Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 E300.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 825 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine air filter | 6040940504 |
| Fuel filter | 0024772701 |
| Battery | 0009823308 |
| Front wiper blades | 2108200245 |
| Thermostat | 6012000015 alt 6012030076 |
| Cabin air filter | 2108301118 alt 2108301018 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3538 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 59.8 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 221 SOHC ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Ignition Timing | 6-10 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.20 lbs |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 5.20 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 825 cca |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 172-179 °F |
| Engine Compression | 421-508 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 43.5 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 41 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.354 in / 0.984 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.354 in / 0.984 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.299 in / 0.906 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.287 in / 0.882 in |
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