Mercedes-Benz E350 vs Mercedes-Benz R320
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercedes-Benz R320
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | E 350 | R320 BlueTEC |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | diesel |
| Model year | 2027 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,200 | $49,150 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 12.7 cu ft | 85 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,134 lbs (best) | 5,092 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.6 in | 126.6 in (best) |
| Length | 194.9 in | 203 in (best) |
| Width | 74 in | 75.7 in (best) |
| Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E350E 350 | Mercedes-Benz R320R320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 3 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz E350 | Mercedes-Benz R320 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E 350 $65,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | R320 BlueTEC $49,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | E 350 4MATIC $67,700 MSRP | — |
Mercedes-Benz E350 vs Mercedes-Benz R320 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 starts lower at $49,150.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,150).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 or 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320?
- The 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).