1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Used from

    $117,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a sports car offered in 2D coupe, 2D convertible and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $117,000 for the Classic variant and topping out at $145,000 for the E 220.

    There are 4 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (162kW/310Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 1997 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    102.55 kW/t
    67.99 kW/t
    152.13 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    390 litres
    510 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $117,000 - $134,100
    $69,990
    $222,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    3 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price

    CLASSIC

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$117,000

    ELEGANCE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$130,100

    AVANTGARDE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$134,100
    *excl. on-roads

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    1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    CLASSIC

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Argent
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Quad
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 997
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1452
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58
      • Hip Room Rear: 1472
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1431
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1450
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 5
      • Particle Filter
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    E 220

    Adds to CLASSIC:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
      • Size: Wide
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Bumpers
      • On Side Of Body
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Head rests
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Configuration: Twin
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 36
      • Headroom Front: 914
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.5
      • Headroom Rear: 902
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1356
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1332
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1063
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 752
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1416
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1282
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Gauge
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from CLASSIC:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Headlights
      • Configuration: Quad
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 997
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1452
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58
      • Hip Room Rear: 1472
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1431
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1450
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 5
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    ELEGANCE

    Adds to E 220:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Headlights
      • Configuration: Quad
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 997
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1452
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58
      • Hip Room Rear: 1472
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1431
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1450
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
      • Rearview Mirror
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 5
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
    Removes from E 220:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
      • Size: Wide
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Head rests
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Configuration: Twin
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 36
      • Headroom Front: 914
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.5
      • Headroom Rear: 902
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1356
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1332
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1063
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 29.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 752
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1416
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1282
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Gauge
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    AVANTGARDE

    Adds to ELEGANCE:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Removes from ELEGANCE:
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
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    1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 220 with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the ELEGANCE with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz E-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
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    1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the CLASSIC that starts from $117,000.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 220 that starts from $145,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: CLASSIC, E 220, ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the CLASSIC which measures 1799mm wide, 4795mm in length and sits 1433mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the CLASSIC which has 162kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the CLASSIC which weighs 2130 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses premium unleaded.