Model year guide

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 345 on record.

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 recalls 2

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #24V874000 · manufacturer #2024120001/2/3 · 19/11/2024

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall …

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #19V918000 · manufacturer #2020040011 · 20/12/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 15 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 vehicles on record

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Other Mercedes-benz E 320 model years

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1986

2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz E 320 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.