1998 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 EFI 24
  • Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gal.
  • Torque: 244 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 174 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 26/34
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.3 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3640 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 pwr front bucket seats w/head restraints, 3 position memory
  • Warning lights-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, headlamps on, brake, ABS, Brake Assist, parking brake on, air bag, traction control, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid, check engine
  • 3 position memory for front driver/passenger seats
  • Remote fold-down rear head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front headrests
  • Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
  • 3 position memory for driver steering column/mirrors/headrests
  • 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
  • Front/rear door storage pockets
  • Fold-down rear armrest (1997)
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual front/rear retractable cup holders
  • Velour floor carpeting/mats
  • Pwr windows w/express-down/up
  • Dual-mode Smartkey system-inc: remote window/sunroof opening, doors/trunk/ filler cap unlocking & key copy protection
  • Electrically heated rear window
  • Rear window antenna
  • Cruise control
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • 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-zone climate controls, air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature (REST)
  • Active charcoal climate control filter
  • M-B Tex (vinyl) upholstery
  • Genuine burl walnut trim
  • Parking brake on/headlights on audible alert
  • 8-speaker sound system
  • Compact disc/cellular telephone pre-wiring
  • Antenna for cellular telephone
  • Front courtesy lights w/delay shutoff
  • Rear courtesy light
  • Front passenger reading lamp
  • Entrance lamps

Exterior Features

  • Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors w/RH mirror reverse tilt down
  • Chrome-plated grille
  • Auto dimming driver mirror
  • Electrically heated single-arm windshield wiper/washer system
  • 4 free-form halogen headlamps
  • Front/rear fog lamps
  • Wraparound taillamps

Safety Features

  • 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side airbags supplemental restraint system
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractor
  • 3-point rear seat belts
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Knee bolsters

Mechanical Features

  • 3.0L DOHC EFI 24-valve in-line turbodiesel 6-cyl engine
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Monocoque body construction
  • Independent double-wishbone front suspension-inc: coil springs, anti-dive/ anti-lift geometry
  • Independent five-link rear suspension-inc: anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bar/gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • 215/55R16 SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 16" X 7.5" aluminum wheels
  • Variable rate pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes (front vented)
  • 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • 21.1 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

E1 option pkg ($1,950)

  • Headlamp washer system
  • Xenon headlamps
  • Rain sensor
  • Electronic stability control

E2 option pkg ($1,350)

  • Glass sunroof
  • Bose sound system

K1 option pkg ($1,495)

  • Integrated mobile telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer

K2 option pkg ($1,895)

  • Integrated portable telephone
  • Integrated 6-disc CD changer
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