2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    New from

    $79,074 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $79,074 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Classic variant and topping out at $192,090 for the AMG.

    There are 4 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.2L multi-point injection (165kW/315Nm), 2.6L multi-point injection (125kW/240Nm), 2.7L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/400Nm), 4.3L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 2L supercharger multi-point injection (120kW/230Nm) and 5.4L multi-point injection (260kW/530Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 E-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    74.85 - 152.05 kW/t
    74.85 kW/t
    163.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 - 600 litres
    410 litres
    600 litres
    Price
    $79,074 - $192,090
    $79,074
    $194,240
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    4 years
    7 years

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    2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    Classic

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.11
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.2
      • Front Headroom (mm): 997
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1452
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1431
      • Front Track (mm): 1542
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1441
      • Overall Length (mm): 4818
      • Overall Width (mm): 1799
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 970
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1472
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
      • Rear Track (mm): 1536
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11340
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2833
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Quad
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 240
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Dipping For Reverse
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2080
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Elegance

    Adds to Classic:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 101.23
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 500
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 224
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2160
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Classic:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.11
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 36
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 240
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2080
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Avantgarde

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Overall Height (mm): 1418
      • Rear Track (mm): 1531
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1542
      • Overall Height (mm): 1441
      • Rear Track (mm): 1536

    AMG

    Adds to Avantgarde:
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 152.05
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1560
      • Overall Height (mm): 1411
      • Rear Track (mm): 1543
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 354
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 260
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1710
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Removes from Avantgarde:
    • Audio
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 101.23
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Overall Height (mm): 1418
      • Rear Track (mm): 1531
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Quad
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 224
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2160
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    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 $79,074.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG that starts from $192,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Elegance and Avantgarde.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the Elegance which measures 1799mm wide, 4839mm in length and sits 1505mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the AMG which has 260kW of power from its 5.4L 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 Elegance which weighs 2300 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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