• SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: (14) month subscription
• PHONE EQUIPMENT -inc: hands-free communication system *handset/cradle sold separately*
• SUNROOF PKG -inc: glass sunroof pwr rear window sunshade rear side door sun blinds
• 6-DISC CD CHANGER
• HEATED FRONT SEATS
• Atlas grey grille w/four chrome ribs chrome surround
• Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses light-sensing auto-on headlamps automatic lamp substitution
• Touch turn signals (flashes three times w/one touch)
• Front halogen foglamps
• Single red rear foglamp
• Programmable daytime running lamps
• Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: RH mirror reverse tilt down memory integrated turn signals
• Auto-dimming driver mirror
• Dual aero-blade infrared rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer system
• 10-way pwr front seats w/3-position memory drivers adjustable lumbar support
• Premium leather upholstery-inc: seating surfaces door trim inserts head restraints front seatbacks door armrests
• Center console-inc: enclosed storage dual front cupholders
• Velour floor carpeting/mats
• Stainless-steel door sill trim
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls
• 4-way pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory programmable easy-entry/ exit feature
• Hand-polished burl walnut wood trim-inc: dash console doors
• COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: large color-LCD screen (10) soft key controls AM/FM/weatherband radio & CD-player
• Multifunction display in speedometer face-inc: trip computer exterior temp gauge oil level check digital speedometer radio/CD player status reminder/malfunction messages driver-programmable settings cruise control
• Instrumentation-inc: fuel/coolant temp electronic bar-graph digital touch shift/mode selection display quartz clock
• Audible reminders & message-inc: open door exterior lamp failure headlamps on parking brake on low fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid remove ignition key
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display
• Pwr windows w/express down/up
• Pwr door locks w/drive away locking
• Cruise control
• Tele Aid GPS stolen vehicle recovery system w/remote door unlock automatic alarm notification alert
• SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system anti-theft engine immobilizer driver-programmable user-recognition features drive away automatic locking
• SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk opening/closing windows panic alarm fuel filler door lock/unlock all doors or drivers
• Universal garage door opener
• Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection
• Automatic quad-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters sun sensors (4) individual digital temp/airflow/rear-cabin temp controls tunnel mode w/one touch closing of all windows seat-belt sensors (allows climate controls to focus first on occupied seats)
• Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time/exterior temp
• AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: 9-speakers 4-channel amplifier automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment fiber-optic

Dimensions

• 21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 15.9
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 189.7, overall width (inches): 71.3, overall height (inches): 57.2, wheelbase (inches): 112.4, front track (inches): 61.4, rear track (inches): 61.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.4
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.4, rear headroom (inches): 37.7, front leg room (inches): 41.9, rear leg room (inches): 35.6, front shoulder room (inches): 56.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 97.2
• Load restraint net
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,812

Performance

• 4,966 cc 5 liters V 8 front engine with 97 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder
• Automatic front and rear suspension levelling
• Emission control level FED
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 20 and EPA city (mpg): 16
• Full-time 4x4-wheel drive
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 225 kW , 302 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 339 ft lb , 460 Nm @ 2,700 rpm
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Responsive suspension
• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: rear and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control, rear control for climate control and rear outlet 4
• Audio anti-theft protection: code
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Automatic five-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode, shift lever on floor, 3.95:1 first gear ratio, 2.42:1 second gear ratio, 1.49:1 third gear ratio, 1:1 fourth gear ratio, 0.83:1 fifth gear ratio and 3.15:1 reverse gear ratio
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Coming home device
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Cruise control
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
• Driver power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic indicator lights
• Element antenna
• External temperature
• Floor covering: carpet in load area
• Floor mats
• Front and rear ashtray
• Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
• Front and rear reading lights
• Front seat back storage
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
• Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console
• Garage door opener
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Illuminated entry system
• Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
• Lockable glove compartment
• Low fuel level warning
• Low washer fluid level warning
• Luxury trim wood & leather on gearknob, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player
• Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions, five passenger seat positions and head restraint
• Nine speaker(s)
• Online information system
• Passenger seat and rear seats secondary ventilation controls
• Rear air conditioner
• Rear heater
• Rear seat center armrest integral box
• Remote audio controls
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Seating: five seats
• Service interval indicator
• Smart card / smart key manual, includes memory seat adjustments and includes memory steering wheel position
• Tachometer
• Telematics 240 and 12
• Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter

Exterior

• Automatic operation rear view mirror
• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Body side molding
• Chrome/bright trim on side of body and on bumpers
• Coefficient of drag: 0.27
• Day time running lights
• Door entry light
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 245 mm tire width, 45% tire profile and H tire rating
• Front and rear alloy wheels with 17 inch rim diam and 8 inch rim width
• Front fog lights
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• Heated washer
• Metallic paint
• Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
• Rear fog lights
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Safety

• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with pre-tensioners , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
• Brake assist system
• Brake by wire
• Cornering brake control
• Driver front airbag intelligent , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Front and rear roof airbag
• Front side airbag with occupant sensors , rear side airbag
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Immobilizer
• Peripheral anti-theft protection
• Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
• Stability control
• Two height adjustable electric adjustable active head restraints on front seats , three head restraints on rear seats with dipping for reverse

These tests were performed on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class VS. Other Heavy Passenger Cars

Frontal Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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	Head
	46.2

	Chest
	43.3

	Left_Leg
	70.6

	Right_Leg
	55.5

Frontal Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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	Head
	75.6

	Chest
	30

	Left_Leg
	39.1

	Right_Leg
	54.9

Side Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	92.8

	Chest
	88

	Pelvis
	83.8

Side Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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Missing Data

Recall Campaign #04V296000

• Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WIL
• Consequence: IF VEHICLES ARE NOT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH MILEAGE COMBINED WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE ACTUATIONS, OR A HIGH BRAKE ACTUATION FREQUENCY, THE PUMP MOTOR OF THE SBC MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES, THEREBY TRIGGERING THE HYDRAULIC
• Action: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Campaign #04V296000

• Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WIL
• Consequence: IF VEHICLES ARE NOT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH MILEAGE COMBINED WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE ACTUATIONS, OR A HIGH BRAKE ACTUATION FREQUENCY, THE PUMP MOTOR OF THE SBC MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES, THEREBY TRIGGERING THE HYDRAULIC
• Action: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21M 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Campaign #04V296000

• Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
• Consequence: IF VEHICLES ARE NOT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH MILEAGE COMBINED WITH A HIGH NUMBER OF BRAKE ACTUATIONS, OR A HIGH BRAKE ACTUATION FREQUENCY, THE PUMP MOTOR OF THE SBC MAY RUN OUT OF PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES, THEREBY TRIGGERING THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
• Action: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21M 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Campaign #05V133000

• Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.
• Consequence: IN THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WILL BE NOTICEABLY LONGER.
• Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET AND REPLACEMENT GROUND WIRE TO THE SBC PUMP UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SBC PUMP UNIT IN SL VEHICLES PRODUCED DURING A LIMITED PRODUCTION PERIOD. THE RECALL BEGAN