Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon

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This generation of Mercedes E class S210 has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 1999. We can provide information about 20 modifications of this generation. 1996 Mercedes E class is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (18 versions).

This Mercedes is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 5.4 litres and power of from 136 to 354 horsepower un five diesel engines with displacement from 2.2 to 3.0 litres and power of from 113 to 177 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (13 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.4 to 13.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.7 to 9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon petrol engine version is Mercedes E 200 1996 Combi, consuming 9.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon diesel - Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi for 100 kilometers consumes 6.7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes E class real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes E class modification.

Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 224 to 300 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 179 to 228 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes E class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes E 200 1996 Combi which produces an average of 224 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes E class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi - 179 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.9 seconds has Mercedes E 55 1998 AMG Combi version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes E 250 D Automatic reaching this speed only in 16.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 5.4 petrol 8-cylinder 354 hp version (Mercedes E 55 1998 AMG Combi).

Lenght of Mercedes E class is 482 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Mercedes E class is about 2 cm longer than Audi A6 estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than BMW 5 series estate car / wagon. Mercedes E class gross weight is from 2140 to 2310 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 11 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 4100 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes E class repair costs are 280 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes E class 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 29% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes E class for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Mercedes E class in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes E class prices and costs.

In user reviews Mercedes E class received average grade 9.0 (from 10), which is good rating, on average cars of this age are rated only 7.6. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. All authors of reviews would recommend Mercedes E class to the friend.

Mercedes E class modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Jul 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi Jun 1998 — Jul 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.2 Diesel	125 HP	6.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Combi Automatic Jun 1998 — Jul 1999	2.2 Diesel	125 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Mar 1997 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.3 Petrol	150 HP	9.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Oct 1997	2.3 Petrol	150 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Combi Oct 1997 — Jul 1999	2.4 Petrol	170 HP	10.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Combi Automatic Oct 1997 — Jul 1999	2.4 Petrol	170 HP	10.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D	2.5 Diesel	113 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D Automatic	2.5 Diesel	113 HP	9.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 Turbodiesel Jan 1997 — Dec 1999	2.5 Diesel	150 HP	8.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1997 4Matic Combi 4x4 Mar 1997 — Jul 1999	2.8 Petrol	204 HP	11.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 290 1996 TD Combi Jun 1996 — Jul 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption	2.9 Diesel	129 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 290 1997 TD Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999	2.9 Diesel	129 HP	7.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1997 TD Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)	3.0 Diesel	177 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 Combi Mar 1997 — Jul 1999	3.2 Petrol	224 HP	10.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jun 1997 — Jul 1999	3.2 Petrol	224 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi Jun 1996 — Oct 1997	4.2 Petrol	279 HP	13.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 430 1997 Combi Oct 1997 — Jul 1999	4.3 Petrol	279 HP	11.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes E 55 1998 AMG Combi Mar 1998 — Jul 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds	5.4 Petrol	354 HP	12.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel

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Mercedes E class safety

During safety testing Mercedes E class has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes E class is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Mercedes E class got two stars.

Mercedes E class prices

Mercedes E class 1996 - 1999 estate car price in Latvia is from 1600 € to 5500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes E class price is very high - Mercedes E class is more than two times more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1996 - 1999 prices).

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest	Availability
Mercedes E class 1996 price	1600 €	4100 €	5500 €

Mercedes E class total costs of ownership

How much really costs to own Mercedes E class? Users calculated Mercedes E class 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer.
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Mercedes E class reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mercedes E class reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2010 defects were detected in an average of 23.8 percent of Mercedes E class of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.1%.

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Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon features (options)

Percentage of Mercedes E class with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
75% Roof bars (railings)
62% Climate control
46% Metallic paint
46% Cruise control
42% Xenon headlights
37% Sunroof
36% Heated seats
36% Adjustable steering wheel
29% Leather upholstery
26% Rain sensor
25% Electrically adjustable seats
25% Rear parking sensors
17% Dimming mirrors
16% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
15% Front parking sensors
14% Auxiliary heating
11%

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