Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1999–2000 car dimensions: 4839 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1504 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,610 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone heating as base with dust filter and recirculation. Automatic climate control is available on higher lines. Multifunction steering wheel is standard after the 1999 update, controlling audio and trip data via a central display. Cruise control is fitted as standard. ESP and window airbags are standard. Parktronic parking sensors and COMAND system with screen are options on selected grades. No camera or later driver aids appear.
The estate holds 600 litres to the load cover with seats up. Folding the split rear seats and loading to the roof reaches 1975 litres. Asymmetric split-folding rear bench is standard.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1900 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits at around 580 kg based on 1610 kg kerb and 2190 kg gross. Self-levelling hydropneumatic rear suspension is standard on the estate to keep height steady under load.
The cabin feels solid and refined with updated materials, wood trim accents and redesigned door panels. Electrically adjustable front seats come standard with multi-way movement. Optional multicontour seats add adjustable side bolsters and lumbar support. Actively ventilated front seats are available as an option. Heated rear seats can be specified. A multifunction steering wheel and central display keep controls simple. The estate’s self-levelling rear suspension keeps the ride height steady even when loaded.
Combined fuel use 9.6 l/100 km for the 2.0-litre petrol.
ASSYST flexible service intervals, typically every 20 000 km or two years.
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating.
Standard ESP, window airbags, ABS and Brake Assist from the 1999 facelift.
Front dual airbags and side airbags fitted as standard.
The E 200 Estate runs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Official combined consumption stands at 9.6 l/100 km with urban and extra-urban figures of 13.5 and 7.3 l/100 km. CO2 output is listed at 230 g/km.
Servicing follows the ASSYST computer that sets intervals according to actual driving conditions. Average intervals fall around 20 000 km or every two years.
Safety equipment became standard across the range with the 1999 facelift. ESP and window airbags join dual front airbags, side airbags, ABS and Brake Assist. The model scored four stars in the Euro NCAP adult occupant test.
Self-levelling rear suspension is standard on the estate and keeps ride height constant under load. The body structure uses large controlled crumple zones. Regular checks of the ASSYST system and common wear items keep the car reliable in daily use.
Length 4839 mm, Width 1799 mm, Height 1504 mm, Wheelbase 2833 mm (E-Class 1999–2000)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive technical data, A 5-speed automatic was optional, The same archive’s 1999–2002 estate note states windowbags as standard but.