2003 Mercedes-Benz E320

The optional E320 Sport Package lends a bolder appearance and improved performance with the S-class' Airmatic DC suspension, bi-xenon headlights with headlamp washers, blue tinted glass, LED brake lights, sculpted side skirts, sporty front bumper and rear apron, and 17-inch wheels and 245/45R17 tires.


The interior is more luxurious than before, with a new sweeping dashboard, elegant wood and chrome trim elements, and a full array of power amenities. The E320 comes equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control, and features like a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power windows with one-touch up/down operation and auto-dimming mirrors. A new, power flip-down panel in the center console houses switches for many vehicle functions. At the touch of a button, it opens to reveal an extra storage space or the newly available six-disc CD changer when it is ordered. The standard high-performance 10-speaker audio system adds surround sound, and the optional Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio system takes audio performance to an even higher level with seven-channel surround sound, 420 watts of total output and 12 high-end speakers.

A panoply of Mercedes safety technology comes standard on the E320, including anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, straight-line traction control and ESP stability control.

Standard 10-way power seats assure driver- and front-passenger comfort. The optional Dynamic Drive seats adjust pressure in air cushions automatically in response to driving input. For example, the seat will automatically increase air pressure in the left-side seatback bolster during right-hand cornering. These seats even feature a massage function. Optional ventilated seats help to cool the driver and front passenger quickly on hot days, and the available heated seats and steering wheel provide cold-weather comfort.


The E320 can be equipped with a power tilt/slide glass sunroof or the new Panorama sunroof that creates the look of an all-glass roof and has a much larger opening than the conventional sunroof. Special glass filters out excessive sunlight, which can be further limited by power sunshades. A solar cell panel available with the Panorama roof powers the climate control's blower motor to help cool the interior on hot sunny days.


Several high-tech options can enhance convenience and safety. The Distronic adaptive cruise control system that uses radar to maintain a set distance from a vehicle traveling in front. The Keyless Go system allows the driver to unlock the car simply by touching the door handle, and to start the car by touching the gearshift knob. The Parktronic parking assist uses sound waves to detect and warn the driver about obstacles in front of or behind the car. Later in the model year, the E-Class will offer an optional power trunk closer.