Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a series of automobile models assembled by DaimlerChrysler in Stuttgart, Germany and offered to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The range, in Europe, starts with a 1.8 litre supercharged badged E200 Kompressor, followed by a 2.6 litre V6 badged E240. Other models include an E320 with a 3.2 litre V6, followed by an E500 with a 306 bhp (228 kW) 5.0 litre V8. The range is topped by a supercharged 5.5 litre 476 bhp (355 kW) V8 badged E55 AMG. There are also three diesel engines E220 CDI, E270 CDI and E320 CDI.
On the American continent the range starts with the E320 CDI and E320 petrol followed by the E500 and E55 AMG. All these models are available in saloon and estate versions.
The 400E and 500E went into production on August 6, 1991 as 1992 models.
The 1994 E500 production ended on June 24, 1994.
Production of the 1995 E-Class ended on May 23, 1995.
Production of the 1996 E-Class began on July 17, 1995.
Production of the 2002 E-Class ended on February 20, 2002.
Production of the 2003 E-Class began on May 13, 2002.
The 300/E-Classes were built in:
- RWD: Sindelfingen, Germany
- 1986-1995 Wagons: Bremen, Germany
- 500E/E500/E55 AMG: Zuffenhausen, Germany
- 1998-present 4Matic- Graz, Austria
US 2005 E-Class Models
E-Class Sedans
- The 2005 E320 Sedan
- US$49,220
- 3.2L 18-valve V-6 engine 221 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- The 2005 E320 CDI
- $49,795
- 3.2L Inline-6 diesel engine 201 hp @ 4,200 rpm
- The 2005 E500 Sedan
- US$57,620
- 5.0L 24-valve V-8 engine 306 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- The 2005 E55 AMG
- $80,220
- AMG-built intercooled supercharged SOHC 5.4L 24-valve V-8 engine. 476 hp @ 6,100 rpm
E-Class Wagons
- The 2005 E320 Wagon
- US$51,470
- 3.2L 18-valve V-6 engine 221 hp @ 5,600 rpm
- The 2005 E500 4MATIC Wagon
- US$61,220
- 5.0L 24-valve V-8 engine 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm
See Also
Competitors
The E-Class' market competitors include:
