Hi,

I was wondering if my car has a self leveling feature, the car is a 1997 E320, I was looking at different springs for the car and the ask for a self leveling feature

How can I tell if my car has the self leveling feature?

Thanks

You do not. If your car was a 1998 W210 wagon, then it would.
But the sedan does not, it's not even an option.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

I realized that CarFanatic doesn't list a location, so if his E320 is a non-U.S. version, it could perfectly have the self-levelling rear axle, fitted as an optional extra. Check on the vehicle production card for code "480" in the options list fitted to your car.

There is also a metallic I.D. card bolted near the hood latch where all options fitted to the car are listed, check again for 480. If that number is there, it definitely has self-levelling rear suspension.

In Germany and many other European countries this feature is usually combined with code 550 (Trailer coupling with detachable ball neck.

Another code it may have is 485 (Self-levelling suspension AND stiffer springs and front shock absorbers).

Also, look for the self-levelling hydraulic oil reservoir in the engine compartment (looks the windshield washer reservoir, only it is marked with a sticker that reads "Hydraulic Oil Only").

A. Rosich
S320, 1998
E320T