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Mercedes-Benz E 280

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E 280
Year1995
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2797 ccm (170.67 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving12.7 litres/100 km (18.52 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2797 ccm (170.67 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power193.00 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke89.9 x 73.5 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1229 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5090 litres (1,345 gallons)
Cargo space540 litres (143 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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