Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell

1996 – 1999 T-modell · Estate / wagon Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell was in production from 1996 to 1999. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 125 to 279 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1993 – 1995), peak power rose from 220 to 279 hp. It was also available as coupé and convertible.

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Body styleT-modell · Estate / wagon

Production1996 – 1999

Variants10

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1997 – 1999

E-Klasse and predecessors 1995 – 1999

Convertible 1998 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power125 – 279 hp

0–100 km/h6.9 – 12.2 s

Top speed190 – 243 km/h

Fuel economy6.7 – 13.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	125 hp	11.7 s	198	5-Speed manual
290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP) 2.9 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	129 hp	12.2 s	190	5-Speed manual
200 5MT RWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	12.2 s	198	5-Speed manual
230 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	11.2 s	209	5-Speed manual
240 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	10.5 s	216	Manual, 5 Speed
300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	177 hp	9.4 s	216	5-speed automatic
280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	204 hp	9.3 s	225	6-speed manual
320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	8.7 s	230	5-speed automatic
420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	7.2 s	243	5-speed automatic
430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	6.9 s	243	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2148 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 4200 RPM125 HP @ 4200 RPM123 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM300 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3262 lbs (1480 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4916 lbs (2230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.9 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 179 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2874 cm3 (175 ci)
Power: 95 KW @ 4000 RPM129 HP @ 4000 RPM127 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 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: 205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4916 lbs (2230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 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

Performance

Top Speed: 123 mph (198 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: 205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3218 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4718 lbs (2140 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 230 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5400 RPM150 HP @ 5400 RPM148 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM220 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3240 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4740 lbs (2150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2397 cm3 (146 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 5900 RPM170 HP @ 5900 RPM168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM225 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3284 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.4 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 268 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 130 KW @ 4400 RPM177 HP @ 4400 RPM174 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM330 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3593 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5092 lbs (2310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228 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 RPM270 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 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: 215/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5026 lbs (2280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 270 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

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16V

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5070 lbs (2300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
Power: 205 KW @ 5700 RPM279 HP @ 5700 RPM275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM225 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.2 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R16W

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3615 lbs (1640 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5092 lbs (2310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 321 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

Performance

Top Speed: 151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 235/45 R17W

Dimensions

Length: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width: 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height: 59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 21 cuFT (595 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3681 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5136 lbs (2330 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 272 g/km

Length4,839 mm

Width1,798 mm

Height1,504 – 1,506 mm

Wheelbase2,832 mm

Curb weight1,460 – 1,670 kg

Torque190 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.