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| style="text-align:center;"|1999 |
| style="text-align:center;"|1999 |
Revision as of 19:31, 21 April 2020
Year-to-year changes
1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | Discontinued |
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300D 2.5T 4DR Sedan | E300D 4DR Sedan | 1999 | |||||||
300E 2.6L 4DR Sedan | 300E 2.8L 4DR Sedan | E320 4DR Sedan | 2005 | ||||||
300E 3.0L 4DR Sedan | |||||||||
300TE 4DR Wagon | E320 4DR Wagon | N/A | E320 4DR Wagon | 2005 | |||||
N/A | 400E 4DR Sedan | E420 4DR Sedan | E430 4DR Sedan | 2002 | |||||
N/A | 500E 4DR Sedan | E500 4DR Sedan | N/A | E55 AMG | 2006 | ||||
300CE 2DR Coupe | E320 2DR Coupe | N/A | 1995 | ||||||
N/A | 300CE 2DR Convertible | E320 2DR Convertible |
1991
The E-Series, also known as the W124, started off in the '90s with completely differently named models. The 2-door coupe was called the 300CE, the 4-door sedan consisted of the 300D 2.5, 300E (in either 2.6 or 3.0-liter versions), and the 4-door station wagon as the 300TE. The 300CE Coupe had an innovative 24v I6 shared with the 300SL. The 300E and 300TE were both available with 4Matic all wheel drive.
1992
Two new V8 models, the 400E and 500E, were introduced in 1992.
1993
A new 300CE Cabriolet was added in 1993. The 300E, TE and CE coupe now came with the new 3.2 I6. Final year for 4Matic, now only availaible with the old 3.0L I6. The 300E 2.8 replaces the 300E 2.6.
1994
Like arch-rival BMW, Mercedes-Benz often created a broad range of models out of one basic car by bolting in a variety of equipment and drivetrains. The midsize E-Class was the perfect example. Prices ranged from $41,000 to more than twice that for cars that look very similar. In addition, there were sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible versions.
This meant that E-Class cars, depending on how they were equipped, competed with a wide range of models, including the BMW 540i and 740i, Jaguar XJ6, Lexus LS 400, Infiniti Q45 and Audi A6/S6. The coupe and convertible competed with the Lexus SC 300 and SC 400 and Jaguar XJS.
First up in the 1994 lineup was the E320, which used a 3.2-liter gasoline-burning inline-six, also with dohc and 4-valve heads. The E320 was available not only as a 4-door sedan (replacing the 300E), but also as a station wagon (replacing the 300TE), a coupe, and a convertible (both replacing the 300CE). There were also two E-Class V8s. The E420, which replaced the 400E, had a 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc V8. The top-line E500 was a high-performance, limited-production hot rod that could outrun many expensive sports cars. Not only did it have a 315-hp 5.0-liter V8, but flared fenders and heavy-duty suspension, wheels, tires, gearbox and axles. The E500 ceased production in late 1994, but continued selling through spring 1995.
1995
Other than the lack of any changes for 1995, a new model was introduced after skipping one model year: the E300 Diesel, which was powered by a 3.0-liter 24-valve dohc naturally aspirated diesel inline-six, replacing the old 300D 2.5 Turbo. Thanks to innovative Mercedes-Benz technology, it has been emissions-legal in all 50 states. In addition, Mercedes has raised the prices on all of its E-Class models by $1000 to $1700 for 1995.
Retail prices
As of September 22, 1993:
- $42,500 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Sedan)
- $46,200 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Wagon)
- $51,000 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 4DR Sedan)
- $61,600 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Coupe)
- $77,300 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Convertible)
- $80,800 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 4DR Sedan)
As of June 9, 1994:
- $41,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel 4DR Sedan)
As of August 18, 1994:
- $43,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Sedan)
- $47,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Wagon)
- $52,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 4DR Sedan)
- $63,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Coupe)
- $79,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Convertible)
As of October 11, 1995:
- $39,900 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel)
- $43,500 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E320)
- $49,900 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E420)
Specifications
4DR Sedan
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1995 | E300D | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.0L | RWD | 26 City/32 Highway | 134 |
1994 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 19 City/25 Highway | 217 |
1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 20 City/26 Highway | 217 |
1994-1995 | E420 | 4-speed automatic | V8 | 4.2L | RWD | 18 City/24 Highway | 275 |
1994 | E500 | 4-speed automatic | V8 | 5.0L | RWD | 16 City/19 Highway | 315 |
4DR Wagon
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1994-1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 18 City/24 Highway | 217 |
2DR Coupe
Model year | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1994 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 19 City/25 Highway | 217 |
1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 20 City/26 Highway | 217 |
2DR Convertible
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1994-1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | I6 | 3.2L | RWD | 18 City/23 Highway | 217 |