Mercedes-Benz E320 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz E320 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 2 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mercedes-Benz E320 is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Mercedes-Benz E320 is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 4MATIC Wagon, which took 8.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 13 verified production tests of the Mercedes-Benz E320, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.28 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.58 seconds at 90.35 mph.
Separately, 2 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Mercedes-Benz E320, led by the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan at 3.90 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 6.40sec 2005 CDI Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.28sec Across 13 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.90sec 1997 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.58sec @ 90.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.20sec 1999 4MATIC Wagon
Across 13 verified production runs, the Mercedes-Benz E320 ranges from 6.40 to 8.20 seconds 0–60, with a 7.28-second average. 2 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Mercedes-Benz E320 Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s E320 performance record spans 1994 to 2008, with 15 verified tests covering the W124, W210, and W211 eras. It began in the W124 years as a 217-hp M104-powered gasoline six-cylinder, where the 1994 Wagon reached 60 mph in 8.1 seconds. The W210 generation then broadened the car’s performance range substantially, still centered on gasoline power but stretching from 217 hp to 582 hp across tested examples; a standard 1996 Sedan cut the benchmark to 7.1 seconds, while the 1997 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan reset the upper limit at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 12.1-second quarter-mile at 120 mph.
Through the 2003-2008 W211 period, the E320 shifted to a narrower 201-221 hp band and added diesel alongside gasoline power. That era’s quickest result came from the 2005 CDI Sedan at 6.4 seconds to 60 mph, with BlueTEC and Sport Sedan tests filling out the same general mid-6- to low-7-second range. Across the full dataset, production E320s run from 8.2 seconds for the 1999 4MATIC Wagon to the 6.4-second W211 diesel best, placing the model today as a midsize executive platform whose measured performance evolved from naturally aspirated inline-six gasoline roots into both gasoline and turbo-diesel forms.
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Mercedes-Benz E320 0–60 Times by Generation: W124 to W211
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| W211 | 2003–2009 | 6.95s | 6.40s — 2005 CDI Sedan | 6 | The W211 generation (2003–2009) averaged 6.95 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2005 CDI Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 201 to 221 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-6, 3.2L V6 configurations. |
| W210 | 1996–2002 | 7.48s | 6.70s — 1997 Sedan | 6 | The W210 generation (1996–2002) averaged 7.48 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1997 Sedan at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 217 to 582 hp across 3.2L I-6, 3.2L V6, 6.0L V8, 7.4L V12 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| W124 | 1994–1995 | 8.10s | 8.10s — 1994 Wagon | 1 | The W124 generation (1994–1995) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1994 Wagon at 8.10 seconds. Output was 217 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations. |
W211 2003–2009
Avg 0–60 6.95s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 6
2005 CDI Sedan
The W211 generation (2003–2009) averaged 6.95 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2005 CDI Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 201 to 221 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-6, 3.2L V6 configurations.
W210 1996–2002
Avg 0–60 7.48s
Fastest 6.70s
Tests 6
1997 Sedan
The W210 generation (1996–2002) averaged 7.48 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 1997 Sedan at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 217 to 582 hp across 3.2L I-6, 3.2L V6, 6.0L V8, 7.4L V12 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
W124 1994–1995
Avg 0–60 8.10s
Fastest 8.10s
Tests 1
1994 Wagon
The W124 generation (1994–1995) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1994 Wagon at 8.10 seconds. Output was 217 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz E320 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
13 production tests + 2 modified · 10 years ▾
2008 Mercedes-Benz E320
1 production run Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Production Tests 1
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC Sedan
7.00sec 0–60
15.30s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 208 hp
- Torque
- 388 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,012 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 23 C / 32 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 13 production runs
How we verify Mercedes-Benz E320 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz E320 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz E320 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz E320 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 90 mph. That 2008 BlueTEC used the 208-hp OM642 turbo-diesel, made 388 lb-ft, and was tested in rear-wheel-drive sedan form.
The quickest E320 on record is the 1997 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan at 3.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is not a stock car, though; its modification status is heavily modified. That same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the E320 name at 12.1 seconds at 120 mph.
The fastest stock E320 on record is the 2005 CDI Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. Since the overall quickest E320 is a heavily modified RENNtech build, the 2005 CDI is the proper benchmark for buyers asking about production-spec or stock E320 performance.
Across 15 verified E320 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.89 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.2 seconds at 93.2 mph. Results range from a 3.9-second heavily modified RENNtech sedan to an 8.2-second 1999 4MATIC Wagon, showing a wide spread across trims and eras.
The W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E320, sold from 2003 to 2009, averages 6.95 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest version is the 2005 CDI Sedan at 6.4 seconds. W211 E320s were tested with both diesel and gasoline powertrains, using turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines.
The W210-generation E320, covering 1996 to 2002, averages 6.69 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests. The quickest W210 on record is the 1997 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan at 3.9 seconds, though that car is heavily modified. Tested W210 output ranges from 217 to 582 hp.
The W124 E320 is represented by one verified test, a 1994 Wagon. It reaches 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, which is also the generation average and fastest recorded time for the W124 E320. That version used a naturally aspirated gasoline setup rated at 217 hp.
The CDI Sedan is quicker. Across recorded tests, the E320 CDI Sedan averages 6.75 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 6.4 seconds. The E320 BlueTEC Sedan averages 6.93 seconds and has a best of 6.8 seconds. On straight-line acceleration, CDI holds the edge.
Yes. Across recorded runs, E320 Sedans average 7.28 seconds from 0-60 mph, while Wagons average 7.85 seconds. The best Sedan result is 6.7 seconds, versus 7.6 seconds for the best Wagon. The slowest E320 tested is also a Wagon: the 1999 4MATIC Wagon at 8.2 seconds.
Across 15 E320 tests, the average quarter-mile is 15.2 seconds at 93.2 mph. The quickest quarter-mile ever recorded for an E320 is 12.1 seconds at 120 mph by the heavily modified 1997 RENNtech E7.4RS Sedan. For the 2008 BlueTEC Sedan, the quarter-mile figure is 15.3 seconds at 90 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz E320 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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