1990-1995 Mercedes-Benz 300/E-Class Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Classinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door coupe	4-door sedan	4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in.	106.9	106.9	110.2	110.2

Overall Length, in.	183.9	183.9	187.2	188.2

Overall Width, in.	68.5	68.5	68.5	68.5

Overall Height, in.	54.8	54.9	56.3	59.8

Curb Weight, lbs.	4025	3525	3525	3750

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	10.5	14.4	14.6	76.7

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	18.5	18.5	18.5	19.0

Seating Capacity	4	4	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	37.6	36.0	36.9	37.4

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.9	41.9	41.7	41.7

Rear Head Room, in.	35.5	36.8	36.9	36.8

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	24.8	28.6	33.5	33.9

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

All midsize Mercedes models were rear-wheel drive with a 4-speed automatic transmission, but engine choices through the years have been complicated. Most cars had inline 6-cylinder gasoline engines, of 2.6-, 2.8-, 3.0- or 3.2-liter displacement. Diesels have been available in two sizes, and two V8 models have been offered.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

Turbodiesel ohc I6	2.5 / 152	121	165	4-speed automatic: 26/31	4-speed automatic: 26.3

ohc I6	2.6 / 159	158	162	4-speed automatic: 19/24	4-speed automatic: --

ohc I6	2.8 / 173	194	199	4-speed automatic: --	4-speed automatic: --

ohc I6	3.0 / 181	177	188	4-speed automatic: 18/23	4-speed automatic: 17.2

dohc I6	3.0 / 181	217	195-201	4-speed automatic: 17/32	4-speed automatic: --

dohc I6	3.2 / 195	217	229	4-speed automatic: 20/26	4-speed automatic: 20.8

Diesel dohc I6	3.0 / 181	134	155	4-speed automatic: 26/32	4-speed automatic: 25.1

dohc V8	4.2 / 256	268-275	295	4-speed automatic: 18/24	4-speed automatic: 15.5

dohc V8	5.0 / 303	315-322	347	4-speed automatic: 16/19	4-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive

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