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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

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Trims

E320
Avg. Price: $14,127
E320 4MATIC
Avg. Price: $14,814
E320 4MATIC Wagon
Avg. Price: $16,442
E320 CDI Turbodiesel
Avg. Price: $18,737
E320 Wagon
Avg. Price: $14,238
E500
Avg. Price: $15,011
E500 4MATIC
Avg. Price: $15,639
E500 4MATIC Wagon
Avg. Price: $16,972
E55 AMG
Avg. Price: $21,283
E55 AMG Wagon

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Based on 25 reviews

Mom's Ride. by Kirk173
 — A car of the family, the '05 E500 is one of the most comfortable highway cruisers I have ever driven. But put your foot down and it turns into a ferocious beast with its 5.0 L V8 boasting 302 HP and ... Read More
Great Car To Get You From A To B With A Nice Bit Of Class. by Jonathan
 — The Mercedes is quite a fun car, but Mercedes should have tuned the 5.0L for more than 303 hp. Its starting to appear a little bit dated, and making me want to give it the 2007 facelift. Nice brak... Read More
Awesome Performance From This Mercedes E320 Cdi! by Beason
 — This is a pretty and fun car. The color is a little different from silver or gray and is beautiful. The interior has wood trim and a panorama roof. There are screens on the rear windows that help keep... Read More

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes has added a diesel variant to the E-Class lineup. Unfortunately, the E320 CDI  is not available in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont, due to emissions restrictions.  An engine upgrade is expected for the base E320 midway through the year, and a sport package will also be added. The Mercedes scheduled maintenance program is no longer a complimentary service.

The E-Class is available in eight trim levels, configured through two body styles, three engines, and two drive trains.  Mercedes offers the E-Class as a sedan or a wagon, with rear- or all-wheel drive, powered by a V6, V8. The Diesel is only available as a RWD sedan, and the V8 wagon is AWD only.

The 320 models come standard with all the bells and whistles one might expect to find in a Mercedes, highlighted by the TeleAid assistance system, dual-zone automatic climate controls, steering wheel audio controls, leather upholstery, 10-way power front seats, and a memory system (front seats, mirrors, steering wheel).

The 320 models house a 3.2 liter V6, which generates 221 horsepower.  The CDI diesel 320 gets a turbocharged 3.2 liter inline six, good for 201 horsepower.  Both 320 engines are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift gate.  The 500s upgrade to a 5.0 liter V8, making 302 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque.  The 4Matic 500 uses the five-speed automatic, while the rear-wheel drive models get a new seven-speed version.

The current generation E-Class borrows many styling cues from the full size S-Class.  The results are a more dramatic exterior shape and an elegant interior presentation.  The E-Class is more expensive than its mid-size competitors, but this lineup is available with a AWD and a powerful V8.  This Mercedes also boasts advanced safety features like electronic braking, which improves the communication between the brakes and active safety systems.

Test drivers expressed great satisfaction with the E's ride - an ideal blend of cushioning and control.  An E55 AMG is available for the enthusiasts, but that sedan is categorized by itself.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Questions

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Why Does My Listing Show An Expiration Of June 9th Within "my Listings," Bu...

I wanted to see how my car looks when searching for cars of that type, in my vicinity. It doesn't appear at all. Also, under recent searches, it shows that my listing has expired when I have extende...

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How Much Is It To Replace A Fuel Pump For A Mercedes Benz E320 4matic

it act like it want to turn over, but it doesn't. It didn't give no warning that was going out though.

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Sos Warning Light Coming On In My 2005 E500

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How Do I Set The Clock?

I don't have the manual, and have tried to set the clock but cannot. Help please!

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How To Review Dealer

How do you submit dealer review on Cargurus?

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