Mercedes-Benz E-Class T-modell (S210) (1996–2002)

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class T-modell (S210) was offered with 20 engine versions (12 gasoline, 8 diesel), from 113 to 354 hp, built 1996–2002.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1996–2002
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length189.6 in (4,816 mm) – 190.5 in (4,839 mm)
Width70.8 in (1,799 mm) – 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height56.6 in (1,438 mm) – 59.4 in (1,509 mm)
Cargo volume21.2 cu ft (600 l) – 18.7 cu ft (530 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 19.0 gal (72 l)

All Mercedes-Benz E-Class T-modell (S210) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
E 200 T (210.235) (136 hp)1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)12.2 s123 mph (198 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 T (210.235) (136 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)12.7 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 230 T (210.237) (150 hp)1996–1997Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)11.2 s127 mph (205 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 250 T D (113 hp)1996–1999Diesel113 hp (83 kW)128 lb-ft (173 Nm)16.3 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 280 T (204 hp)1996–2000Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)9.5 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 280 T 4-matic (204 hp)1996–2000Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)10.2 s135 mph (217 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
E 290 T Turbo-D (210.217) (129 hp)1996–1999Diesel129 hp (95 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)12.2 s120 mph (193 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 300 T Turbo-D (177 hp)1996–1999Diesel177 hp (130 kW)243 lb-ft (330 Nm)9.4 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 320 T (224 hp)1996–2000Gasoline224 hp (165 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)8.7 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 320 T 4-matic (224 hp)1996–2000Gasoline224 hp (165 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)9.2 s140 mph (225 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
AMG E 55 T (354 hp)1997–2000Gasoline354 hp (260 kW)391 lb-ft (530 Nm)5.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 200 T Kompressor (186 hp)1997–2001Gasoline186 hp (137 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.6 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 240 T (170 hp)1997–2000Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)10.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 250 T Turbo-D (150 hp)1997–1999Diesel150 hp (110 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)11.3 s126 mph (203 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 430 T (279 hp)1997–2000Gasoline279 hp (205 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.9 s151 mph (243 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 220 CDI (125 hp)1998–1999Diesel125 hp (92 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 220 CDI (143 hp)1999–2000Diesel143 hp (105 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)10.9 s127 mph (205 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 270 CDI (170 hp)1999–2002Diesel170 hp (125 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 320 CDI (197 hp)1999–2000Diesel197 hp (145 kW)347 lb-ft (470 Nm)8.8 s141 mph (227 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 430 4-matic (279 hp)1999–2000Gasoline279 hp (205 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.2 s151 mph (243 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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