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Exterior Moved to a new platform for 2003, the E-Class sedan displays more flowing lines than its predecessor and sports a lower, swept-back front end. Oval headlights are angled back more sharply, and a sculpted trunk replaced the former squared-off profile. The front fenders, hood, trunk lid and bolted-on frame members are made of aluminum. An Airmatic air suspension is standard on the E500 and E55 AMG and optional on the E350. An AMG Sport Package for the E350 and E500 includes sculpted front and rear aprons and staggered-width 18-inch wheels. An Appearance Package for the E350 and E500 includes sculpted side skirts and active-curve headlights. Interior Front-seat occupants in the five-passenger interior face a V-shaped console. Standard equipment includes a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and Mercedes' COMAND instrument panel system. A navigation system is optional. Four-zone automatic climate control goes into the E500. Under the Hood The new E350 gets a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6, while the E500 packs a 5.0-liter V-8 that cranks out 302 hp and 339 pounds-feet of torque. The supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 in E55 AMG models delivers 469 hp and 516 pounds-feet of torque. In the E320 CDI sedan, a 3.2-liter inline-six-cylinder diesel produces 201 hp and 369 pounds-feet of torque. The rear-drive E350 and E500 use a seven-speed-automatic transmission, but other models have a five-speed automatic. Safety Sensotronic brake control, which is a brake-by-wire system, promises faster, more surefooted emergency response. Antilock brakes and Mercedes-Benz's Electronic Stability Program are standard. Adaptive front airbags deploy at a lower force in less-severe collisions. Side-impact and side curtain-type airbags are standard. Driving Impressions Civility reigns behind the wheel of the E-Class. Everything about this car is smooth and luxurious. The redesigned 2003 E-Class lost most of the heavy feel that was unpleasantly noticeable on previous models. The refined E500 delivers lively acceleration whether it's starting from a standstill, passing or merging. Trimmed in beautiful wood, the dashboard layout is a little too complicated for some people, and the tachometer should be a bit larger. Consumers seeking stunning four-door performance need not search any further than the E55 AMG, which responds to the throttle like a supercar and has taut handling to match. Few cars of this caliber are so satisfying overall. -- INSTALLED FEATURES: Grille color: chrome, Air filtration, Cargo area light, Center console trim: wood, Dash trim: wood, Door trim: wood, Floor Mat Material: carpet, Floor Mats: front, Floor Mats: front and rear, Front air conditioning zones: dual, Front air conditioning: climate control, Front headrests: power adjustable, Reading lights, Shift knob trim: leather and wood, Steering wheel trim: leather, Center console: front console with storage, Convience features, Cruise control, Cupholders, Easy entry: driver, Front power outlet, Includes driver seat, Includes passenger seat, Multi-function remote, Power steering, Remote trunk release, Steering wheel mounted controls: audio, Steering wheel mounted controls: phone, Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic, Storage: cargo net, Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, Storage: door pockets, Storage: seatback, Storage: under seat, Universal remote transmitter, ABS: 4-wheel, Braking assist, Center differential, all wheel drive, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Front Suspension Classification: independent, Front Suspension Type: double wishbones, Front brakes: ventilated disc, Limited slip differential: center, Rear Suspension Classification: independent, Rear Suspension Type: multi-link, Rear brakes: disc, Stability control, Stabilizer bar(s): front and rear, Traction control, CD-controller, Clock, External temperature display, In-Dash CD: single disc, Low fuel level, pre-wired for phone, Radio: AM/FM, Satellite communications: TeleAid, Speed Sensitive Volume Control, Tachometer, Trip computer, Daytime running lights, Exterior entry lights, Front fog lights, Headlights: Auto on/off, Headlights: auto delay off, Rear fog lights, 16 Inch Wheels, H Speed Rated Tires, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Type: all season, Front wipers: intermittent, Front wipers: rain sensing, Heated windshield washer jets, Power windows, Power windows: remote operation, Rear defogger, Anti-theft alarm system, Child safety locks, Child seat anchors, Emergency interior trunk release, Engine immobilizer, Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming, Exterior mirrors: heated, Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals, Exterior mirrors: power, Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt, Front airbags: dual, Head airbags: front and rear, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic, Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation, Power door locks: remote, Rolling code security, Side airbags: front and rear, Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor, Adjustable lumbar support: power, Center armrest: folding, Front seat type: bucket, Height adjustable, Passenger Seating: 5, Power adjustments, Rear center seatbelt: 3-point, Rear heat: vents, Seatbelt force limiters, Seatbelt pretensioners, Type: bench, Upholstery: leather iCarz Inc is your source for unbeatable prices on high-quality pre-owned vehicles. 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