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    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Classic Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz E-Class Classic
    Showing 3 Configurations

    Classic

    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    $90,900

    Classic

    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD

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    $96,900

    Classic

    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    $117,000
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 90.9
    Engine (cc): 2295
    Compression Ratio: 10.4
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 88.4
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 90.9
    Engine (cc): 2295
    Compression Ratio: 10.4
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 88.4
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 3199
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
    Main Capacity (L): 65
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Type: Total
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 39
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.1
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.3
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.6
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.3
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.3
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.9
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
    Maximum Speed (mph): 134
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 205
    Maximum Speed (mph): 127
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
    Maximum Speed (mph): 146
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 220
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 220
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 220
    Maximum Power (kW): 162
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 310
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3850
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.3
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.1
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.6
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.9
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.3

    Estimated on the road price†

    $90,900

    Estimated on the road price†

    $96,900

    Estimated on the road price†

    $117,000
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic

    Estimated on the road price†

    $90,900

    Estimated on the road price†

    $96,900

    Estimated on the road price†

    $117,000

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