Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1993 – 1995 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors had a short production run, from 1993 to 1995. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 326 hp. The fastest version needs 5.7 s to reach 100 km/h. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. The same generation also came as coupé, estate and convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1993 – 1995

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1993 – 1995

T-modell · Estate / wagon 1993 – 1995

Convertible 1993 – 1997

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 326 hp

0–100 km/h5.7 – 18.5 s

Top speed159 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy6.7 – 11.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
200d 5MT RWD (75 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	18.5 s	159	5-Speed manual
250d 5MT RWD (113 HP) 2.5 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	113 hp	15.5 s	190	5-Speed manual
200 E 5MT RWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	11.2 s	200	5-Speed manual
300d 5MT RWD (136 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	136 hp	12.8 s	200	5-Speed manual
220 E 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	10.5 s	209	5-Speed manual
300 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (150 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	10.9 s	201	Automatic, 4 Speed
300 E 4MATIC 4AT RWD (179 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	179 hp	8.9 s	217	4-Speed automatic
280 E 5MT RWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.9 s	230	5-Speed manual
320 E 5MT RWD (220 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	8.3 s	235	5-Speed manual
420 E V8 4AT RWD (279 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	6.9 s	250	4-Speed automatic
5.0 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	326 hp	5.7 s	250	Automatic, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4600 RPM75 HP @ 4600 RPM74 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM130 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15T

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2954 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4210 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 83 KW @ 5000 RPM113 HP @ 5000 RPM111 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 128 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM173 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 HR15

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3130.5 lbs (1420 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 5500 RPM136 HP @ 5500 RPM134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM190 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4254 lbs (1930 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 204 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 5000 RPM136 HP @ 5000 RPM134 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM210 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 HR15

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3240 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.9 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.1 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 196 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2199 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM210 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65HR15

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4276 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 4600 RPM150 HP @ 4600 RPM148 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 203 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM275 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Automatic, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65HR15

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.2 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.3 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2960 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 188 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM255 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3461 lbs (1570 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4706 lbs (2135 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 269 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2799 cm3 (171 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM270 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3284 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 162 KW @ 5500 RPM220 HP @ 5500 RPM217 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM310 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15Z

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3284 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 261 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4192 cm3 (256 ci)
Power: 205 KW @ 5700 RPM279 HP @ 5700 RPM275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16Z

Dimensions

Length: 186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.2/58.7 in (1,504/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4718 lbs (2140 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 281 g/km

Length4,740 mm

Width1,740 – 1,880 mm

Height1,420 – 1,445 mm

Wheelbase2,799 mm

Curb weight1,340 – 1,749 kg

Torque130 – 480 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.