Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 E500.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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 0259976648. 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 oil filter | 0259976648 alt 0259976448 |
| Battery | 0009823308 alt 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 2118202945 |
| Thermostat | 1122030076 alt 1122030275 |
| Cabin air filter | 2118301218 alt 2118301200 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3814 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.7 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Ignition Timing | 5-20 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.20 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| 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 | 20.3 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 21.7 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °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 Resistance | 14-17 ohms |
| Engine Compression | 169-203 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ 700 rpm, 43.5 @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.26 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.26 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.181 in |
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