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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors

1998 – 2000 Convertible Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors had a short production run, from 1998 to 2000. All 5 variants use petrol engines, from 136 to 218 hp. The same generation also came as coupé and estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
200 5AT RWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 136 hp 12.8 s 200 5-speed automatic
200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 136 hp 12.2 s 204 5-speed manual
230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (192 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 192 hp 9.2 s 225 5-speed automatic
230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (192 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 192 hp 9.1 s 230 5-speed manual
320 V6 5AT RWD (218 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 218 hp 8.3 s 237 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 5500 RPM136 HP @ 5500 RPM134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM190 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

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 automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 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 RPM190 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 HR16

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3251 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
141.2 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM270 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 VR16

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3351 lbs (1520 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
141.2 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM270 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 VR16

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3196 lbs (1450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4475 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
160.3 KW @ 5600 RPM218 HP @ 5600 RPM215 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
227 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM308 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 VR16

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.9 in (2690 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.4 cuFT (238 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4564 lbs (2070 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/km
Length4,569 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm
Curb weight1,450 – 1,620 kg
Torque190 – 308 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.