Elegance
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elegance is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $102,400 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 1505mm (59.3 inches) in height, 4816mm (189.6 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2833mm (111.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The E-Class Elegance comes standard with 215/55 R16 front tyres and 215/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,816 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,833 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 755 mm |
Our Mercedes-Benz E-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Memorized Adjustment Rearview Mirror: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Bore: 90.9
Engine Cc: 2295
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.3
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 88.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock Type: Analogue
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9.6
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.7
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 205
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 127
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 220
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler Roof Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 48.6
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1234
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 69.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1975
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 37.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 1050
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 21.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 600
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11300
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1542
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1505
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 189.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4816
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1799
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1546
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 111.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2833
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1007
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 980
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1452
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1472
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1431
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 57.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1450
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Chrome
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Quad
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4189
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2150
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4740
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1395
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3075
Antenna Type: Element
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint Type: net
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 7
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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