Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel Consumer Reviews
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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)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
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 wasn't a diesel.
Most Fun to Drive (Still is.)
ccelpjack, 09/21/2015
updated 09/25/2017
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
60 of 63 people found this review helpful
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 arrow and when I pass a semi at highway speeds (or a little more) it doesn't waver one single millimeter. I sometimes take it out on the Interstate and drive it just for the fun of it. I LOVE THIS CAR!
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Jim Smith, 03/21/2007
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
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
Outstanding automobile
Four door sedan, 10/23/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is my third MB. It is the best auto I have ever owned or driven. My wife and all who have driven it, rate it as the best drive and ride they have experienced. Mileage is fantastic. A 1000 mi. trip, with 900 miles of turnpike driving resulted in 35.9 mpg as measured with fill to cap to start and fill to cap at finish
A Great Ride So Far
benz_man, 04/10/2013
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
36 of 40 people found this review helpful
We bought our 05 CDI with 48K on it 1 year ago tomorrow so I thought this would be a good time to right a review since I came here to read a bunch before I bought it. This car is a joy to drive and has been nothing but great for us. We downsized from an 07 Suburban because we really didn't need the room anymore and the Suburban is hard to give up if you've ever driven one. Great mileage, pretty much 28 in town and 35-37ish highway. This car feels safe, drives great, is quiet and has been bulletproof. I had one service issue, a door lock problem. The extended warranty covered it for 100 bucks. Drive one and put your foot into it. The diesel torque will put a smile on your face, I promise.
Beauty AND the Beast are one in the same!!! STILL!
Steve M, 10/24/2021
updated 09/13/2023
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this well-cared for E320 CDI from a MB mechanic. Engine and chassis all in great condition. The interior is kinda dirty but cleaned up decent, and I will re-dye the seats. As for performance in my short time having it...it has been the fastest, best handling yet fuel efficient car I have owned in my 61 years. It has classic MB looks, so does not look dated. The ride is smooth, braking smooth and power???? Yikes! Now, to be fair, the previous owner did some mods, like a Race IQ performance tune, EGR, cat and muffler deletes and a larger intercooler. He claims it has 280HP in this configuration and about 470ft lb of torque. All I know, is it goes 0-60 in about 5 seconds!!! He liked this car so much, that when it hit 200k miles, he found another one of same year but with only 60k, which he will simply do it all over again. This car is beauty AND the Beast! UPDATE: 3/11/12 My 2005 E320 CDI is the Bomb! The ride is sooo nice and love the way it throws you back in the seat. It looks like new outside and decent inside. The cloth side got patched, so it looks ok. The positives for this car is: 1. Great MPG for such a fast car, at 37mpg. 2. It IS such a fast car. 3. The ride is smooth with decent cornering. 4. The body is holding up amazing for a 17 year old car in NE Ohio. Still original paint. 5. All systems work. 6. Nice size trunk. 7. Most of the work that needs done on the car(brakes, thermostat, oil/coolant/transmission/brake fluid changes, suspension parts, the average mechanically inclined person can do...especially with the help of YouTube. Cons are: 1. Yes, it has had some work. It has 204k miles. 2. Diesel is $1.00 more than regular. While diesel is more expensive, the ride more than justifies the small extra cost per tankful If you can find one of these in good shape...buy it. You too will love it. UPDATE: I have had the first issue. One of the brake lines started leaking, so the SBC system shut down and the car only had 40% braking power. Enough for me to carefully drive it home. used my Foxwell scanner on it but the car didn't throw a code it could read. Took it to a indie garage that is good w euro cars, and they found the leak/issue. Cost me $400 for line replacement/brake system flush and bleeding. Dealer would have been worse. Still love this car, but be aware...if you have a CDI MB, most indie garages will not want to work on them. So that means you need to find one that will, or you're stuck w the Stealerships. Luckily, I found one. This is still my second favorite car I have ever owned out of approx 40 cars in 62 yars. I have 5 as of today. I like buying cars that have depreciated to 80% of new value but have good reliability reputations. This was just such a car. UPDATE: I have owned this car for 21000 miles. In addition to the brake line mentioned above, I have replaced the battery, motor mounts, a wheel bearing and usual maintenance. It has been a pretty reliable car and is my most fun to drive. Now that I have a good indie to work on things I can't do, the costs aren't too bad. It still looks great, runs great and is still worth what I paid for it. No new car can say the same.
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I would drive this into the afterlife if I could
R. Ishkanian, 06/07/2017
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Go for the mechanical beauty of the naturally balanced Inline 6 with the iron block. At 18:1 compression it will outlast subsequent aluminum versions. Use Power Source Diesel Kleen once in a while and keep the injectors clean and lubricated. I have had my 2006 CDI for 145,000 miles and would not part with it EVER. I have driven 1,300 miles in one sitting (several times) and felt great afterwards. MPG is best with the right tires. I had Michelins and could easily get 40 mpg. Switched to other brands and it was a little harder to get that level of MPG. The car is VERY solid and well built. Get clear impact film for the driving lights to protect them from rocks. The rear seat is a little awkward to get out of. The cloth door jambs have worn a bit on the driver's side. Great stability. I upgraded the headlight bulbs to Phillips brightest and it was a great improvement. Suggestion for MBZ, let us adjust the high and low beams individually not as one set. Honestly I would put this against any other car for comfort, performance, efficiency and longevity.
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Change your transmission oil!
Justacustomer, 04/29/2008
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I really loved having this car, but now I am told that I need a new transmission. I drive a lot, which is why I got the diesel. One time I got 40 miles per gallon on a trip to the shore! I brought the car in religiously for service which is why I was so shocked that my tranz needed replacement. Transmission oil is not listed to be changed at intervals like regular oil. I wish I changed it at 80K because then I would not have been writing this review. Learn from my mistake. Change the tranny oil.
295000 miles need I say more
Turbodiesel, 11/15/2020
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best kept secret
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muggs, 07/10/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Rwd CDI 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fast,Quiet,Smooth. My sixth E class and the best.