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Mercedes-Benz E-Class E36 Amg (1996) price & specs
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$185,000â€
E36 Amg
Overview
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E36 Amg 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 $185,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz E-Class is powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 200 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 4250 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class measures 1411mm (55.6 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 1640kg (3615.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The E-Class E36 Amg comes standard with 235/40 R18 front tyres and 235/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month warranty.
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Power to Weight
67.48 - 121.95 kW/t
66.87 kW/t
130.03 kW/t
Boot Space
460 - 530 litres
390 litres
530 litres
Price
$90,900 - $185,000
$78,830
$185,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
2 years
3 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
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Dimensions
4,795 mm
1,799 mm
1,411 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,795 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,833 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 490 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: 4
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 3
Adjustment Settings: 3
Rearview Mirror: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 4
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
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: 91
Engine (cc): 3606
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 3.6
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 92.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Message Display: yes
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.5
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13.6
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13.6
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 272
Maximum Power (kW): 200
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
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: 4
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
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: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
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
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
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): 16.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Front Track (in): 61.4
Front Track (mm): 1560
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
Overall Height (in): 55.6
Overall Height (mm): 1411
Overall Length (in): 188.8
Overall Length (mm): 4795
Overall Width (in): 70.8
Overall Width (mm): 1799
Rear Track (in): 61.1
Rear Track (mm): 1551
Wheelbase (in): 111.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2833
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.3
Front Headroom (mm): 997
Rear Headroom (in): 38.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 970
Front Hip Room (in): 57.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1452
Rear Hip Room (in): 58
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1472
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1431
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Chrome
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
Configuration: Quad
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Rear Fog Lights
Number: 1
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
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
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Front Power Window Switch Location: Console
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Power Window Switch Location: Console
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
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 Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4696
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1640
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3616
Antenna
Type: Element
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: 8
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
Gear Selector: Leather
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 Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
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: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Lidded
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 5
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operates From Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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