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1997 E-Class E420 Sedan Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E420 Sedan specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Research

1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

E-Class E420 Sedan Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
4,196 cc 4.2 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 92 mm bore, 78.9 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
65 liter fuel tank
Power: 205 kW , 275 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 295 ft lb @ 3,900 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Axle ratio :1
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize alloy rim spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Toned body side molding
Front and rear toned bumpers with rubbing strip
Chrome/bright trim on side of body and on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.29
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,811, overall width (mm): 1,798, overall height (mm): 1,440, wheelbase (mm): 2,832, front track (mm): 1,529, rear track (mm): 1,521 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,339
Front fog lights
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Black paint , metallic two-tone paint , gloss two-tone paint
Rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,700
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning with climate control
Power antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection:
Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 433, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0 and rear seat down (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Clock
Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights in footwell
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment
Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment , electric adjustable head restraints on rear seats with rotational adjustment
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 955, rear headroom (mm): 945, front hip room (mm): 1,394, rear hip room (mm): 1,420, front leg room (mm): 1,049, rear leg room (mm): 917, front shoulder room (mm): 1,430, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,450 and interior volume (liters): 2,690
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions and three passenger seat positions
Remote power locks includes power windows
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest
Bench fixed three rear seats
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Eight speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter