Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi (S210)

Mercedes E class 1996 4.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi has been produced from June, 1996 to October, 1997. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 279 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 420 1996 Combi fuel consumption is 13.6 litres per 100km (7.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 20.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 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.