2003-2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class include 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 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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 | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
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: -- |
| ohc V8 | 5.4 / 332 | 469 | 516 | 5-speed automatic: 14/21 | 5-speed automatic: 15.3 |
| Supercharged ohc V8 | 5.0 / 303 | 302 | 339 | 5-speed automatic: 16/20 7-speed automatic: 17/25 |
5-speed automatic: -- 7-speed automatic: -- |
| 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: -- |
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EPA ratings of AWD V6 models are lower. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
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