Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi (S210)

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Mercedes E class 1996 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi has been produced from March, 1997 to July, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 370 up to 630 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This Mercedes E class 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes E 200 1996 Combi MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 12.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.0 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi technical data

Model:	Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1997. March ... 1999. July
Engine:	1998 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	233 g/km
Power:	136 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	195 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.9 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 7.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	10 l/100km (23.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.82m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.3 meters
Seats:	5 seats
Trunk capacity:	600 litres
Trunk max capacity:	1975 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight:	2140 kg

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Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi engine M111 E20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 370,000 to 630,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	1998 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	78.7 mm
Compression ratio	9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Injection
Mercedes E 200 1997 Combi oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity	8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power	136 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year)	1992
Duration of production	8 years
Engine also used on	Mercedes CLK Mercedes SLK
	Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Mercedes E class estate car [1996 - 1999] 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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