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MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210) 1996-1999 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210) 1996-1999 5 Photos
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The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class faced a huge controversy over its design and, most importantly, over its front fascia that showed a distinct, four-headlights layout instead of the previously used squared-looking headlamps.

But the carmaker didn't really care about what the market said since customers started to place their orders. After all, it was a new mid-size Mercedes-Benz, and, like its predecessors, it had to come in a station wagon shape as well.

With the new design, Mercedes-Benz threw out of the window most of its older design books. All the previous sharp lines penned on the W124 model were replaced by curved ones. Neither of the body panels looked flat and straight. Moreover, even the hood showed fluid lines, following the biodesign trend of the mid-90s. In the station wagon shape, the E-Class T-Model offered a long roof curved downward at the back. A third window was added on each side behind the rear doors. Customers also had the option to buy roof rails. In the base trim level, the car was fitted with steel wheels, while the upper trim levels were fitted as standard with alloys.

The interior featured an elegant design, with wood inserts on the dashboard, center console, and door cards, depending on the trim level. At the front, the carmaker installed bucket seats designed for comfort, while the curved dashboard provided an airbag for the side passenger. Also, the driver could enjoy the benefits of an airbag. In the back, Mercedes-Benz installed a split-folding bench that expanded the trunk from an impressive 600 liters (21.2 cu. ft.) to a staggering 1,975 liters (68.7 cu.ft.).

Under the hood, the carmaker offered the car with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines mated to either a manual or, as an option, a five-speed automatic.

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
  7 gasoline engines
  • 200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
  • 230 5MT RWD (150 HP)
  • 240 5MT RWD (170 HP)
  • 280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP)
  • 320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP)
  • 420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)
  • 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP)
  • 290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP)
  • 300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
200 5MT RWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5500 RPM
136 HP @ 5500 RPM
134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:140 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
190 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3218 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4718 lbs (2140 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:230 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
230 5MT RWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 230 5MT RWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2295 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5400 RPM
150 HP @ 5400 RPM
148 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
220 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3240 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:226 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
240 5MT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 240 5MT RWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2397 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5900 RPM
170 HP @ 5900 RPM
168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
225 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3284 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28.4 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:268 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2799 cm3
Power:150 KW @ 5700 RPM
204 HP @ 5700 RPM
201 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:199 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
270 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55 R16W
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5026 lbs (2280 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:270 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3199 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5600 RPM
224 HP @ 5600 RPM
221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55 R16V
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5070 lbs (2300 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:254 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4196 cm3
Power:205 KW @ 5700 RPM
279 HP @ 5700 RPM
275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM
225 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55 R16W
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3615 lbs (1640 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5092 lbs (2310 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km)
Highway:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:321 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4266 cm3
Power:205 KW @ 5750 RPM
279 HP @ 5750 RPM
275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
400 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:151 mph (243 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/45 R17W
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3681 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5136 lbs (2330 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:272 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2148 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 4200 RPM
125 HP @ 4200 RPM
123 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
300 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3262 lbs (1480 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4916 lbs (2230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.9 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:179 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2874 cm3
Power:95 KW @ 4000 RPM
129 HP @ 4000 RPM
127 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.5 in (1,542/1,537 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4916 lbs (2230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210)
300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2996 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 4400 RPM
177 HP @ 4400 RPM
174 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque:243 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
330 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/55 R16W
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width:70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height:59.2 in (1504 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.7/60.9 in (1,542/1,547 mm)
Wheelbase:111.5 in (2832 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:21 cuFT (595 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3593 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5092 lbs (2310 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km
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