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1997 Mercedes E320

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 E320.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 690 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 48 · 690 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAIL/OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6040940504
Fuel filter0024772701
Spark plug0031596803
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades2108200245
Thermostat1102000515 alt 015997234864
Cabin air filter2108301118 alt 2108301018

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 weight3605 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.4 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 85W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
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 Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance690 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.000; Rear: .327
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .1024; Rear: .346

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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