2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS technical data

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Model E 320 ( 210. 0 65 )
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E 320 AWD (210.082)
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E 430 (210.070)
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E 430 AWD ( 210. 2 7 0)
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E 55 AMG ( 210 . 0 74 )
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Engine11 2 113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 260.6 cu.in. (4265 cm
3) 332.0 cu.in (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1 10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 221 hp / 5600 rpm
(165 kW / 5600 rpm)275 hp / 5750 rpm
(205 kW / 5750 rpm)355 hp / 5500 rpm
(265 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)295 ft.lb / 3200 rpm
(400 Nm / 3200 rpm)390 ft.lb / 3150 rpm
(530 Nm / 3150 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.
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Model E 320
(without Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1.6 in (41 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 215 / 55 R 16 93 H
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2 Must only be used with special MB authorized snow chains.
3 Also permissible 235 / 45 ZR 17.Model E 320
(Sport Package)E 430
(without Sport Package)E 430
(Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)8 J x 17 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires:
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 W M+S
2
235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+S
2
235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+S
2
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
235 / 45 R 17 93 W
2, 3
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3 Also permissible 235 / 45 ZR 17.
4 Must not be used with snow chains.
Model E 55 AMG
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8 J x 18 H 2
1.2 in (31 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset9 J x 18 H 2
1.4 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires, front axle
Radial-ply tires, rear axle245 / 40 ZR 18
4
275 / 35 ZR 18
4
Rims and winter tires
Rims
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.4 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires 235 / 45 R 17 93 H M+SSpare wheel
Rim
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 235 / 45 R 17 94 W
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Electrical system
We i g h t s
(see certification tag) Model E 320 E 430 E 55 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 150 A
S t a r te r m o to r 12 V / 1. 7 k W 12 V / 1. 7 k W 12V / 1.7 k W
Battery 12V / 100 Ah 12V / 100 Ah 12V / 100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
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Model E 320
E 320 AWDE 430
E 430 AWD E 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length 189.4 in (4810 mm) 189.4 in (4810 mm) 190 in (4818 mm)
Overall vehicle width 70.8 in (1799 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm)
Overall height 56.7 in (1439 mm) 56.7 in (1439 mm) 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Wheel base 111.5 in (2833 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm)
Track, front 60.2 in (1529 mm) 60.2 in (1529 mm) 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Track, rear 59.9 in (1521 mm) 59.9 in (1521 mm) 60.7 in (1543 mm)
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335 Index
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messages ....................................................................249
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................ 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................ 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................254
Sun visors ....................................................................... 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 68
Indicator lamp ...........................................................236
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 70
TTachometer ....................................................................... 91
Technical data ................................................................ 312
Electrical system ....................................................... 316
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 317
Rims and Tires .......................................................... 313
Weights ....................................................................... 316
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 178
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 181Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 249
Telephone ........................................................................100
General notes ............................................................. 176
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing ....................................................................102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................177
Tires ................................................................................ 206
Driving instructions ................................................ 206
Rims and tires ........................................................... 313
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 267
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 276
Tire replacement ...................................................... 266
Tire speed rating ...................................................... 208
Tire traction .............................................................. 207
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tow-away alarm ................................................................45
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlokking ................................................ 284
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer .................................................................106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
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