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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
New from
$90,900 excl. on-roads
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Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Large Luxury offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $90,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Classic variant and topping out at $185,000 for the E36 Amg.
There are 5 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.2L multi-point injection (162kW/310Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (200kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1997 E-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price
Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $117,000 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $90,900 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $96,900 |
E 220
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $128,200 |
| 2.2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
Elegance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $130,100 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $97,600 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $102,400 |
Avantgarde
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $134,100 |
E36 Amg
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $185,000 |
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic that starts from $90,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E36 Amg that starts from $185,000.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Classic and Elegance.
The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic which measures 1799mm wide, 4816mm in length and sits 1505mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E36 Amg which has 200kW of power from its 3.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Classic which weighs 2150 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses Premium Unleaded.