Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1999–2002 car dimensions: 4818 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,590 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin offers climate control air conditioning as standard along with cruise control. A multi-function steering wheel is standard after the facelift. Parktronic parking sensors and the COMAND system with screen are optional extras on higher grades. ESP is standard. No advanced driver aids like automatic emergency braking appear in the records.
Boot space measures 520 litres with the rear seats in place. A through-loading facility is available as an option.
Braked towing capacity is 1900 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 500 kg. Self-levelling rear suspension is optional on saloons.
The cabin offers a quiet, well-insulated space with supportive seats suited to long trips. Dual-zone climate control is available and the ride feels composed and refined for an executive saloon of the period.
Combined fuel use around 6.2 l/100 km on diesel.
ASSYST flexible service intervals typically 15 000-30 000 km based on conditions.
Euro NCAP rating of four stars from 1998 test.
Standard ABS, front airbags, side airbags. ESP and windowbags standard after facelift.
Brake Assist and traction control fitted.
The E 220 CDI returns combined consumption figures of roughly 6.2 l/100 km in official tests, with urban and extra-urban values listed around 8-9 l and 5 l respectively depending on transmission and exact year. Real-world figures sit a little higher under mixed driving.
Servicing uses the ASSYST system that calculates intervals from driving style and oil condition, commonly falling between 15 000 km and 30 000 km. Oil and filter changes plus fuel-filter renewal form the core of regular care. automatic gearboxes benefit from fluid changes every 60 000-80 000 km despite earlier sealed-for-life claims.
Safety equipment includes ABS as standard along with dual front airbags and front side airbags. After the 1999 facelift ESP and window airbags became standard. The model scored four stars in the 1998 Euro NCAP test for adult occupant protection.
Keeping the car centres on rust inspection, especially spring perches and sills, plus monitoring of injectors, vacuum system and EGR on the CDI engine. Regular oil changes with correct specification fluid and attention to the automatic transmission fluid help longevity.
Length 4818 mm, Width 1799 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2833 mm (E-Class 1999–2002)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive technical data, The archive’s 1999 saloon caption states driver and front-passenger airbags and windowbags as standard, with rear side airbags optional, Mercedes.