weight MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2008 User Guide
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Refuelling
220
E 350 CGI !
Refuel using only unleaded premium
grade petrol with a minimum octane num-
ber of 95 RON/85 MON conforming to
European standard EN 228.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Technical data" in the index.
i In some countries, only petrol of insuffi-
cient quality (high-sulphur fuel) may be
available. This fuel can temporarily produce
unpleasant odours, especially on short
journeys. Refuelling with petrol of sufficient
quality (sulphur-free fuel) will reduce such
odours.
AMG vehicles !
Refuel using only super unleaded petrol
with a minimum octane number of 98
RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Technical data" in the index. i
If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce per-
formance and increase petrol consump-
tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle.
! In emergencies, only when the recom-
mended fuel is not available, you may also
use standard unleaded petrol, 91 RON/
82.5 MON. However, using this fuel results
in considerably higher petrol consumption
and significantly reduced performance.
Avoid driving at full throttle, and only drive
in drive program C.
If no fuel other than regular petrol fuel 91
RON/82.5 MON or a lower grade is per-
manently available, you should have the
vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by the
local after-sales service. Diesel (EN 590)
! Only use diesel that complies with the
EN 590 European standard.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about die-
sel under "Fuel" in the index.
! When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticle filter in countries outside the EU, only
low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight
should be used. In countries in which diesel
with a higher sulphur content is available
(e.g. 0.035 percent by weight), the engine
oil should be renewed at more frequent
intervals. More information about intervals
for changing the engine oil can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Using fuel that does not comply with EN
590 can increase wear and damage the
engine and the exhaust system. Do not use
the following:
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Bio-diesel Operation
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Refuelling
221
R
Vegetable oil
R Petrol
R Petroleum
R Kerosene
Do not add such fuels to diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives (exception:
flow improvers – see "Low outside temper-
atures").
Damage caused by the use of unapproved
fuels or additives is not covered by the war-
ranty.
E 300 BLUETEC !
When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticle filter in countries outside the EU, only
low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight (<
50 ppm) should be used.
Low outside temperatures The flow properties of diesel may be insuffi-
cient at low ambient temperatures.
To prevent operating problems, diesel fuel
with improved cold flow qualities is available
during the winter months. Your vehicle must be refuelled with this winter diesel at temper-
atures of -5 °C or below.
You can use this winter diesel at tempera-
tures down to about -20 °C without problems.
If only summer diesel fuel or less cold-resist-
ant winter diesel fuel (e.g. in Mediterranean
regions) is available, you should add an
amount of flow improver to the fuel corre-
sponding to the outside temperature.
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated
garage.
G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol.
This would damage the fuel system and
engine and could result in a vehicle fire.
Flow improver
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed with every fuel. Observe the infor-
mation provided by the manufacturer when
using a flow improver. Only use flow improv-
ers that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Information about flow improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Operation
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Trailer towing
240
X
Press the ball coupling in the direction of
the arrow by hand until it engages in a ver-
tical position.
Indicator lamp 2goes out.
The message Trailer tow hitch
Check locking mech. is shown in the
multi-function display until the ball cou-
pling is engaged.
X Remove the protective cap from the ball
coupling. Notes on towing a trailer
G
Risk of accident
When reversing the vehicle towards the
trailer, make sure there is nobody between
the trailer and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R The permitted trailer drawbar nose-
weight
R The permitted trailer load R
The permitted rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R The maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
You will find the applicable permissible val-
ues which must not be exceeded in the
vehicle documents.
You will find the values approved by the
manufacturer on the vehicle identification
plates and those for the towing vehicle in
the “Technical data” section.
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 375).
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight on the ball coupling is 76 kg
(Saloon) or 84 kg (Estate). However, the
actual noseweight must not exceed the value
given on the trailer coupling and trailer iden-
tification plates. The lowest weight applies.
! Use a noseweight as close as possible to
the maximum permissible noseweight. Do
not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg,
otherwise the trailer may come loose. Bear in mind that the payload and the rear
axle load are reduced by the actual nose-
weight.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. In this
case, you should use a trailer with a height-
adjustable drawbar.
Coupling up a trailer G
Risk of injury
Do not connect a trailer with an engaged
overrun brake. Otherwise, your hand could
become trapped between the bumper and
drawbar.
! Do not uncouple a trailer with overrun
brake between the bumper and drawbar,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged
by the spring action of the overrun brake.
X Position the trailer level behind the vehicle.
X Couple up the trailer.
X Establish the electrical connection
between the vehicle and the trailer. Operation
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Towing and tow-starting
337Towing and tow-starting
Points to remember
G
Risk of accident
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
R the engine is not running
R there is a brake system malfunction
R the voltage supply or the vehicle's elec-
trical system is damaged
The electric power steering and the brake
force boosting effect do not work when the
engine is not running. Greater braking force
will then be required and the brake pedal
travel will be longer. If necessary, depress
the brake pedal with maximum force.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be
turned in the ignition lock. If this is the case,
the steering is locked and the vehicle can-
not be steered.
