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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class sedan
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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Medium
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Diameter - Front: 13 in ( 13.0 in )
Diameter - Rear: 11.8 in
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: RWD
Final Drive Ratio: 2.8
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 20.6 gal
Engine
Configuration: V
Cylinders: 8
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Displacement: 5.0 l ( 4966 cc )
Bore: 97 mm ( 97.0 mm )
Stroke: 84 mm ( 84.0 mm )
Max. Power: 302 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5600
Max. Torque: 339 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 2700-4250
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3815 lb
Wheelbase: 112.4 in
Height - Body: 57 in
Width - Body: 71.3 in
Length: 190.3 in
Front Track: 61.4 in
Rear Track: 61.1 in
Coefficient of Drag: 0.3
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 16
EPA Hwy (mpg): 23
General
Assy. Point: Germany
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 37.4 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.7 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 56.4 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 56.1 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 52.4 in
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 53.8 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.9 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 35.6 in
Cargo Volume: 15.9 cu ft
Overall Interior Volume: 97.2 cu ft
Market Segment
Price W/O Destination: 54850
Performance
0-60 mph: 5.8 s
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Steering
Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.8
Turning Circle: 37.4 ft
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: Independent
Rear Suspension - Type: Independent
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 5
Ratios: 3.60/2.19/1.41/1.00/0.83
Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.17/1.93
Wheels / Tires
Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 17
Tire Size F (,R): 245/45R17