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1999 Mercedes E300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 E300.

Model year20141999

Fitment & sizes

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.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 825 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6040940504
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades2108200245
Thermostat6022000015
Cabin air filter2108301018 alt 2108301118

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3638 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 SOHC ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing6-10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature172-179 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance14-18 ohms
Engine Compression421-508 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket41 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.346 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.327 in / 1 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Except M8 Bolts

111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
4Wait ten (10) minutes before proceeding to step 4.
590 degrees; M8 Bolts90 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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