1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Used from

    $90,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    The 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.

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    Power to Weight
    77.13 - 154.37 kW/t
    75.48 kW/t
    154.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 - 600 litres
    410 litres
    600 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $90,900 - $194,200
    $74,990
    $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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    1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs

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    CLASSIC

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 10
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 10
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Argent
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Quad
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • 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
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • 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
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Side airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • 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: Automatic
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    ELEGANCE

    Adds to CLASSIC:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Bumpers
      • On Rear
      • On Side Of Body
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Settings: 3
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Push Button Heater Controls
    Removes from CLASSIC:
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black

    AVANTGARDE

    Adds to ELEGANCE:
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from ELEGANCE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Toned
    • Bumpers
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • On Rear
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Push Button Heater Controls

    E36 AMG

    Adds to AVANTGARDE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Bumpers
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
      • Rearview Mirror
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Sliding
      • Sunshade
      • Tilting
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 5
    Removes from AVANTGARDE:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 10
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 10
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Side airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable

    E 55

    Adds to E36 AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 10
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 10
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Thigh Support
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Side airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Push Button Heater Controls
    Removes from E36 AMG:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Bumpers
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 3
      • Rearview Mirror
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 5
      • Thermostatic Heating
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    1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Towing Capacity

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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-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    2.3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.7 L/100km
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel7.9 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuel Economy

    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.

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    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.