Mercedes-Benz E-Class Classic (1997) price & specs

Classic
Overview
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Classic is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan 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 $117,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 162 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 310 Nm of torque (at 3850 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 1433mm (56.4 inches) in height, 4795mm (188.8 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2833mm (111.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1600kg (3527.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The E-Class Classic 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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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,795 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,833 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 530 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz E-Class Features & Specs
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Rearview Mirror: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 3199
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 89.9
Engine Stroke: 84
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
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Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 12.9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 18
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 8.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 12.9
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 235
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 146
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 162
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 220
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 310
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3850
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 460
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1433
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2833
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 111.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1799
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4795
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1529
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11300
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 997
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 970
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1431
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1450
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 57.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1452
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1472
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Quad
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3527
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1600
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2130
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4696
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Child Safety Seat
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Lidded
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 5
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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