	37.4	37.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.9	41.9

Rear Head Room, in.	37.7	38.0

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	35.6	36.0

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

A 3.2-liter V6 engine went into the E320, while E500 models held a 302-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8. The E55 AMG got a supercharged V8, whipping up 469 horsepower. Each engine worked with a five-speed automatic transmission, but a seven-speed unit went into E500 models for 2004. A turbodiesel six-cylinder engine became available for 2005, in the E320CDI sedan. For 2006, E350s have a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 and replace E320 models, which had a 221-hp 3.2 V6. For 2007, The E550 has a 382-hp V8 and replaces the 302-hp E500. The E320 Bluetec has a 208-hp V6 turbodiesel and replaces the 201-hp E320 CDI. The high-performance E63 has a 507-hp V8 and replaces the 469-hp E55.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohc V6	3.2 / 195	221	232	5-speed automatic: 20/28	5-speed automatic: --

Turbodiesel dohc I6	3.2 / 197	201	369	5-speed automatic: 27/37	5-speed automatic: --

Supercharged ohc V8	5.0 / 303	302	339	5-speed automatic: 16/20 7-speed automatic: 17/25	5-speed automatic: -- 7-speed automatic: --

ohc V8	5.4 / 332	469	516	5-speed automatic: 14/21	5-speed automatic: 15.3

dohc V6	3.5 / 213	268	258	5-speed automatic: 18/24 7-speed automatic: 19/27	5-speed automatic: -- 7-speed automatic: --

dohc V8	5.5 / 333	382	391	5-speed automatic: 15/22 7-speed automatic: 15/23	5-speed automatic: -- 7-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc V6	3.0 / 182	208	400	7-speed automatic: 26/37	7-speed automatic: --

dohc V8	6.2 / 379	507	465	7-speed automatic: 14/20	7-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	2003 E-Class

Front Impact, Driver	5

Front Impact, Passenger	5

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive

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