1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs & colors

4dr Car

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4dr Sdn 3.0L Diesel
$39,900
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$44,800
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$49,900
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 275.0-hp, 4.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 189.4" length, 56.7" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x .4 in
Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
115
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3900
Displacement
4.2L/265
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
5
Second Hip Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Length, Overall
189 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Track Width, Front
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Passenger Volume
95 ft³

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
Steering Type
Variable Rate Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
215/55R16
Rear Tire Size
215/55R16
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,748 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs

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