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1995 Mercedes E300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 E300.

Model year201520121995

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 825 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 825 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnMARKEROEM · verified
Tire size195-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter6020940404
Battery0009823308
Front wiper blades2108200245
Thermostat6012000015 alt 6012030076

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width68.5 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight3483 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.7 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Ignition Timing6-10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Oil Capacity5.20 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance825 cca

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure43.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.299 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.764 in / 0.287 in

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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