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Mercedes-Benz E420

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E420
Year1995
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4196 ccm (256.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power278.80 PS (205 kW or 275 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 78.9 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1360 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4540 litres (1,199 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 316 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 290 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2052 kg (4,523.9 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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