Target audience:
Luxury sedan buyers, executives, and enthusiasts seeking performance variants
Segment:
Mid-size luxury sedan
Key rivals:
BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Lexus GS
Performance flagship:
E55 AMG, among the fastest production sedans of its era
Body construction:
Steel unibody with high-strength alloys
Suspension:
Four-link front / multi-link rear, optional Airmatic air suspension
Braking tech:
Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) electro-hydraulic brake system
Interior:
Premium leather, wood trim, COMMAND cockpit layout
Manual type:
Factory Owner's / Operator's Manual
Page count:
N/A - not specified for this listing
Coverage:
Operation, controls, maintenance, and features for E320, E500, 4MATIC and E55 AMG
Delivery method:
Instant digital download
Compatibility:
Printable and viewable on computers, tablets, and smartphones
Instruments and controls:
Complete operation of gauge cluster, switchgear, and stalk controls
Climate control:
Automatic climate control operation and settings
Seats and memory:
Power seat adjustment, memory function, head restraints
Lighting:
Exterior and interior lighting, headlamp controls
Wipers and washers:
Rain-sensing wiper operation
Doors and locking:
Central locking, KEYLESS-GO operation, trunk release
Windows and sunroof:
Power window and glass sunroof operation
Driving systems:
ESP, ABS, BAS, and cruise control operation
Airmatic suspension:
Air suspension controls where equipped
Tele Aid:
Mercedes-Benz telematics emergency service
Audio and COMAND:
Radio, CD changer, and navigation operation
Starting and driving:
Correct start-up, break-in, and driving procedures
Fueling:
Fuel filler location and fuel grade requirements
Tire changing:
Spare tire, jack, and wheel change instructions
Jump starting:
Battery access and boost procedure
Towing:
Approved towing and transport methods
Fuses:
Fuse box locations and fuse assignments
Bulb replacement:
Exterior lamp bulb replacement procedures
Emergency operation:
Manual trunk release, locking features in emergencies
Maintenance schedule:
Factory service interval charts (Service A / Service B)
Fluids and capacities:
Recommended oils, coolants, and brake fluid specifications
Tire pressures:
Recommended cold inflation pressures
Technical data:
Engine and dimensional data tables
Warning lamps:
Complete indicator and warning lamp reference
Parts information:
OEM part references via approved Mercedes-Benz parts system
Depth:
Owner-level operation and care; not a workshop repair manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
E55 AMG:
5.4L supercharged V8 (M113K), approximately 469 hp
4MATIC:
All-wheel drive available with E320 and E500
Fuel system:
Sequential multi-port fuel injection; supercharged on E55 AMG
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded (91 octane or higher)
E55 AMG 0-60 mph:
Approximately 4.5 seconds
Standard transmission:
5-speed automatic with Touch Shift manual control
Optional transmission:
AMG Speedshift 5-speed automatic in E55 AMG
Features:
Adaptive shift logic, driver-selectable manual mode
4MATIC driveline:
Full-time all-wheel drive with center differential
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2,854 mm (112.4 in)
Overall length:
Approximately 4,818 mm (189.7 in)
Width:
Approximately 1,822 mm (71.7 in)
Height:
Approximately 1,452 mm (57.2 in)
Curb weight, E320:
Approximately 1,610 kg (3,550 lb)
Curb weight, E55 AMG:
Approximately 1,855 kg (4,090 lb)
NHTSA rating:
N/A - not specified for this model
Structure:
Reinforced passenger cell with crumple zones
Airbags:
Front, side, and window (head) airbags
Seatbelts:
Pretensioners and force limiters
Head restraints:
NECK-PRO active head restraints
ABS:
Anti-lock braking system standard
ESP:
Electronic Stability Program standard
BAS:
Brake Assist emergency braking support
SBC:
Sensotronic Brake Control with brake assist functions
Audio system:
AM/FM radio with CD player; optional Harman Kardon premium sound
COMAND:
Optional cockpit navigation and management display
CD changer:
Optional trunk-mounted multi-disc changer
Telephone:
Integrated hands-free phone preparation
Parktronic:
Optional parking distance sensors front and rear
Cruise control:
Standard electronic cruise control
Rain-sensing wipers:
Automatic wiper activation
Auto-dimming mirrors:
Interior and exterior auto-dim function
Bi-Xenon headlamps:
Optional high-intensity discharge lamps with washers
Service A:
Approximately every 10,000 miles / 1 year
Service B:
Approximately every 20,000 miles / 2 years
Flexibility:
Service indicator system adjusts intervals to driving conditions
Engine oil:
MB 229.3 / 229.5 approved full synthetic oil
Coolant:
Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze mixture
Brake fluid:
DOT 4, replace approximately every 2 years
Automatic transmission fluid:
MB approved ATF per service sheet
SBC brake system:
Sensotronic Brake Control pump known to require attention at higher mileage
Airmatic suspension:
Air struts and compressor are common wear items on equipped cars
Tires:
Rotate and inspect per schedule; monitor pressure warnings
Manufacturer:
Mercedes-Benz, part of DaimlerChrysler AG in 2003
E-Class lineage:
Continuing a sedan line dating to the 1950s Ponton models
W211 debut:
Introduced for the 2003 model year, succeeding the W210
Primary production location:
Sindelfingen plant, Germany
Model evolution:
First year of W211 generation with SBC brakes and Airmatic suspension
E55 AMG:
Hand-finished AMG supercharged V8, built under the AMG affiliation
