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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W211 FL E 280 Iridium Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W211 (W211, 2003–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W211 FL E 280 Iridium Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W211) China (5) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercedes Benz E320 Side View (cropped) by Arewell, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance (W 211) – Heckansicht, 13. Mai 2011, Velbert by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mb e500 023 by Dr. Thomas Bastian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4MATIC is a 221-hp 3.2-liter V6 with an automatic 5-spd and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 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 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 189.7 inches long on a 112.4-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 TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.7 in
Width71.7 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase112.4 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

532 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

532 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (16 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System218
Fuel System133
Gasoline132
Service Brakes100
Air Bags30
Electrical System29
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 20, 2025 · Service Brakes
“This is not about an accident. It's about the vehicle's condition. Precisely, about the brake service warning. Red warning with beeping on dashboard saying I need to bring it to workshop for service…”
Jul 22, 2025 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Car smells like gas. Constantly a couple machanic. Did some repairs. But there’s a small leak as well from a smoke test. Gas leaks in more than one area. Oil leaks everywhere. Evap leak didn’t pass…”
Feb 19, 2025 · Service Brakes
“There has not been an incident report, however, my brakes failed while driving and I pulled over. This is the fault the SBC System which has an Extended 25 year warranty. I brought it into Mercedes…”
Jul 7, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Fuel pump housing failed allowing gas to leak, further degrading parts of the fuel system, ultimately causing the locking ring to fail and gas to leak under rear passenger seat. Fumes filled the cabin…”
Jun 26, 2024 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and arriving to the residence; the contact became aware that after parking the vehicle in the garage…”

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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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