Cosmetic Differences Between E320 and E500
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Cosmetic Differences Between E320 and E500
Can someone please list the cosmetic differences of the two models, if any? I know in other classes, different models usually come with different body kits or some sort of small/minor difference, is this the case with the E class?
I see both on the roads and I've seen both in the showrooms and to be honest I can't see any visual difference.
What about interior differences (e.g. Digital climate control as opposed to manual)?
TIA.
I see both on the roads and I've seen both in the showrooms and to be honest I can't see any visual difference.
What about interior differences (e.g. Digital climate control as opposed to manual)?
TIA.
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Is there any difference in the OEM wheels between the E320 and E500, apart from size? I thought that the E320 came with the "single spoke" design -
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...9/025949-E.jpg
and the E500 came with the "double spoke" design -
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos...._8_346x270.jpg
- but I see E320s with the "double spoke" design, so maybe the two styles aren't model-specific. The MBUSA web site, for its part, illustrates both models with either design.
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...9/025949-E.jpg
and the E500 came with the "double spoke" design -
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos...._8_346x270.jpg
- but I see E320s with the "double spoke" design, so maybe the two styles aren't model-specific. The MBUSA web site, for its part, illustrates both models with either design.
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2014 C250 sport
2003 Standard E500 wheel(17")
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
2004/2005 Standard E500 wheel(17")
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
2003/2004/2005 Standard E320 wheel(16")
http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/view...&wid=800&pid=9
2003/2004/2005 Appearance Package wheel for 320 and 500(17")
http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/view...wid=800&pid=13
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
2004/2005 Standard E500 wheel(17")
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
2003/2004/2005 Standard E320 wheel(16")
http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/view...&wid=800&pid=9
2003/2004/2005 Appearance Package wheel for 320 and 500(17")
http://www.ebizautos.com/shared/view...wid=800&pid=13
Last edited by akbro93704; Oct 4, 2004 at 09:54 PM.
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Here is the list so far:
Standard Features on the 500 that are optional on the 320
1. Rear Badging consists of a "50" followed by a final "0"
2. Dual Digital Climate Control
3. Airmatic Suspension
4. Premium Leather
5. 17" Wheels
Is that it?
Standard Features on the 500 that are optional on the 320
1. Rear Badging consists of a "50" followed by a final "0"
2. Dual Digital Climate Control
3. Airmatic Suspension
4. Premium Leather
5. 17" Wheels
Is that it?
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From: myhammy, fl
2008 ML350 4matic
Ours are both equipped with the Appearance pkg...
and there are absolutely no visual differences between the two (except for the climate controls). Oddly enough, though, I noticed that there's a gap (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches) between the bolster of the seats and the center console in my 500, but absolutely no gap in my husband's 320.
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'03 E320
Except I remember reading something here a while back saying the 320's had an automatic air diffuser in the lower front grill while the E500 did not because of the engine size. At freeway speed, the air diffuser would close its self so to speak and create less aerodynamic drag and then it would open again below a certain speed to allow more ventilation into the engine bay. Dunno if it's true or not, so if I'm wrong, I won't argue, I just need to be learned. 
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Originally Posted by wgee070478
Except I remember reading something here a while back saying the 320's had an automatic air diffuser in the lower front grill while the E500 did not because of the engine size. At freeway speed, the air diffuser would close its self so to speak and create less aerodynamic drag and then it would open again below a certain speed to allow more ventilation into the engine bay. Dunno if it's true or not, so if I'm wrong, I won't argue, I just need to be learned.
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Originally Posted by miamigrrl
and there are absolutely no visual differences between the two (except for the climate controls). Oddly enough, though, I noticed that there's a gap (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches) between the bolster of the seats and the center console in my 500, but absolutely no gap in my husband's 320.
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Originally Posted by Samoan_Ridah
Here is the list so far:
Standard Features on the 500 that are optional on the 320
1. Rear Badging consists of a "50" followed by a final "0"
2. Dual Digital Climate Control
3. Airmatic Suspension
4. Premium Leather
5. 17" Wheels
Is that it?
Standard Features on the 500 that are optional on the 320
1. Rear Badging consists of a "50" followed by a final "0"
2. Dual Digital Climate Control
3. Airmatic Suspension
4. Premium Leather
5. 17" Wheels
Is that it?
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DWP,
Just to clarify,
At least in the 2003 model year, those with the sport package got the 5-spoke single spoke wheels. Those without the the sport package got the twin-spoke wheels. I much prefer the 5 to the twin-spokes, but YMMV.
Both of MiamiGirrl's cars (pictured above) have the 5 spoke wheels. LeBurpor's car (also pictured in posts above) has the twin spokes.
EDJ
Just to clarify,
At least in the 2003 model year, those with the sport package got the 5-spoke single spoke wheels. Those without the the sport package got the twin-spoke wheels. I much prefer the 5 to the twin-spokes, but YMMV.
Both of MiamiGirrl's cars (pictured above) have the 5 spoke wheels. LeBurpor's car (also pictured in posts above) has the twin spokes.
EDJ
