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Variants
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
E 200 4MATIC
E 200
E 200d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 220d
E 300
E 300d 4MATIC
E 300de 4MATIC
E 300de
E 300e
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
30 TDI
30 TDI DCT
35 TDI DCT
35 TFSI
35 TFSI DCT
40 g-tron DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI ultra quattro DCT
40 TFSI DCT
40 TFSI DCT 2020
40 TFSI ultra quattro DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFS ultra quattro DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.8 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.2 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20
255/35 R18
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
101 mm / 4.0 in
Size | Height
1386 mm / 54.6 in
Size | Length
4525 mm / 178.1 in
4762 mm / 187.5 in
Size | Width
1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1847 mm / 72.7 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1572.0 mm / 61.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2939 mm / 115.7 in
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2820 mm / 111.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine
ASJ, AZR
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
85%
71%
63%
Pros
  • Superb performance in the AMG models
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Good styling
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Punchy diesels
Cons
  • Too many AWD models
  • No more manual transmission
  • Limited diesel engines
  • OPF nonsense

Price

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