1998 Mercedes-Benz

E320 Sedan

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L, EMS 2MODE CLKUP

Mercedes-Benz E320: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 221NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.060 hp/lb
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,660 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 37 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 4

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16%
SUSPENSION14%
STRUCTURE10%
EQUIPMENT8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
VISIBILITY8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 51 total.

Mercedes-Benz E320: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 155k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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