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==Retail prices== |
==Retail prices== |
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+ | *'''$40,000 '''(early 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D 4DR Sedan) |
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+ | *'''$42,500 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Sedan) |
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+ | *'''$46,200 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Wagon) |
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+ | *'''$51,000 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 4DR Sedan) |
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+ | *'''$61,600 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Coupe) |
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+ | *'''$77,300 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Convertible) |
| + | *'''$80,800 '''(1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 4DR Sedan) |
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As of June 9, 1994: |
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Revision as of 12:19, 15 July 2015
Year-to-year changes
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, 300E (in either 2.6 or 3.0-liter versions), and the 4-door station wagon as the 300TE.
1992
New E400 and E500 models were introduced in 1992.
1993
A new 300CE convertible was added in 1993.
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 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 sporty coupe, and a convertible (both replacing the 300CE). There were also two E-Class V8s. The E420, which replaced the E400, 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.
1995
Other than the lack of any changes for 1995, a new model was introduced after skipping one model year: the E300D, which was powered by a 3.0-liter 24-valve dohc diesel Six, replacing the old 300D. 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 January 27, 1994:
- $40,000 (early 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D 4DR Sedan)
- $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 E300D 4DR Sedan)
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