Compare 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $48,075 | $46,950 | $44,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $44,710 | $42,422 | $41,020 |
| Destination | $720 | $720 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/genuine Wood | Genuine Wood | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 70-30 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Sideguard | Tube 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | Audi Telematics By OnStar | BMW Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Parktronic | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Aluminum | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 265/35ZR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 4.2L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Sensotronic 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | Tiptronic | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.91 | 2.93 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.3 " | 189.4 " | 190.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.3 " | 76.1 " | 72.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.0 " | 62.0 " | 58.0 " |
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 4.2L V-8 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 221 @ 5,600 Rpm | 300 @ 6,200 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm |
| Torque | 232 @ 3,000 Rpm | 280 @ 2,700 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 90 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 Lbs. | 4,277 Lbs. | 3,461 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,578 Lbs. | 4,575 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,235 Lbs. | 1,102 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 " | 108.5 " | 113.7 " |
| Front Track | 61.4 " | 62.0 " | 61.3 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.4 " | 62.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 41.3 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 37.3 " | 36.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 39.3 " | 37.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.7 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.4 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.4 " | 58.6 " | 57.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.9 " | 57.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.9 Cu.ft. | 73.2 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 20.6 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
