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2003 Mercedes E320

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 E320.

The 2003 Mercedes E320 takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year20082003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

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, OE oil filter 0169971745. 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
High beam bulbSWITCHOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0169971745 alt 0259976548
Engine air filter1120940104
Battery0019828208 alt 0019828008
Front wiper blades2108200245 alt 2118202945
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275
Cabin air filter2118301218 alt 2118301200

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.2 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3638 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-6-3-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)725 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)75 rpm
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 Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °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 Oil Pressure10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.024 in / 0.413 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1 in / 0.386 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
17 ft. lbs.7 ft. lbs
222 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2003 E320 take?

8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.