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351 Practical hints
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Removing the spare wheel
Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise.
Remove spare wheel2.
Storing the spare wheel
Place spare wheel2 in wheel well.
Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop 
to secure the spare wheel.Minispare wheel
In the case of a flat tire, you may tempo-
rarily use the Minispare wheel when ob-
serving the following restrictions:
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 
50 mph (80 km / h).
Drive to the nearest tire repair facility 
to have the flat tire repaired or re-
placed as appropriate.
Do not operate vehicle with more than 
one spare wheel mounted.More information can be found in the 
“Technical data” section (
page 396).
Luggage box
Remove luggage box
1Fastening clip
2Luggage box
Turn fastening clips1 to the left up-
wards from fastening bolts.
Lift luggage box in the area of the fas-
tening bolts and remove it from trunk.
!Always lower trunk floor before closing 
trunk lid.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are 
different from those of the road wheels. As 
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics 
change when driving with a Minispare wheel 
mounted.
The Minispare wheel should only be used 
temporarily, and replaced with a regular 
road wheel as quickly as possible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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387 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information 
         
        
        
     
        
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388 Technical dataSpare parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the 
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers 
maintain a stock of genuine 
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers 
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts 
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each 
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to 
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts 
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz 
parts and accessories not authorized 
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the 
vehicle, which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or 
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety. 
         
        
        
     
        
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389 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of 
the warranties printed in the Service and 
Warranty Information Booklet. Your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance 
with the terms of the following warranties:
New Car Limited Warranty
Emission System Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and 
Vermont Emission Control System 
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts 
and Accessories Warranties, copies of 
which are available at any authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz Center.Loss of Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet, have your authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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390 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Information label, California version 
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5Emission control label
When ordering spare parts, please specify 
vehicle identification and engine numbers. 
         
        
        
     
        
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391 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
E320/E500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
E55AMGThe E 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one 
shown in purple / belt two shown in black).1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
aSuper charger 
         
        
        
     
        
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392 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
E 320 (211.065
1)
E 320 4MATIC (211.082
1)
1The 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.
E 500 (211.070
1)
E 500 4MATIC (211.083
1)
Engine
112
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
221 hp / 5600 rpm
(165 kW / 5600 rpm)
302 hp / 5600 rpm
(225 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
232 lb-ft / 3000 rpm-4800 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm-4800 rpm)
339lb-ft/2700rpm-4250rpm
(460 Nm / 2700 rpm-4250 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2390 mm
2390 mm 
         
        
        
     
        
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393 Technical data
Engine
Model
E 55 AMG (211.076
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corre-
sponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.Engine
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
331.8 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
469 hp /6100 rpm
(350 kW /6100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
516 lb-ft /2650 rpm
(700 Nm /2650 rpm-4500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belts
Belt one: 1289 mmBelt two: 2449 mm