If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle. G
Risk of accident
The vehicle is braked when HOLD is activa-
ted. Therefore, deactivate HOLD if the vehi-
cle is to be towed.
If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi-
cle.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing, observe the legal requirements
in all countries concerned.
! When towing, pull away slowly and with-
out jerking. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged. Do not use
the towing eye for recovery.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle. R
Vehicles with an automatic transmission*
must not be tow-started.
R If the engine does not start, try jump start-
ing (Y page 333).
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft
disconnected.
R The automatic transmission* selector lever
must be in the Nposition when towing the
vehicle away.
R If you are towing the vehicle over a consid-
erable distance, this must only be done
with the rear axle raised.
R The ignition must be switched off if you are
towing the vehicle with the front/rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
R Vehicles with 4MATIC* may not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
R Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise: Practical advice
* optional
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343
Introduction to technical data
.........344
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........344
Vehicle electronics ...........................345
Vehicle identification plates ............346
Engine ................................................ 348
Performance ...................................... 352
Tyres and wheels .............................. 356
Vehicle dimensions ..........................366
Vehicle weights ................................. 369
Trailer coupling* ............................... 375
Service products and capacities .....377
Frequencies for garage door open-
ers* .................................................... 391 Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
346phones/wireless devices in the vehicle.
This also ensures that interference
between these devices and the vehicle's
electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal-
led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile
phone to the exterior of the vehicle. Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission output
(watts)
Short wave
(< 50 MHz) 100
4 m waveband 20
2 m waveband 50
70 cm waveband 35
25 cm waveband 10
!
If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not comply with the above
installation conditions is operated inside
the vehicle, the vehicle's operating permit
may be invalidated (EU Directive
95/54/EC) - Automotive EMC directive) Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located at
the bottom of the door frame on the front-
passenger side. 1
Vehicle identification plate
X Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate
1. Vehicle identification plate (example)
1
Vehicle identification plate
2 Vehicle manufacturer
3 EU type approval number
4 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
5 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
6 Maximum permissible towing weight
7 Maximum permissible front axle load
8 Maximum permissible rear axle load
9 Paint code number Technical data
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Vehicle weights
369E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec
Vehicle height Saloon 1,484 mm 1,484 mm
Estate 1,506 mm –
Wheelbase Saloon 2,854 mm 2,854 mm
Estate 2,854 mm –
Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Specific data on weight is to be found on the vehicle identification plate (Y page 346).E 200
KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 E 280 4MATIC
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,580 kg 1,650 kg 1,660 kg 1,780 kg
Estate 1,720 kg 1,775 kg 1,785 kg 1,905 kg
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,105 kg 2,175 kg 2,185 kg 2,305 kg
Estate 2,295 kg 2,350 kg 2,360 kg 2,480 kgTechnical data
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Vehicle weights
370 E 200
KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 E 280 4MATIC
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,005 kg 1,045 kg 1,045 kg 1,150 kg
Estate 975 kg 1,005 kg 1,005 kg 1,110 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,145 kg 1,175 kg 1,185 kg 1,200 kg
Estate 1,320 kg 1,345 kg 1,355 kg 1,370 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,195 kg 1,225 kg 1,235 kg 1,250 kg
Estate 1,395 kg 1,420 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
57 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,690 kg 1,785 kg 1,785 kg 1,880 kg
Estate 1,810 kg 1,910 kg 1,895 kg 1,990 kg
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Vehicle weights
371E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,215 kg 2,310 kg 2,310 kg 2,405 kg
Estate 2,385 kg 2,485 kg 2,460 kg 2,535 kg
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,060 kg 1,145 kg 1,115 kg 1,200 kg
Estate 1,010 kg 1,110 kg 1,080 kg 1,155 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,200 kg 1,210 kg 1,240 kg 1,250 kg
Estate 1,375 kg 1,375 kg 1,380 kg 1,380 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,250 kg 1,260 kg 1,290 kg 1,300 kg
Estate 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load 58 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
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Vehicle weights
372 E 63 AMG E 200 CDI E 220 CDI E 280 CDI
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,840 kg 1,615 kg 1,615 kg 1,715 kg
Estate 1,955 kg 1,785 kg 1,785 kg 1,845 kg
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,365 kg 2,140 kg 2,140 kg 2,240 kg
Estate 2,460 kg 2,360 kg 2,360 kg 2,420 kg
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,165 kg 1,040 kg 1,040 kg 1,105 kg
Estate 1,110 kg 1,025 kg 1,025 kg 1,060 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,245 kg 1,145 kg 1,145 kg 1,180 kg
Estate 1,350 kg 1,335 kg 1,335 kg 1,360 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon – 1,195 kg 1,195 kg 1,230 kg
Estate – 1,385 kg 1,385 kg 1,410 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
59 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
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