MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse T-Modell (S210) 1999-2003 Photos, engines & full specs

Besides its sedan sibling, the station wagon version of the first generation of the E-Class got a well-deserved facelift as well in 1999.

By 1999, customers started to like the four-headlights system adopted by Mercedes-Benz instead of the former rectangular-shaped ones used on the W124 model. Yet, there were new emission standards to meet in Europe, and the German carmaker needed to upgrade its engines to comply. In addition, it made some other changes to the car's exterior and interior look.

By 1999, Mercedes-Benz's marketing strategy proved it was right when it considered that the four-headlights design would attract customers from other brands, so instead of changing them, the design team just reshaped them a little to give them a modern look. Thanks to the Xenon lights, available as an option, the drivers were happier than before during night driving. Another upgrade was the introduction of blinkers into the door mirror caps, a feature that was unusual for those times. At the back, the tailgate remained the same, but the taillights were slightly redesigned but kept the same shape.

Inside, there were additional upgrades, and the steering wheel received buttons for the infotainment system. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz introduced a navigation system with an LCD on the center stack. Another upgrade, this time for the entire range, was for the vents, which were redesigned. One thing that didn't change was the cargo area, which remained the same at 600 liters (21.2 cu-ft.) with the rear seats up and 1,975 liters (68.7 cu-ft.) with the entire bench folded.

Under the hood, all the old engines were either dropped or upgraded to comply with the Euro 5 emission standards. Moreover, an improved five-speed automatic transmission added more comfort, thanks to its smooth gear changes.