1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (18–26 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 3.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.2 L; 8-cyl, 4.2 L
Fuel type
Diesel, Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
18–26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,700–$4,550
Configurations
3

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 3.0 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive233026$3,700—
6-cyl 3.2 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive182520$4,100—
8-cyl 4.2 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive162318$4,550—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
E300 DieselRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd63.0Diesel233026$3,700
E320Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd63.2Premium Gasoline182520$4,100
E420Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd84.2Premium Gasoline162318$4,550

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

According to EPA data, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is rated at 18–26 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?

The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?

It is offered with Diesel and Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,700 to $4,550.