Mercedes-Benz E 1984–1993 car dimensions: 4740 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1428 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,340 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Climate control and cruise control are available as options. ABS is standard from late 1988. Driver airbag is optional early on then standard later, with passenger airbag following. Power steering is standard. No advanced electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 520 litres with the rear seats in place.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg with unbraked at 705 kg. Payload is 570 kg. Sportline package offers firmer lowered suspension as an option.
The cabin offers a solid, quiet space with firm seats designed for long trips. Power multi-way front seats and multi-contour versions with adjustable bolsters were options on some grades. Front seat heaters were common options, with rear heaters available on select setups. Electric sunroof, wood trim, dual-zone climate control and folding rear headrests add to the practical luxury feel.
Petrol engine with fuel use of 6.6 l/100 km at 90 km/h, 8.0 l/100 km at 120 km/h and 11.3 l/100 km in city cycle.
Oil and filter service every 10,000-15,000 km or yearly depending on build date.
ABS standard from 1988. driver airbag standard from 1992 with pretensioners.
Designed around offset frontal impact protection at 55 km/h plus rigid safety cell.
The E 200 runs on petrol with a 70-litre tank. Official figures list 6.6 litres per 100 km at steady 90 km/h, 8.0 litres at 120 km/h and 11.3 litres in the urban cycle for later 16-valve versions. Earlier injected models show similar ranges around 7-11 litres depending on speed and load.
Service follows a clear schedule. Oil and filter changes come every 10,000 km up to mid-1993 builds or 15,000 km afterward, plus yearly. Larger services every 20,000-30,000 km cover plugs, filters and fluids. Brake fluid every two years and coolant every three years keep systems healthy.
Safety kit grew over the run. Early cars had three-point belts with height adjust and pretensioners plus a strong passenger cell and crumple zones. ABS became standard in 1988. Driver airbag arrived as standard in 1992, with passenger airbag optional then later standard on many. Disc brakes all round and the multi-link rear axle add control.
These cars reward regular care and last well when serviced on time. Watch for age-related wear on suspension bushes, wiring and seals. Galvanised body panels resist rust better than many peers, though jacking points and wheel arches need checks. Parts remain available and many jobs suit a home mechanic.
Length 4740 mm, Width 1740 mm, Height 1428 mm, Wheelbase 2800 mm (E 1984–1993)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz public archive, autoevolution/Wikipedia/auto-data.