Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1999 – 2002 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was in production from 1999 to 2002. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 116 to 279 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. It was also available as coupé, estate and convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1999 – 2002

Variants10

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1999 – 2002

T-modell · Estate / wagon 1999 – 2003

Convertible 1998 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 279 hp

0–100 km/h6.6 – 12.5 s

Top speed200 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
200 CDI 6MT RWD (116 HP)] 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	116 hp	12.5 s	200	6-speed manual
200 6MT RWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	10.8 s	209	6-speed manual
220 CDI 6MT RWD (143 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	143 hp	10.4 s	212	Manual, 6 Speed
240 V6 6MT RWD (170 HP) 2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	9.3 s	229	6-speed manual
270 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP) 2.7 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	170 hp	9.0 s	225	6-speed manual
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (192 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	192 hp	9.5 s	232	6-speed manual
320 CDI 5AT RWD (197 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	197 hp	8.3 s	230	5-speed automatic G-Tronic
280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	204 hp	8.9 s	230	6-speed manual
320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	7.9 s	238	5-speed automatic G-Tronic
430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	6.6 s	250	5-speed automatic G-Tronic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2148 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 4200 RPM116 HP @ 4200 RPM114 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1400-2600 RPM250 Nm @ 1400-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15 94 H

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3505 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4607 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 177 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 @ 3700-4500 RPM190 Nm @ 3700-4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15 94 H

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4431 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 222 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2148 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 105 KW @ 4200 RPM143 HP @ 4200 RPM141 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM315 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 6 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15 94 H

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3505 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4607 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 177 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2597 cm3 (158 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15 94 V

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3505 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4607 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 247 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2685 cm3 (164 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 4200 RPM170 HP @ 4200 RPM168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM370 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16 93 V

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3593 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4696 lbs (2130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 141 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 2500-4800 RPM270 Nm @ 2500-4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16 93 V

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4585 lbs (2080 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 213 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3222 cm3 (197 ci)
Power: 145 KW @ 4200 RPM197 HP @ 4200 RPM194 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 347 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM470 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic G-Tronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16 93 V

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3659 lbs (1660 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4762 lbs (2160 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2799 cm3 (171 ci)
Power: 150 KW @ 5700 RPM204 HP @ 5700 RPM201 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 RPM270 Nm @ 3000-5000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

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: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16 93 W

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4563 lbs (2070 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 258 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 165 KW @ 5600 RPM224 HP @ 5600 RPM221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 3000-4800 RPM315 Nm @ 3000-4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 148 mph (238 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic G-Tronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16 93 W

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3593 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4762 lbs (2160 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 247 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4266 cm3 (260 ci)
Power: 205 KW @ 5750 RPM279 HP @ 5750 RPM275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 RPM400 Nm @ 3000-4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic G-Tronic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/45 R17 94 W

Dimensions

Length: 189.7 in (4818 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.3 in (1,539/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3703 lbs (1680 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4872 lbs (2210 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 259 g/km

Length4,818 mm

Width1,798 mm

Height1,417 mm

Wheelbase2,832 mm

Curb weight1,510 – 1,680 kg

Torque190 – 470 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.