Mercedes E 320 2002 (W211)

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Mercedes E class 2002 3.2 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 320 2002 has been produced from March, 2002 to December, 2004. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 224 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 315 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 18-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 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes E 320 2002 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 320 2002 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

Mercedes E 320 2002 fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 10.7 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 12.3 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes E 320 2002 technical data

Model:	Mercedes E 320 2002
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	2002. March ... 2004. December
Engine:	3199 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	238 g/km
Power:	224 HP ON 5600 RPM	Torque:	315 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	243 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.9 (combined) 14.4 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	10.7 l/100km (22 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.82m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters
Ground clearance:	145 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats:	5 seats
Trunk capacity:	540 litres
Trunk max capacity:	540 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight:	2170 kg

Mercedes E 320 2002 engine M112 E32

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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	10 : 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 E 320 2002 oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity	9.5 litres (10 quarts)
Power	190 - 224 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque	270 - 315 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year)	1997
Duration of production	10 years
Engine also used on	Mercedes C klase Mercedes ML Chrysler Crossfire and 6 other models
	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 sedan [2002 - 2006] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor Jul 2002 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	163 HP	8.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2002 Kompressor Automatic Jul 2002 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	163 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2004 NGT Jun 2004 — Jun 2006	1.8 Petrol	163 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI Jan 2003 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.1 Diesel	122 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 2003 CDI Automatic Jan 2003 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.1 Diesel	122 HP	5.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI	2.1 Diesel	150 HP	6.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 2002 CDI Automatic	2.1 Diesel	150 HP	6.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2002 Mar 2002 — Jul 2005	2.6 Petrol	177 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2002 Automatic Mar 2002 — Jul 2005	2.6 Petrol	177 HP	10.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 2004 4Matic 4x4 Feb 2004 — Jul 2005	2.6 Petrol	177 HP	10.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI Mar 2002 — Jul 2005	2.7 Diesel	177 HP	6.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 270 2002 CDI Automatic Mar 2002 — Jul 2005	2.7 Diesel	177 HP	6.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 4Matic 4x4 Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Diesel	190 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI Automatic Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Diesel	190 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 2005 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Oct 2005 — Jun 2006	3.0 Diesel	190 HP	7.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 320 2002 Mar 2002 — Dec 2004	3.2 Petrol	224 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2004 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2004 — Dec 2004	3.2 Petrol	224 HP	10.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 280 2004 CDI Jun 2004 — Jul 2005	3.2 Diesel	177 HP	7.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2003 CDI Jan 2003 — Jul 2005	3.2 Diesel	204 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI Jul 2005 — Jun 2006	3.2 Diesel	224 HP	7.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 2005 CDI 4Matic 4x4 Oct 2005 — Jun 2006	3.2 Diesel	224 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006	3.5 Petrol	272 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 350 2005 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jun 2006	3.5 Petrol	272 HP	10.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 400 2004 CDI Jan 2004 — Jul 2005	4.0 Diesel	260 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 420 2005 CDI Oct 2005 — Jun 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (314 HP)	4.0 Diesel	314 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2002 Mar 2002 — Feb 2004	5.0 Petrol	306 HP	11.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006	5.0 Petrol	306 HP	11.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁷⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 2004 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2004 — Jun 2006	5.0 Petrol	306 HP	12.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 55 2002 AMG Oct 2002 — Jun 2006 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds	5.4 Petrol	476 HP	12.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel

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