2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

Name: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Rating: 4.8 (185 reviews)

Price: $7,995

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Pros

Sleek and dignified design inside and out, pleasing blend of ride and handling, sophisticated safety features, all-wheel drive available on both sedans and wagons.

Cons

More expensive than competitors, confusing control layout, electronically controlled brakes lack progressive feel.

What’s new

Diesel fans, rejoice! After years of waiting, a Mercedes-Benz diesel is once again available in the States, as the E320 CDI joins the lineup. For now, this model is only 45-state certified, meaning that it's unavailable in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont. Beginning in March 2005, the base E320 becomes the E350 with the addition of a 3.5-liter V6 with 51 more horsepower. At the same time, a sport package will be added, which features upgraded suspension tuning and wheels, as well as steering wheel-mounted shift buttons. Complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.

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Although it costs more than its peers, a combination of excellent driving dynamics, numerous safety and luxury features and high style make the E-Class one of our favorites.

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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
E320 Sedan
$7,995
fair price
$167 below market
- 73,325 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Quattro Autos (8 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Chantilly, VA
Non-smoker owner, Vehicle Runs Well, Smooth ride, Always parked indoors, All records in possession, Upgraded stereo, Regularly maintained, Lots of sto...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBUF65J05A727305
Stock: Q7305M
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-07-2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
E500 Sedan
$5,900
- 124,006 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- MZ Auto (38 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Winchester, VA
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 - $6,900 : Step into luxury with this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500! Finished in a stunning blue exterior with a complementa...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBUF70J65A688894
Stock: S10310
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2024

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Best car I have ever owned!

cdrhoek, 03/03/2012

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)

Totally trouble free. This car has been as reliable as my Honda (no small feat!). 36MPG on the highway at 70 mph. Quiet, passengers have no idea it is a diesel. Performance is better than the gasoline version of the same car. This is the last year with the straight 6 mercedes diesel, as bullet-proof a motor as Mercedes has ever made. I would never consider buying another Mercedes that …

Most Fun to Drive (Still is.)

ccelpjack, 09/21/2015

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)

The 2005 E320 CDI is the most fun to drive car that I've ever owned in my short 70 years. This car was made to be driven and driven hard! I've owned four Mercedes vehicles-1 gas and 3 diesels and the 2005 E320 CDI is the fastest and nearly has the most torque of the three. I absolutely love to drive this car. It literally is as solid as a rock. It tracks down the highway like an …

Car Performance

Jim Smith, 03/21/2007

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)

Car when running correctly was wonderful, but had it in 11 times for major problems, 0 rings replaced twice, two fuel line leaks, transmission went out, and on and on. Lots of keyless go problems. Mercedes would not extend warranty for me. Dealership was very good in handling these problems, but Mercedes would not stand behind product

Still fast and a headturner after 4 yrs.

Ernest C, 11/17/2008

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Rwd 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 7A)

After leasing my 2005 E500, I decided to keep it. And I don't regret it. I love this car! It's black with chrome wheels and gets a lot of attention. I have not had any major problems. Other than the scheduled maintenance, I took it in for an AC glitch. I love the luxury equipments that came standard. From the GPS and satellite to the pulsating seats and xenon headlamps. And this bad boy …

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2005 E-Class Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

E320

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$48,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$223/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the E-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

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