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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
Passion and the German station wagon.
1998 E-Class Review Summary & Specifications
With its handsome design, sophisticated new powertrain and countless other new features, the E320 is a must-consider for anyone looking into a mid-price luxury car. It delivers a commendable blend of performance, handling and prestige and with Mercedes holding the line this year on price, it can even be classified as a good value.If you haven't been in a Mercedes in the last few years, you could be in for a surprise. You may even agree with lily Marlene that it's just like "Falling in Love Again."
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Paul A. Eisenstein |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 3.2 liter sohc 18v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.0-liter dohc 24v inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags, dual side-impact bags, BabySmart child seat detection system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mb-usa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 45500 |
| Model Tested MSRP | E320W |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, traction control, rack and pinion speed-sensitive steering, 16-inch alloy wheels, dual climate control, dual 10-way power seats with three-position memory, remote locking systems, anti-theft alarm system with electronic SmartKey, night security illumination system, AM/FM/weather band/cassette stereo, leather upholstery, power windows, power tilt-telescoping steering column, automatic dimming rearview and driver side mirrors, integrated garage door opener, cruise control, carpeted floor mats |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Integrated mobile telephone, integrated CD changer, smoke silver paint, glass sunroof |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 49395 |
| Layout | |
| Horse Power | 221 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 232 @ 3000-4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/29 |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.4/70.8/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.2/59.9 |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/54.9/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/55.9/36.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.3 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3460 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55HR-16 all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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