Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors

2003 – 2005 Convertible Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors had a short production run, from 2003 to 2005. Its petrol engines range from 163 to 306 hp across 6 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1998 – 2000), peak power rose from 218 to 306 hp, and minimum weight went up by 115 kg. It was also available as coupé and estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2003 – 2005

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 2002 – 2006

E-Klasse and predecessors 2002 – 2006

T-modell · Estate / wagon 2003 – 2006

Key specifications (range)

Power163 – 306 hp

0–100 km/h6.2 – 10.5 s

Top speed224 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy8.6 – 11.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (163 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	10.5 s	224	5-speed automatic
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	9.8 s	225	6-speed manual
240 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	10.2 s	230	5-speed automatic
240 6MT RWD (170 HP) 2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	9.7 s	232	6-speed manual
320 5AT RWD (218 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	218 hp	8.2 s	241	5-speed automatic
500 5AT RWD (306 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	306 hp	6.2 s	250	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5500 RPM163 HP @ 5500 RPM161 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM240 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 || 225/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.3/58 in (1,506/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3516 lbs (1595 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4707 lbs (2135 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5500 RPM163 HP @ 5500 RPM161 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM240 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 || 225/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.3/58 in (1,506/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4707 lbs (2135 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 218 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2597 cm3 (158 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 || 225/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4751 lbs (2155 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 250 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2597 cm3 (158 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 144.2 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 || 225/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4751 lbs (2155 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 269 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 160 KW @ 5700 RPM218 HP @ 5700 RPM215 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 3000-4600 RPM310 Nm @ 3000-4600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 || 225/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.8/58 in (1,494/1,473 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4817 lbs (2185 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 262 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55R 17 || 245/40R 17

Dimensions

Length: 183.3 in (4656 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.8/58.2 in (1,494/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3715 lbs (1685 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4906.1 lbs (2225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 265 g/km

Length4,656 mm

Width1,740 mm

Height1,412 mm

Wheelbase2,715 mm

Curb weight1,565 – 1,685 kg

Torque240 – 460 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.