Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 200 5MT RWD (136 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4718 lbs (2140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 230 5MT RWD (150 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3240 lbs (1470 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 240 5MT RWD (170 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3284 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 280 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5026 lbs (2280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 320 V6 5AT RWD (224 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5070 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3615 lbs (1640 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5092 lbs (2310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R17W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3681 lbs (1670 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5136 lbs (2330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3262 lbs (1480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4916 lbs (2230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4916 lbs (2230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R16W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3593 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5092 lbs (2310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |