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Model
Generation
Modification
E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Start of production
1996, Jan
End of production
1997, Sep
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
70
l
18.49
US gal
15.4
UK gal
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
243 km/h 151 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs
Length
4816 mm 189.61 in
Width
1799 mm 70.83 in
Doors
5
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
Economy
- Urban
14.4
l/100 km
16.33
US mpg
19.62
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8
l/100 km
29.4
US mpg
35.31
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
243 km/h 151 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Engine Model
M 119 E 42 / 119.985
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in
Compression ratio
11
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
11
l
11.66
US qt
9.68
UK qt
Length
4816 mm 189.61 in
Width
1799 mm 70.83 in
Height
1506 mm 59.29 in
Wheelbase
2833 mm 111.54 in
Front track
1534 mm 60.39 in
Rear (Back) track
1538 mm 60.55 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Tire size
- Front
215/55 R16
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
Kerb weight
1740 kg 3836 lbs
Max. weight
2290 kg 5048.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
600 l 21.19 cu ft
- Max. (seats down)
1920 l 67.8 cu ft
- Max. roof load
550 kg 1212.5 lbs
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