1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Models & Specs

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4dr Sdn 3.0L Diesel
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4dr Sdn 3.0L Diesel Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 3.0L DOHC 24
  • Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gal.
  • Torque: 155 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 134 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 26/33
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.3 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3538 lbs.
  • Tires: 215/55R16
  • Front Head Room: 37.6"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.3"
  • Wheelbase: 111.5"
  • Length: 189.4"
  • Width: 70.8"
  • Height: 56.7"

Interior Features

  • 10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats
  • Warning lights-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, headlamps on, brake, parking brake on, air bag, traction control, low fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid, check engine
  • 3 position memory for front passenger seat
  • Remote fold-down rear head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front headrests
  • Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
  • 3 position memory for driver seat/steering column/mirrors/headrests
  • Color-keyed leather-covered steering wheel/shift knob
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, outside temp display, quartz clock
  • Center console-inc: front armrest 2-level storage compartment
  • Interior central locking for storage compartments
  • Front/rear door storage pockets
  • Fold-down rear armrest
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual front/rear retractable cup holders
  • Velour floor carpeting/mats
  • Electrically operated windows w/express-down front windows
  • Remote infrared locking system-inc: remote window closing, remote trunk/fuel filler locking, auto interior light activation
  • Rear window antenna
  • Remote trunk release w/valet lockout
  • Cruise control
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Anti-theft alarm system-inc: starter interrupt
  • AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, CD changer controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
  • Automatic climate control-inc: dual temp controls, air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature (REST)
  • Active charcoal climate control filter
  • M-B Tex (vinyl) upholstery
  • Burl walnut trim
  • "Parking brake on" audible alert
  • 8-speaker sound system
  • Compact disc/cellular telephone pre-wiring
  • Pwr antenna for cellular telephone
  • Front courtesy light w/delay shutoff
  • Rear courtesy light
  • Front reading lamp

Exterior Features

  • Chrome-plated grille
  • Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
  • Auto dimming driver mirror
  • Electrically heated single-arm windshield washer system w/one-touch wipe
  • Tinted glass (all windows)
  • 4 free-form halogen headlamps w/delayed off feature
  • Front/rear fog lamps
  • Wraparound taillamps
  • Electrically heated rear window

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger front/side airbags supplemental restraint system
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractor
  • 3-point rear seat belts
  • 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes (front vented)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Electronic traction system (ETS)
  • Knee bolsters

Mechanical Features

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve in-line diesel 6-cyl engine w/mechanical fuel injection
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
  • Electronic traction system (ETS)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Monocoque body construction
  • Independent double-wishbone front suspension-inc: coil springs, anti-dive/ anti-squat geometry
  • Independent five-link rear suspension-inc: anti-lift/anti-squat/alignment control geometry, coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars/gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • 215/55HR16 SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 16" X 7.5" 10-hole aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Variable pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes (front vented)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • 21.1 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

E1 option pkg ($760)

  • Headlamp wipers & washer
  • Electrically heated front seats

E2 option pkg ($1,065)

  • Multicontour front seats
  • Bose sound system

E3 option pkg ($1,980)

  • Leather upholstered seats
  • Electrically operated glass sunroof

E4 option pkg ($1,630)

  • Multicontour front seats
  • Headlamp wipers & washer
  • Xenon headlights

E5 option pkg ($1,495)

  • Cellular telephone
  • 6-disc compact disc changer
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