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Mercedes-Benz E-class W210, facelift 1999 E 240 2.6 V6 (170 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz E-class:
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
Before 1993, the E suffix in Mercedes-Benz model names referred to Einspritzmotor when in the early 1970s fuel injection began to proliferate beyond its upper-tier luxury and sporting models. By the launch of the facelifted W124 in 1993 fuel injection was ubiquitous in Mercedes engines, and the E was adopted as a prefix. The model line is referred to officially as the E-Class. All generations of the E-Class have offered either rear-wheel drive or Mercedes' 4Matic four-wheel drive system....(Read more on Wikipedia)
W210, facelift 1999 Overview:
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1590 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 226 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
E 240 2.6 V6 (170 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth V6 power delivery, but the automatic transmission dulls responsiveness, leading to average acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption due to the V6 engine and automatic gearbox, less efficient than 4-cylinder options.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
- • Wide range of powerful and efficient engines (especially CDI models)
- • High-quality interior materials and build (for its era)
- • Timeless, elegant design
- • Good highway cruiser
Cons:
- • Prone to rust issues, particularly on pre-facelift models but still present
- • Electrical gremlins and sensor failures can be common
- • Maintenance and repair costs can be high
- • Some entry-level engines feel underpowered for the car's size
- • Automatic transmissions can feel dated compared to modern units
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(W210: November, 1994 - June, 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | E-class |
| Generation: | W210, facelift 1999 |
| Modification (Engine): | E 240 2.6 V6 (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | November, 1999 |
| End of production: | February, 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5700 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.5 Hp/l [23mm more] |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 112 E 26 / 112.914 More details about the engine M 112 E 26 / 112.914 |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 150.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 |
| Max. weight: | 2090 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4818 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Width: | 1799 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2833 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1536 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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