Mercedes 320 TE

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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 450 000 and 750 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 320 TE accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes 320 TE fuel consumption is 11.7 litres per 100km (8.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 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 manual gearbox (Mercedes 320 TE MT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 8.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.7 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1989

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: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.7 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100km (19.9 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.

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
Mercedes E class 1989 reviews
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