Mercedes E class 2002 Sedan
A powerful, fast, easy going
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This Mercedes is available with seven petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 5.4 litres and power of from 163 to 476 horsepower un eight diesel engines with displacement from 2.1 to 4.0 litres and power of from 122 to 314 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (25 versions) gearbox.
Mercedes E class 2002 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.4 to 12.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.9 to 9.4 litres per 100km. The most economical Mercedes E class petrol engine version is Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor, consuming 8.4 litres per 100km. While the most economical Mercedes E class diesel - Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes E class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 14 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +11% for petrol engines and +16% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes E class modification.
Mercedes E class 2002 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 174 to 310 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 167 to 247 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes E class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes E 200 2004 NGT which produces an average of 174 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes E class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI - 167 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.7 seconds has Mercedes E 55 2002 AMG version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI reaching this speed only in 12.1 seconds.
Lenght of Mercedes E class is 482 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Mercedes E class is about 2 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Mercedes E class gross weight is 1900 kg, this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Mercedes is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3200 €. Users calculated Mercedes E class cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 62%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes E class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes E class prices and costs.
In user reviews Mercedes E class received average grade 9.0 (from 10), which is good rating, on average cars of this age are rated only 7.8. All authors of reviews would recommend Mercedes E class to the friend.
Mercedes E class modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor Jul 2002 — Jun 2006 | 1.8 Petrol | 163 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor Jul 2002 — Jun 2006 | 1.8 Petrol | 163 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 200 2004 NGT Jun 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.8 Petrol | 163 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI Jan 2003 — Jun 2006 | 2.1 Diesel | 122 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI Jan 2003 — Jun 2006 | 2.1 Diesel | 122 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI | 2.1 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI | 2.1 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 240 2002 Mar 2002 — Jul 2005 | 2.6 Petrol | 177 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 240 2002 Mar 2002 — Jul 2005 | 2.6 Petrol | 177 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic 4x4 Feb 2004 — Jul 2005 | 2.6 Petrol | 177 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI Mar 2002 — Jul 2005 | 2.7 Diesel | 177 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI Mar 2002 — Jul 2005 | 2.7 Diesel | 177 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic 4x4 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Oct 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 320 2002 Mar 2002 — Dec 2004 | 3.2 Petrol | 224 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2004 — Dec 2004 | 3.2 Petrol | 224 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 280 2004 CDI Jun 2004 — Jul 2005 | 3.2 Diesel | 177 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 320 2003 CDI Jan 2003 — Jul 2005 | 3.2 Diesel | 204 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.2 Diesel | 224 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Oct 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.2 Diesel | 224 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 350 2005 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.5 Petrol | 272 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 350 2005 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006 | 3.5 Petrol | 272 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 400 2004 CDI Jan 2004 — Jul 2005 | 4.0 Diesel | 260 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 420 2005 CDI Oct 2005 — Jun 2006 | 4.0 Diesel | 314 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 500 2002 Mar 2002 — Feb 2004 | 5.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 500 2004 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 | 5.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E 500 2004 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 | 5.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 12 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Mercedes E 55 2002 AMG Oct 2002 — Jun 2006 | 5.4 Petrol | 476 HP | 12.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Mercedes E class safety
During safety testing Mercedes E class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes E class is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection Mercedes E class got one star.
Mercedes E class prices
Mercedes E class 2002 - 2006 sedan price in Latvia is from 1900 € to 4800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes E class price is entirely high - Mercedes E class is approximately for 24 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2002 - 2006 prices). Despite of price above average Mercedes E class quality is not so good (see below), so this Mercedes may not be the best choice for this price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Mercedes E class 2006 price | 3900 € | 4300 € | 4800 € | |
Mercedes E class 2005 price | 2800 € | 3400 € | 3900 € | |
Mercedes E class 2004 price | 2500 € | 3300 € | 4300 € | |
Mercedes E class 2003 price | 1900 € | 2600 € | 3400 € | |
Mercedes E class 2002 price | 2000 € | 2600 € | 3200 € |
Mercedes E class total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Mercedes E class? Users calculated Mercedes E class cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer.
To calculate the Mercedes E class total running costs, including the purchase, insurance, maintenance costs as well as taxes and other costs, click year of production
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Mercedes E class reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of German vehicle inspection service (TÜV) Mercedes E class quality is below average. In the roadworthiness tests carried out in 2018, defects were detected in an average of 29.1 percent of Mercedes E class of this generation (the average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.9%).
Mercedes E class 2002 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Mercedes E class with corresponding feature (option)
86% Rain sensor
78% Conditioning
77% Cruise control
66% Electrically adjustable seats
65% Metallic paint
65% Adjustable steering wheel
59% Leather upholstery
53% Xenon headlights
53% Heated seats
47% Rear parking sensors
40% Front parking sensors
36% Dimming mirrors
34% Navigation
34% Sunroof
21% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
18% Bi-xenon lights
16% Auxiliary heating
14% Ventilated seats
13% Tire pressure control
12%
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Total 21 Mercedes E class owner reviews

Purchase year: | 2019 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 10.7 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Almost everything. Engine and autobox smoothness, power delivery, overall confort, road composure, interior space, and so on
Cons: Fuel consumption and lack of grunt at low revs, but it´s a NA petrol engine so it´s really not a flaw