2003 Mercedes E CLASS E320 AVANTGARDE

The W211 E320 CDI (2002-2009) brought V6 diesel refinement to the E-Class with the OM642 3.0-litre producing 224hp and 510Nm of torque. Outstanding long-distance cruiser combining genuine performance (0-62mph in 7.3 seconds) with 40+ mpg capability. The smooth V6 diesel made high-mileage motoring effortless. Available with 4MATIC and estate bodywork. SBC braking system standard on early cars. One of the best high-mileage executive choices of its era.

OM642 diesel has oil cooler seal failures causing oil/coolant mixing - critical issue. Swirl flap problems - many owners remove them. DPF issues on short-journey cars. Injector seal failures. Glow plug removal can be problematic due to seizure. SBC braking on early cars. Airmatic suspension wear. Turbo actuator failures cause limp mode. EGR valve clogging. Check for timing chain wear on high-mileage examples.

AMG Sport package, Airmatic suspension, 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, Command navigation with DVD, harman/kardon Logic 7 sound, panoramic roof (estate), full leather, Keyless Go, bi-xenon ILS headlights, heated/ventilated seats, designo options.