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E 220
2.2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 220 (1996) price & specs
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E 220
Overview
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 220 is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $145,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 210 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 1391mm (54.8 inches) in height, 4655mm (183.3 inches) in length, 1740mm (68.5 inches) in width with a 2715mm (106.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1590kg (3505.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The E-Class E 220 comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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Power to Weight
69.18 kW/t
69.18 kW/t
112.98 kW/t
Boot Space
300 litres
92 litres
524 litres
Price
$128,200 - $145,000
$39,550
$296,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
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Dimensions
4,655 mm
1,740 mm
1,391 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,655 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,740 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,391 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 300 mm |
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Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 3
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Driver Mirror Cover: yes
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 89.9
Engine (cc): 2199
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 86.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 33
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.2
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Rim Type: Alloy
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Toned
Size of Body Side Molding: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Toned
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down (L): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Front Track (in): 59.1
Front Track (mm): 1501
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Overall Height (in): 54.8
Overall Height (mm): 1391
Overall Length (in): 183.3
Overall Length (mm): 4655
Overall Width (in): 68.5
Overall Width (mm): 1740
Rear Track (in): 58.7
Rear Track (mm): 1491
Wheelbase (in): 106.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2715
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.7
Front Headroom (mm): 957
Rear Headroom (in): 36.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 934
Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
Rear Hip Room (in): 52.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1332
Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
Rear Leg Room (in): 29.6
Rear Leg Room (mm): 752
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1416
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 50.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1282
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Chrome
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Rear Fog Lights
Number: 1
Paint
Two Tone: yes
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Storage Cover: Hard
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: Wash/Wipe
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Single Windshield Wiper: yes
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1890
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4167
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3505
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Brand Name: Eurovox
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 10
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Hard Plastic Shell: yes
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Lidded
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operates From Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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