1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E-Class
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
W210
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
E 280 T
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
220 km/h (137 mph)
0–60 mph
8.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.1 seconds
Displacement
2,799 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,816 mm (189.6 in)
Width
1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height
1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,833 mm (111.5 in)
Curb weight
1,545 kg (3,406 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
89.9 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
73.5 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
110,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
20,000 km (12,427 mi)
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.9 – 15.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.7 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
10 – 10.7 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,531 mm (60.3 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Ground Clearance
136 mm (5.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1900 – 2100 kg (4,189 – 4,630 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
655 kg (1,444 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Analogue
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Back
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Volume
Buttons
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
600 litres

Design

Colour
Black
Colour
Beige
Optional
Brown
Optional
Grey
Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Massage
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
  • Height Adjustment
  • Tilt Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
1998
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2R (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
BAX9s (H6W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

Awards

Motor Trend
Import Car of the Year
1996

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