Comparison between:
• Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 320 4-matic (petrol, 1997)
• Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S210) E 320 T 4-matic (petrol, 1996)
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Series | E-class | E-class |
| Model | (W210) E 320 4-matic | T-mod. (S210) E 320 T 4-matic |
| First year of production | 1997 | 1996 |
| Last year of production | 2002 | 2000 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | sedan (saloon) | station wagon (estate, combi) |
| Number of doors | 4 (four) | 5 (five) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2833.00 mm (millimeters) 9.29 ft (feet) 111.54 in (inches) 2.8330 m (meters) | 2833.00 mm (millimeters) 9.29 ft (feet) 111.54 in (inches) 2.8330 m (meters) |
| Front track | 1528.00 mm (millimeters) 5.01 ft (feet) 60.16 in (inches) 1.5280 m (meters) | 1528.00 mm (millimeters) 5.01 ft (feet) 60.16 in (inches) 1.5280 m (meters) |
| Rear track | 1526.00 mm (millimeters) 5.01 ft (feet) 60.08 in (inches) 1.5260 m (meters) | 1538.00 mm (millimeters) 5.05 ft (feet) 60.55 in (inches) 1.5380 m (meters) |
| Length | 4818.00 mm (millimeters) 15.81 ft (feet) 189.69 in (inches) 4.8180 m (meters) | 4839.00 mm (millimeters) 15.88 ft (feet) 190.51 in (inches) 4.8390 m (meters) |
| Width | 1799.00 mm (millimeters) 5.90 ft (feet) 70.83 in (inches) 1.7990 m (meters) | 1799.00 mm (millimeters) 5.90 ft (feet) 70.83 in (inches) 1.7990 m (meters) |
| Height | 1438.00 mm (millimeters) 4.72 ft (feet) 56.61 in (inches) 1.4380 m (meters) | 1505.00 mm (millimeters) 4.94 ft (feet) 59.25 in (inches) 1.5050 m (meters) |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | 520.0 l (liters) 18.36 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.52 m3 (cubic meters) 520000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) | 600.0 l (liters) 21.19 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.60 m3 (cubic meters) 600000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | - | 1975.0 l (liters) 69.75 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.98 m3 (cubic meters) 1975000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Curb weight | 1670 kg (kilograms) 3681.72 lbs (pounds) | 1740 kg (kilograms) 3836.04 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 2250 kg (kilograms) 4960.40 lbs (pounds) | 2360 kg (kilograms) 5202.91 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 80.0 l (liters) 17.60 UK gal (UK gallons) 21.13 US gal (US gallons) | 70.0 l (liters) 15.40 UK gal (UK gallons) 18.49 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Engine model | - | - |
| Engine location | longitudinal, front | longitudinal, front |
| Engine displacement | 3199 cc (cubic centimeters) | 3199 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | - | - |
| Type of aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 : 1 | 10.00 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | V engine | V engine |
| Number of cylinders | 6 (six) | 6 (six) |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 (three) | 3 (three) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 89.90 mm (millimeters) 0.29 ft (feet) 3.54 in (inches) 0.0899 m (meters) | 89.90 mm (millimeters) 0.29 ft (feet) 3.54 in (inches) 0.0899 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 84.00 mm (millimeters) 0.28 ft (feet) 3.31 in (inches) 0.0840 m (meters) | 84.00 mm (millimeters) 0.28 ft (feet) 3.31 in (inches) 0.0840 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 224 hp (horse power) 167.0 kW (kilowatts) 227.1 ps (metric horsepower) | 224 hp (horse power) 167.0 kW (kilowatts) 227.1 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 5600 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 5600 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 315 Nm (newton meters) 32.1 kgm (kilogram meters) 232.3 ft-lb (foot-pounds) | 315 Nm (newton meters) 32.1 kgm (kilogram meters) 232.3 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 3000 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 3000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Redline RPM | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.00 s (seconds) | 9.20 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h (kilometers per hour) 142.92 mph (miles per hour) | 225 km/h (kilometers per hour) 139.81 mph (miles per hour) |
| Drag coefficient | - | - |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 15.9 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 3.50 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 4.20 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 14.79 mpg (miles per gallon) 3.91 mpl (miles per liter) 6.29 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 16.8 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 3.70 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 4.44 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 14.00 mpg (miles per gallon) 3.70 mpl (miles per liter) 5.95 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 8.3 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.83 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.19 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 28.34 mpg (miles per gallon) 7.49 mpl (miles per liter) 12.05 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 8.7 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.91 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.30 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 27.04 mpg (miles per gallon) 7.14 mpl (miles per liter) 11.49 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | - | - |
| EU emission standard | - | - |
| Catalytic converter | - | - |
| CO2 emissions | - | - |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Transmission model | - | - |
| Type of transmission | automatic | automatic |
| Number of automatic gears | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Number of manual gears | - | - |
| Final drive ratio | - | - |
| Drive type | four-wheel drive (4x4/4WD/AWD) | four-wheel drive (4x4/4WD/AWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion | - |
| Type of power steering | hydraulic | hydraulic |
| Turning circle diameter | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - wishbone | - wishbone |
| Type of rear suspension | - coil springs | - coil springs |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | discs | discs |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes | Yes |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | - | - |
| Tyre code | 215/55 R16 | 215/55 R16 |