Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi (S210)

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Mercedes E class 1996 3.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi has been produced from June, 1997 to July, 1999. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 224 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 315 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 450 000 to 750 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.3 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 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 rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 320 1997 Combi AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.7 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi technical data

Model:	Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1997. June ... 1999. July
Engine:	3199 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	270 g/km
Power:	224 HP ON 5600 RPM	Torque:	315 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed:	225 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.3 (combined) 16.2 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	11.8 l/100km (19.9 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:	2250 kg

Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic Combi engine M104 E32

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 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	3199 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	84 mm
Compression ratio	9.2 : 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 320 1997 4Matic Combi oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity	10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power	220 - 230 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque	310 - 315 NM ON 3000 RPM
Start of production (year)	1989
Duration of production	9 years
Engine also used on	Mercedes S klase Mercedes CLK Mercedes SL
	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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