Mercedes 320 TE

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Mercedes E class 1989 3.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes 320 TE has been produced from October, 1992 to June, 1993. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 220 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes E klase 1989 - 1993 version and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 450 up to 750 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Mercedes E class 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes 320 TE has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes 320 TE accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

Mercedes 320 TE fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.6 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes 320 TE AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.8 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes 320 TE technical data

Model:	Mercedes 320 TE
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1992. October ... 1993. June
Engine:	3199 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	220 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	310 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	225 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.6 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	11.7 l/100km (20.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.76m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.2 meters
Gross weight:	2100 kg

Mercedes 320 TE engine M104 E32

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	3199 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	84 mm
Compression ratio	9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Injection
Mercedes 320 TE oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power	220 - 230 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	310 - 315 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year)	1989
Duration of production	9 years
Engine also used on	Mercedes S klase Mercedes CLK Mercedes SL
	Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Mercedes E class estate car [1989 - 1993] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic 4x4	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo 4Matic Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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