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1996 E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Model

E-class

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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

243 km/h 151 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

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

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S210) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic is made in 1996 1997