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    1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Classic Pricing and Spec

    From

    $117,000

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1996 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 315 Nm of torque (at 3850 rpm) via a Four-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 warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Acceleration
    7.8Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    4D Sedan
    petrol
    3.2L
    rear
    4 AT
    5
    4

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    Power to Weight
    67.48 - 121.95 kW/t
    66.87 kW/t
    149.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 - 530 litres
    390 litres
    530 litres
    Price
    $90,900 - $185,000
    $78,830
    $222,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    4 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,950 - 2,130 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,205 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 mm
    103 mm
    139 mm

    Dimensions

    1433mm
    1799mm
    4795mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeIn-Line
    Size (cc)3199
    Size (L)3.2L
    Cylinders6
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power162kW
    Power RPM5500
    Torque315Nm
    Torque RPM3850
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio10

    Transmission4 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismLeather Covered
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)80
    Fuel TypeUnleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front215/55 R16
    Tyre Rear215/55 R16
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1433
    Vehicle Length (mm)4795
    Vehicle Width (mm)1799
    Ground Clearance (mm)139
    Wheelbase (mm)2833
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1600
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2130
    Track Front (mm)1535
    Track Rear (mm)1529
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)-
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date1996-11-17

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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