Road Test

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (02-06)

Test date Wednesday, August 14, 2002  Price as tested £29,760

How much ?

  • Price as tested £29,760
  • Price as tested £32,350

How fast

  • 0-30mph no data
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  43.5 / 31 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  172 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4818 mm
  • Width  1822 mm
  • Height  1452 mm
  • Wheelbase  2854 mm
  • Weight  1665 kg
  • Fuel tank  74.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 5 cyls , 2685 cc
  • Max power 174 bhp at 4200 rpm
  • Max torque 295 ft at 1800 rpm
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke no data
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front 295mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 300mm discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 7.5Jx16in in
  • Size rear 7.5Jx16in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/55 VR16
  • Tyres rear 225/55 VR16

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