Mercedes Benz E Class Sedan - Generation 2.1-2 (1995-2002)

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS SEDAN (1995-2002)

While the previous E Class was a continuation of the W124 (the facelift model), this one is all new from the ground up. Until its 2000 update, it has a 2.3 4-cylinder as a standard engine. Later releases get V6 engines and a diesel motor.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	E230/E240 Avantgarde	E230/E240 Elegance	E200 CDI Elegance
Years Available	1995-May 2002	1995-May 2002	July 2001-May 2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.3 SOHC 16V I4 (2.3, Late 90s), 2.4 SOHC 18V V6 (2.4, 1999-2001), or 2.6 SOHC 18V V6 (2.6, 2001-2002)	2.3 SOHC 16V I4 (2.3, Late 90s), 2.4 SOHC 18V V6 (2.4, 1999-2001), or 2.6 SOHC 18V V6 (2.6, 2001-2002)	2.2 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp (2.3), 170hp @ 5,900rpm (2.4 and 2.6)	148hp (2.3), 170hp @ 5,900rpm (2.4 and 2.6)	143hp @ 4,200rpm
Torque	220Nm (2.3), 225Nm @ 3,000-5,000rpm (2.4), 240Nm @ 3,000-5,000rpm (2.6)	220Nm (2.3), 225Nm @ 3,000-5,000rpm (2.4), 240Nm @ 3,000-5,000rpm (2.6)	315Nm @ 1,800-2,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Common Rail Direct
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,818mm	4,818mm	4,818mm
Width	1,799mm	1,799mm	1,799mm
Height	1,440mm	1,440mm	1,440mm
Wheelbase	2,833mm	2,833mm	2,833mm
Curb Weight	1,580kg	1,580kg	1,590kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	225/55 R16	205/65 R15	205/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	4	4	4
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Brake Assist	Yes, With Brake Assist	Yes, With Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Sun Roof	Adds: Xenon Headlamps	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Bird's Eye Maple Accents, Mobile Phone/Audio System Connector	Adds: None	Burr Walnut Accents, Leather Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors, Rear Sun Shade	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD
Speakers	8	8	8
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Engine changed in 1999/2000 and July 2001. Updated in late 1999 as a 2000 model.	Engine changed in 1999/2000 and July 2001. Updated in late 1999 as a 2000 model.
RIVALS	Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar S Type, Toyota Crown, Volvo S80