1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Specs for this generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 111.5 | 111.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 189.4 | 190.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.7 | 59.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3460 | 3670 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.3 | 82.6 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 21.1 | 18.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.6 | 38.6 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.2 | 37.0 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.1 | 36.1 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two engines were offered in 1996: a gas 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder, and a 3.0-liter diesel. Both drove a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 5-speed automatic came with the 4.2-liter V8 that arrived a bit later, under the hood of the E420 sedan. The 5-speed transmission then went into all models, in 1997. For 1998, a higher-powered Turbodiesel replaced the prior diesel engine in the E300D. A 4.3-liter V8 went into the E430, introduced during the 1998 model year. The high performance E55 came with an AMG-tuned 5.4-liter V8 that made 349 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I6 | 3.2 / 195 | 217 | 229 | 4-speed automatic: 19/26 5-speed automatic: 20/27 |
4-speed automatic: 18.3 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc V8 | 5.4 / 322 | 349 | 391 | 5-speed automatic: 17/24 | 5-speed automatic: 19.2 |
| Diesel dohc I6 | 3.0 / 183 | 134 | 155 | 4-speed automatic: 28/35 5-speed automatic: 26/33 |
4-speed automatic: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbodiesel ohc I6 | 3.0 / 183 | 174 | 244 | 5-speed automatic: 26/34 | 5-speed automatic: 25.6 |
| ohc V6 | 3.2 / 195 | 221 | 232 | 5-speed automatic: 21/29 | 5-speed automatic: 19.2 |
| dohc V8 | 4.2 / 256 | 275 | 295 | 5-speed automatic: 18/25 | 5-speed automatic: 16.5 |
| dohc V8 | 4.3 / 260 | 275 | 295 | 5-speed automatic: 19/26 | 5-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
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