2009 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

1.54 in (39 mm) — 265/35 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S

E 63 AMG

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 ZR18
— 9 J x 18 H2
1.54 in (39 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load) —

E 63 AMG (Performance Package) 8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 ZR18
— 9.5 J x 18 H2
1.73 in (44 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load) —

Technical data

Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model

Front axle

Rear axle

AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires44
All-season tires44
AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires44,45
All-season tires44,45

43 USA only. 44 Radial-ply tires. 45 Must not be used with snow chains. 388

Spare wheel

! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare

wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.

Technical data

Rims and tires

i The E 63 AMG wagon with folding third-row seat does not have a spare wheel. It is equipped with TIREFIT (Y page 355). Model Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire46
Collapsible tire46
Recommended tire inflation pressure

All (except E 63 AMG) 4 B x 17
1.34 in (34 mm) T 155/70 R17 110 M — 61 psi (4.2 bar)

E 63 AMG 6 B x 18
0.98 in (25 mm) — 175/55-18 95P 51 psi (3.5 bar)

46 Must not be used with snow chains.

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Electrical system Electrical system

E 320 BlueTEC 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.0 kW

E 300 4MATIC47
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW

E 350 (all models) 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.4 kW

E 550 (all models) 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW

E 63 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.1 kW

Type

12 V/100 Ah —

12 V/100 Ah Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33

12 V/100 Ah

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm)

12 V/100 Ah Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)

12 V/95 Ah NGK ILZKAR 7A10

0.039 in (1.0 mm)

15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 Nm)

15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm)

18 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (25 Nm - 30 Nm)

15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 Nm)

Electrode gap Tightening torque

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—

Model Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

47 Canada only. 390

Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length

Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height

Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

48 Canada only. 49 USA only.

Technical data

Main dimensions

Sedan Wagon

Sedan Wagon

E 320 BlueTEC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.4 in (1 484 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.3 in (1 557 mm) 61.1 in (1 552 mm)

E 300 4MATIC48
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 59.0 in (1 498 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 35049
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.4 in (1 484 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.7 in (1 567 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 350 4MATIC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) 192.3 in (4 884 mm) 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 59.0 in (1 499 mm) 59.4 in (1 509 mm) 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

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Sedan Wagon50

Sedan Wagon50

E 55050
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 57.7 in (1 465 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.7 in (1 567 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 550 4MATIC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.1 in (1 475 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 63 AMG 192.2 in (4 881 mm) 193.7 in (4 919 mm) 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 56.3 in (1 431 mm) 58.5 in (1 485 mm) 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.1 in (1 551 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

Technical data

Main dimensions Model Overall vehicle length

Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height

Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

50 USA only. 392

Weights

Model Roof load

All models max. 220 lb (100 kg)

Technical data

Weights

393

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.

For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing. If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). G Warning! Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment. Keep service fluids out of the reach of children.

Engine with oil filter

Model E 350 (all models) E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC51
E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG52

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

9.3 US qt (8.8 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

51 Canada only. 52 Engine with oil cooler. 394

Automatic transmission

Front axle

Rear axle

Model E 320 BlueTEC E 35053
E 55053
E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG54
E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 320 BlueTEC E 55053
E 35053
E 63 AMG

53 USA only. 51 Canada only. 54 Automatic transmission with oil cooler.

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Capacity 9.7 US qt (9.2 l)

8.6 US qt (8.1 l)

9.3 US qt (8.8 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

1.4 US qt (1.3 l)

1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)

Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D

395

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Transfer case

Power steering

Brake system Cooling system

Fuel tank, including a reserve of

Model E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 (all models) E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG

All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG

Air conditioning system

—

51 Canada only. 396

Capacity 0.62 US qt (0.59 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Transfer Case Fluid

approx. 1.0 US qt (0.9 l) approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) approx. 13.7 US qt (13.0 l) approx. 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)

approx. 11.9 US qt (11.3 l) approx. 12.5 US qt (11.8 l) 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

MB Power Steering Fluid (Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

Gasoline engine: Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) Diesel engine: ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R 12)

Model

Washer system Washer system and headlamp cleaning system

Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Using engine oils and oil filters of a

specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not

Capacity 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number. Model

Engine type 642
272

MB sheet number 229.51
229.5

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC56

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Windshield Washer Concentrate55 (Y page 402) Washer fluid mixing ratio (Y page 402)

Model

E 35057
E 350 4MATIC E 55057
E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG

Engine type 272
272
273
273
156

MB sheet number 229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.558

i MB sheet numbers are printed on the

outside of oil containers.

55 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. 56 Canada only. 57 USA only. 58 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.

Engine oil additives ! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty.

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Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system. ! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Brake fluid G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions: RHave the fuel tank only partially filled

with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up

with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

RAvoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

RDo not exceed an engine speed of

3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

RDo not exceed 2/3 of maximum

accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded gasoline. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, IPA, IBA, and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.

The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) that meets the ASTM D975 standard. Failure to use ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL can severely damage the vehicle’s exhaust after-treatment device. To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is offered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer. ! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. For further information on diesel fuel pump labeling, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). B5 biodiesel Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC approves the use of B5 biodiesel (standard diesel with a maximum of up to 5% biodiesel content) in all Common Rail Injection (CDI) and BlueTEC diesel engines. Diesel fuels containing a higher percentage of biodiesel content will cause damage to your engine and are not approved. Biodiesel can be refined from a variety of raw materials which may result in widely varying properties. Only use approved biodiesel. Approved biodiesel meets the ASTM D6751
standard and has the necessary oxidation stability (minimum 6 hours, proved with EN14112 method) to prevent deposits and/ or corrosion. The use of non-approved biodiesel may damage the fuel system. Please ask your service station for further information. If the B5 biodiesel blend is not sufficiently labeled to clearly indicate that it meets the above standards, please do not use it. The Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of fuels

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. not meeting Mercedes-Benz approved fuel standards.

Gasoline additives (gasoline engine) A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: RWarm-up hesitation RUnstable idle RKnocking/pinging RMisfire RPower loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation. ! Damage or malfunction resulting from

poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited warranties.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: RCorrosion protection RFreeze protection RBoiling protection (by increasing the boiling

point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only.

Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/ Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡ (-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266‡ (130†). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protection. Refer to the Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50%

anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35‡ [-37†]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions.

The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

Model

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC59
E 350 (all models) E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG

-35‡ (-37†) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)

6.0 US qt (5.7 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l)

Approximate freeze protection

-49‡ (-45†) 7.6 US qt (7.2 l) 5.9 US qt (5.5 l)

6.6 US qt (6.2 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

Cooling system

59 Canada only.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

“MB SummerFit”.

X Mix with water for temperatures above

freezing point.

X Mix with commercially available premixed

washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.

Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point: 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water) For temperatures below freezing point: 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

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Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time May 28, 2008
GSP/OIS Printed in U. S. A.

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com (USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only). G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.

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