Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

1997 – 1999 Coupé Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors for only a short time, between 1997 and 1999. Its petrol engines range from 136 to 279 hp across 6 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1993 – 1995), peak power rose from 220 to 279 hp, and minimum weight went down by 75 kg. The same generation also came as estate and convertible.

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

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Body styleCoupé

Production1997 – 1999

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

E-Klasse and predecessors 1995 – 1999

T-modell · Estate / wagon 1996 – 1999

Convertible 1998 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power136 – 279 hp

0–100 km/h6.3 – 11.5 s

Top speed204 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy9.4 – 11.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Fiat Coupe1994 – 2000 up to220 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
200 5AT RWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	11.5 s	204	5-speed automatic
200 5MT RWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	11.0 s	209	5-speed manual
230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.4 s	230	5-speed automatic
230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	8.4 s	233	5-speed manual
320 5AT RWD (224 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	7.4 s	240	5-speed automatic
430 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	6.3 s	250	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

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55HR16

Dimensions

Length: 179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2811 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 225 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: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 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: 53.9 in (1369 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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2810 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.5 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 222 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5300 RPM193 HP @ 5300 RPM190 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM280 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): 8.4 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: 53.9 in (1369 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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 237 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5300 RPM193 HP @ 5300 RPM190 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM280 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.4 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: 53.9 in (1369 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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 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 RPM315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232.3 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 242 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 RPM400 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/50 WR16

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: 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3207 lbs (1455 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 263 g/km

Length4,569 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,369 – 1,379 mm

Wheelbase2,690 mm

Curb weight1,275 – 1,455 kg

Torque190 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.