1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 spans an unusually broad lineup built on a single engine. A 3.2L inline-six with double overhead camshafts, breathing without a turbocharger or supercharger and burning gasoline, powers four bodies: the 4-door sedan, the 2-door convertible, the 4-door wagon and the 2-door coupe. Only the Base trim is listed, so the variation across the range lies in the bodywork rather than the powertrain.

Engines covered

• 3.2L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door convertible
• 4-door wagon
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1994 E320. NHTSA filed one recall against the 1994 E-Class line. On certain vehicles of that line, the metal footrest on the passenger side could rub through the wiring harness beneath it until the wires shorted, risking overheated wiring, a stalled engine or an airbag firing unprompted; dealers added cable ties and edge guards. Owners of the 1994 E320 itself lodged 58 complaints, 46 of them about the electrical system. Three complaints reported a crash, 4 reported a fire and 2 reported an injury. NHTSA logged 24 complaints against the 1994 E-Class line. The wiring diagrams and electrical diagnostics in this manual trace those circuits.