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Important!
E 320 (except sport package) only:
When installing steel spare wheel rim, make certain to
use the correct wheel bolts, supplied in the vehicle tool
kit, see page 268 and page 264.10. Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub.
Install wheel on wheel hub. Insert wheel bolts and
tighten them slightly.
To avoid paint damage, place wheel f lat against hub
and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt.
Unscrew the alignment bolt (1) to install the last
wheel bolt.
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cover.
Before storing the jack, the jack arm must be
lowered almost to the base of the jack.
12. Using the wrench, tighten the five bolts evenly,
following th e sequ ence ill ustrated , until all bolts a re
tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).
13. Ensure proper tire pressure.
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Wa r n i n g !
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired
immediately.Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.Wa r n i n g !
Except E 320 (without sport package):
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.
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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................308
Warranty coverage .........................308
Identification labels .......................309
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 311
Technical data ................................ 312
Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. - capacities .......................... 318Engine oils ...................................... 320
Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 321
Fuel requirements ........................ 321
Gasoline additives ......................... 322
Coolants .......................................... 322
Consumer information ................. 324
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E 320 shown3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
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Model E 320 ( 210. 0 65 )
1
E 320 AWD (210.082)
1
E 430 (210.070)
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E 430 AWD ( 210. 2 7 0)
1
E 55 AMG (210.074)
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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)
C o m p r e s s i o n r a t i o 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 i n ( 41 m m )
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 i n ( 41 m m )
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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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
Starter motor 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW
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)