464 Practical hintsJump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the bat-
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow-
ing:
Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic
converter
1 are cold.
Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start-
ing with a higher voltage battery could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Always make sure the jumper cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans or other
parts that move when the engine is
started or running.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
!
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat-
tery quick charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several unsuc-
cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the
catalytic converter
1.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still at-
tached to a battery.
1Vehicles with gasoline engine only.
489 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsModel
E 320 BLUETEC
E 350
E 550
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.4 in (1 484 mm)
58.5 in (1 486 mm)
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 only)
-
-
57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.3 in (1 557 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1 552 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
490 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsWeightsModel
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
E63AMG
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
192.2 in (4 881 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
59.1 in (1 501 mm)
-
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 4MATIC and E 63 AMG only)
-
58.1 in (1 475 mm)
57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)
Track, rear
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
