Mercedes E 280 1995 (W210)

Mercedes E class 1995 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 280 1995 has been produced from July, 1995 to March, 1997. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 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. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes E 280 1995 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 280 1995 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes E 280 1995 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.4 litres per 100km (9.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 280 1995 Automatic AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 8.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.5 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1995

Mercedes E 280 1995 technical data

Model: Mercedes E 280 1995
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1995. July ... 1997. March 
Engine: 2799 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 193 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.4 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km (22.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2100 kg

Mercedes E 280 1995 engine M104 E28

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 2799 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.5 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 280 1995 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 193 - 197 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 265 - 270 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Mercedes S klase

All Mercedes E class sedan [1995 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1995 Jul 1995 — Jul 1999

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1995 Automatic Jul 1995 — Jul 1999 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1995 Diesel Jul 1995 — Jun 1998 2.2 Diesel 95 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1995 Diesel Automatic Jul 1995 — Jun 1998

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.2 Diesel 95 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1998 CDI Automatic Jun 1998 — Jul 1999 2.2 Diesel 102 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1998 CDI Automatic Jun 1998 — Jul 1999 2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1995 Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 230 1995 Automatic Jul 1995 — Oct 1997 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 240 1997 Automatic Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 113 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 D Automatic Jan 1996 — Dec 1999 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 Turbodiesel Jan 1997 — Dec 1999 2.5 Diesel 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1995 Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1995 Automatic Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1997 Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1997 Automatic Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1997 4Matic 4x4 Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 290 1995 TD Jul 1995 — Jun 1998

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.9 Diesel 129 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 290 1997 TD Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 2.9 Diesel 129 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1995 Diesel Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1995 Diesel Automatic Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1997 TD Mar 1997 — Jul 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1995 Jul 1995 — Mar 1997 3.2 Petrol 220 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 Mar 1997 — Jul 1999 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1997 4Matic 4x4 Jun 1997 — Jul 1999 3.2 Petrol 224 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Mercedes E 420 1995 Jul 1995 — Oct 1997 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 12.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 430 1997 Oct 1997 — Jul 1999 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 50 1996 AMG Apr 1996 — Oct 1997 5.0 Petrol 347 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 55 1997 AMG Oct 1997 — Jul 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds

5.4 Petrol 354 HP 12.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 1995 reviews
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