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Vehicle weights
373E 280 CDI 4MATIC E 320 CDI E 320 CDI 4MATIC E 420 CDI
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,840 kg 1,750 kg 1,845 kg 1,910 kg
Estate 1,965 kg 1,885 kg 1,980 kg –
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,365 kg 2,275 kg 2,370 kg 2,435 kg
Estate 2,540 kg 2,460 kg 2,555 kg –
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,210 kg 1,125 kg 1,210 kg 1,225 kg
Estate 1,170 kg 1,080 kg 1,175 kg –
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,200 kg 1,195 kg 1,205 kg 1,255 kg
Estate 1,370 kg 1,380 kg 1,380 kg –
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,250 kg 1,245 kg 1,255 kg 1,305 kg
Estate 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg –
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load 60 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
60
On vehicles with AIRMATIC and on the Estate it is important to observe the maximum permissible rear axle load. Technical data
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Vehicle weights
374 E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,720 kg 1,735 kg
Estate 1,840 kg –
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,245 kg 2,260 kg
Estate 2,415 kg –
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,080 kg 1,120 kg
Estate 1,035 kg –
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,210 kg 1,185 kg
Estate 1,380 kg –
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,255 kg 1,235 kg
Estate 1,435 kg –
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
61 100 kg 100 kg
61
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Trailer coupling*
375Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Saloon
Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
1 Anchorage points
2 Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,234 mm. Estate
Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
1
Anchorage points
2 Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,264.5 mm. Technical data
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Trailer coupling*
376 Trailer loads
All models except
E 200/E 230 62 E 200
E 230
Permissible trailer load, braked
63 Saloon 1,900 kg
1,700 kg
64 Estate
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission* 1,900 kg
2,100 kg
1,700 kg
64
2,100 kg Permissible trailer load, unbraked Saloon 750 kg 750 kg
Estate 750 kg 750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
65 Saloon 76 kg 76 kg
Estate 84 kg 84 kg
62
The E 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer.
63 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill
64 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8 %: 1,900 kg
65 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. Technical data
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Service products and capacities
379
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from
adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the
warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Introduction to fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations: R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain
The consumption figures have been deter-
mined in accordance with EU Directive 80 /1 268 /EEC test conditions.
i Only for certain countries: the current
consumption and emissions values of your
vehicle can be found in the COC papers
(EC-CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
documents are supplied when the vehicle
is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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