Mercedes E class 1996 S210 wagon

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 slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2000 €. 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.

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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 500 € to 4500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes E class price is very high - Mercedes E class is approximately for 34 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1996 - 1999 prices).