
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
! Do not clean the lens of the Night View
Assist Plus camera. If the camera lens is
dirty, please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XUse recessed handle : of camera cover to
swing camera cover downward.
XClean inside of windshield in front of
camera ; with a soft, non-scratching
cloth.
! If you use a windshield cleaning product,
make sure that none of the cleaning
product comes into contact with the lens
of the Night View Assist Plus camera.
XUse recessed handle : of camera cover to
swing camera cover up.
Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
! Never open the hood when the wiper arms
are folded forward.
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch before
cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper
blades. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status 0. Otherwise, the wiper motor could
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
XFold the wiper arms forward until they snap
into place.
XClean the windshield and the wiper blade
inserts with a clean cloth and mild
detergent solution.
XUse a soft, clean cloth and a mild window
cleaning solution on all outside and inside
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is
recommended.
! Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto
the windshield before turning the SmartKey
in the starter switch or pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the
impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield.
! To clean the window interior, do not use
a dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners
containing solvents. Do not touch the
inside of the windows with hard objects
such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may
damage the windows.
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XTurn the bulb counterclockwise with light
pressure and pull it out of bulb socket :.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb socket : and
turn the bulb clockwise.
XInsert bulb socket : into the housing and
turn it clockwise.
XDriver’s side only: Fix the washer fluid
reservoir (Y page 320).
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
GWarning!
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
! Never open the hood when a wiper arm is
folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the
impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield.
Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
this work carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:XMake sure the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status 0 (Y page 86).
Removing wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
XFold the wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place.
XTurn the wiper blade at a right angle to
wiper arm.
XSlide the wiper blade sideways out of the
retainer.
Installing wiper blades
XSlide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks in place.
XRotate the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
XFold the wiper arm backward to rest on the
windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
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Vehicle specification E 350 (212.056)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine E 350Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 23268 hp/6
000 rpm
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 350Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/70 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Electrical system E 350Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 350Overall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2481.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.8 in (1 467 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground clearance4.1 in (104 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 350Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 350 BlueTEC
(212.024)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
23 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
24 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.348Vehicle specification E 350 BlueTEC (212.024)Technical data
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Engine E 350 BlueTECEngine, type642Mode of operationDiesel 4-strokeengineNo. of cylinders6Bore3.27 in (83.00 mm)Stroke3.62 in (92.00 mm)Total piston
displacement182.3 cu in
(2 987 cm 3
)Compression
ratio16.5:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349210 hp/3 400 rpm
(157 kW/3 400 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349400 lb-ft/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm
(543 Nm/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm)Maximum engine
speed4 500 rpmFiring order1-4-2-5-3-6Poly-V-belt2 035 mmElectrical system E 350 BlueTECAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/2.0 kWBattery12 V/95 AhMain dimensions E 350 BlueTECOverall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2581.5 in (2
071 mm)Main dimensions E 350 BlueTECOverall vehicle
height 2657.8 in (1
467 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground
clearance 263.5 in (89 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 350 BlueTECRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 350 4MATIC
(212.087)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine E 350 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:125 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
26 Data apply to unladen vehicle with standard equipment. Data may vary in vehicles equipped with AIRMATIC
depending on the selected damping settings and the current vehicle level.Vehicle specification E 350 4MATIC (212.087)349Technical data212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 349Z

Engine E 350 4MATICOutput acc. to
SAE J 1349 27268 hp/6
000 rpm
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 350 4MATICAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/70 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 350 4MATICOverall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2881.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.8 in (1 467 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Main dimensions E 350 4MATICGround clearance4.1 in (104 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 350 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 550 (212.072)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine E 550Engine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston
displacement333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 29382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpm27
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
28 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
29 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.350Vehicle specification E 550 (212.072)Technical data
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Engine E 550Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 550Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 550Overall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3081.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 447 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.5 in (1 587 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (137 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 550Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Vehicle specification E 550 4MATIC
(212.090)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine E 550 4MATICEngine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston
displacement333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 31382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 550 4MATICAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7A30
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
31 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification E 550 4MATIC (212.090)351Technical data212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 351Z

Electrical system E 550 4MATICSpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 550 4MATICOverall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3281.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 447 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (137 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 550 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 63 AMG
(212.077)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine E 63 AMGEngine, type156Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore4.02 in (102.20 mm)Stroke3.72 in (94.60 mm)Total piston
displacement378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 33518 hp/6
800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
( 630 Nm/5 200 rpm)Maximum engine
speed7 200 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 360 mmElectrical system E 63 AMGAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/80 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK ILZKAR 7A10Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)32 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
33 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.352Vehicle specification E 63 AMG (212.077)Technical data
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