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1997 Mercedes-Benz E320

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Mercedes-Benz E320
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

80 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Suspension 36 Seat Belts 10 Air Bags 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320?

EPA figures for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, most often about: Suspension, Seat Belts, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.