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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP $73,000 - $115,650
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2003 Audi S6
MSRP $88,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Diesel I6 Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
3.2L/195 3.2L/197 5.0L/303 5.5L/332
4.2L/255
Fuel System
CDI SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
221 hp @ 5600 rpm 201 hp @ 4200 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 469 hp @ 6100 rpm
340 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque
232 ft-lb @ 3000 - 4800 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1800 - 2600 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700 - 4250 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2650 - 4500 rpm
310 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, AMG SpeedShift
5-speed "Tiptronic" automatic transmission-inc: Dynamic Shift Programming, hill detection capability, sport mode setting
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.9 - 16.6 L/100 km
16.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 10.9 L/100 km
10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 16.6 L/100 km
10.3 - 16.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L
82.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
5 - 7
Front Head Room
950 - 963 mm
978 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,433 mm
1,427 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 965 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 - 914 mm
947 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,415 mm
Trunk Volume
450 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,855 mm
2,758 mm
Length, Overall
4,818 - 4,869 mm
4,912 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,821 mm
N/A
Height, Overall
1,453 - 1,496 mm
1,448 mm
Min Ground Clearance
124 - 140 mm
122 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,674 - 1,919 kg
1,825 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P245/40ZR18 P225/55HR16
P255/40ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P265/35ZR18 P225/55HR16 P245/40ZR18
P255/40ZR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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