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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Used from
$90,900 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 11.1 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $90,900 for the Classic variant and topping out at $194,200 for the E 55.
There are 5 variants of the E-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.2L multi-point injection (165kW/315Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm), 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/225Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel indirect injection (130kW/330Nm), 4.3L multi-point injection (205kW/400Nm), 5.5L multi-point injection (260kW/530Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (200kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1998 E-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price
CLASSIC
ELEGANCE
AVANTGARDE
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $134,100 |
E36 AMG
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $185,000 |
E 55
Configuration | Price From* |
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5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $194,200 |
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the ELEGANCE with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.1L 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 4.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz E-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
1998 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.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the CLASSIC that starts from $90,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 55 that starts from $194,200.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is offered by the ELEGANCE which can tow 2100 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the ELEGANCE which measures 1799mm wide, 4816mm in length and sits 1506mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the E 55 which has 260kW of power from its 5.5L 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 ELEGANCE which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.