GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | BODY CODE | ENGINE ID (1) | ENGINE CODE (2) | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM (3) |
| C220 | 202.022 | 111.961 - 2.2L | SMB2.2VJGCEK | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| C280 | 202.028 | 104.941 - 2.8L (6) | SMB3.6VJGFEK | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| E300 Diesel | 124.131 | 606.910 - 3.0L | SMB3.0VGDAAA | EDC (13) | N/A |
| E320 Cabriolet | 124.066 | 104.992 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFFA | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| E320 Coupe | 124.052 | 104.992 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFFA | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| E320 Sedan | 124.032 | 104.992 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFFA | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| E320 Wagon | 124.092 | 104.992 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFFA | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| E420 | 124.034 | 119.975 - 4.2L (8) | SMB5.0VJGFEA | LH-SFI (9) | EZL/AKR (10) |
| S320 Standard Wheelbase | 140.032 | 104.994 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFEK | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| S320 Long Wheelbase | 140.033 | 104.994 - 3.2L (7) | SMB3.6VJGFEK | HFM-SFI (4) | EI (5) |
| S350 Turbo Diesel | 140.134 | 603.971 - 3.5L (11) | SMB3.5V6DARA | EDS (12) | N/A |
| S420 Long Wheelbase | 140.043 | 119.971 - 4.2L (8) | SMB5.0VJGFEA | LH-SFI (9) | EZL/AKR (10) |
| S500 Long Wheelbase | 140.051 | 119.970 - 5.0L | SMB5.0VJGFEA | LH-SFI (9) | EZL/AKR (10) |
| (1) When ordering replacement parts, use ENGINE ID number. (2) Identification plate with engine code is attached to radiator crossmember. (3) Ignition timing is computer-controlled. (4) Hot Film Management Sequential Fuel Injection (HFM-SFI) (5) Distributorless Ignition (EI) system. (6) For certification, 104.941 engine falls into the 3.6L engine family, even if actual engine displacement is 2.8L. (7) For certification, all 104.99 engines fall into the 3.6L engine family, even if actual engine displacement is 3.2L (8) For certification, 119.97 and 119.98 engines fall into the 5.0L engine family, even if actual engine displacement 4.2L. (9) Hot Wire Sequential Fuel Injection (LH-SFI). (10) Electronic Ignition with Anti-Knock Retard (EZL/AKR). (11) Turbo Diesel not available in Calif., Massachusetts New York. (12) Electronic Diesel System (EDS). (13) Electronic Diesel Control (EDC). |
| (1) | When ordering replacement parts, use ENGINE ID number. |
| (2) | Identification plate with engine code is attached to radiator crossmember. |
| (3) | Ignition timing is computer-controlled. |
| (4) | Hot Film Management Sequential Fuel Injection (HFM-SFI) |
| (5) | Distributorless Ignition (EI) system. |
| (6) | For certification, 104.941 engine falls into the 3.6L engine family, even if actual engine displacement is 2.8L. |
| (7) | For certification, all 104.99 engines fall into the 3.6L engine family, even if actual engine displacement is 3.2L |
| (8) | For certification, 119.97 and 119.98 engines fall into the 5.0L engine family, even if actual engine displacement 4.2L. |
| (9) | Hot Wire Sequential Fuel Injection (LH-SFI). |
| (10) | Electronic Ignition with Anti-Knock Retard (EZL/AKR). |
| (11) | Turbo Diesel not available in Calif., Massachusetts New York. |
| (12) | Electronic Diesel System (EDS). |
| (13) | Electronic Diesel Control (EDC). |