← Back to Search

2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320

All Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 trims (1996–2002) → All Mercedes-Benz E-Class generations →
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, Front Left, 10-27-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W210 (W210, 1996–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, Front Left, 10-27-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W210 FL E 320 CORE Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W210 E 320 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes E 270 CDI Elegance (W210 Facelift, 1999–2002) rear MJ by No machine-readable author provided. M 93 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1997 Mercedes-Benz E200 Elegance Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 is a 221-hp 3.2-liter V6 with an automatic 5-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 221 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 232 lb-ft of torque at 3000-4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 189.4 inches long on a 111.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.2L V6 (M112)
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower221 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque232 lb-ft @ 3000-4800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.4 in
Width70.8 in
Height56.2 in
Wheelbase111.5 in

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

2002 Lexus GS

2002 Lexus GS

300
220 hp · $38,605
Compare
2002 BMW 5 Series Unverified

2002 BMW 5 Series

530i
225 hp · $39,450
Compare
2002 Lincoln LS Unverified

2002 Lincoln LS

V6
220 hp · $33,955
Compare
2001 Nissan Maxima Unverified

2001 Nissan Maxima

GXE MT
222 hp · $22,949
Compare
2002 Acura TL

2002 Acura TL

Base
225 hp · $28,880
Compare
2004 Toyota Camry

2004 Toyota Camry

SE V6
225 hp · $23,315
Compare

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

48 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System12
Air Bags5
Structure5
Suspension5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Equipment4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 6, 2022 · Suspension, Engine
“Engine mount bracket broke causing steering problems from cv axel on drivers side”
Apr 21, 2021 · Electrical System
“INSTRUMENT PANEL DIED COMPLETELY .BETWEEN USES.”
Sep 3, 2020 · Visibility
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED AND THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS HAD BECOME INDENTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER…”
Jul 9, 2018 · Air Bags
“SRS LIGHT IS ON”
May 9, 2016 · Service Brakes
“ON APRIL 25, 2016, I NOTICED THAT A WHITE BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 10 MPH IN TRAFFIC. DESPITE THE WHITE WARNING LIGHT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

← Back to Search