

Josh Nevett
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable
- Superb sound system
- Big boot
Cons
- Exorbitant service pricing
- Heated, ventilated seats are a $3500 option
- Underwhelming engine performance
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The 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a large Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $91,800 for the Classic variant and topping out at $195,200 for the E 55 variant.
There are 4 variants of the E-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-1996.
The 1999 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class include 2.4 v6 (125kW/225Nm), 2.8 v6 (150kW/270Nm), 3 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (130kW/330Nm), 3.2 v6 (165kW/315Nm), 4.3 v8 (205kW/400Nm) and 5.4 v8 (260kW/530Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Classic and the most expensive being E 55.


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2026
$117,900
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,795 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,833 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic variant that starts from $91,800.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 55 variant that starts from $195,200.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is offered by the Elegance variant which can tow 2100 kg.
See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance variant which measures 1799mm wide, 4816mm in length and sits 1506mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 55 variant which has 260kW of power and 530nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2250 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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