1998 Mercedes E Class (E320) Start Up and Review 3.2 L V6

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Start Up and Review of the 1998 Mercedes E Class
Camerons Car Reviews Score: 4/5
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Powertrains: 3.0 L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel, 3.2 L V6, 4.3 L V8 with a 5-Speed Automatic RWD or AWD
Features: Leather Seats, Power Windows, Mirrors, and Door Locks, Automatic Climate Control, AM/FM/Cassette/CD Stereo System, Sunroof, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering Wheel, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Power Outlet(s), Heated Seats
Performance
Base engine type: diesel
Horsepower: 174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque: 244 ft-lbs. @ 1600 rpm
Turning circle: 37.1 ft.
Fuel
Fuel type: diesel
Fuel type: diesel fuel
Fuel tank capacity: 21.1 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 485.3/654.1 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 23/31 mpg
Exterior
Width: 70.8 in.
Height: 56.7 in.
Length: 189.4 in.
Curb weight: 3640 lbs.
Wheel base: 111.5 in.
Interior
Rear hip Room: 55.9 in.
Rear head room: 37.2 in.
Rear leg room: 36.1 in.
Rear shoulder room: 57.1 in.
Competitors: Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series, Acura RL, Audi A6, Infiniti M
What Camerons Car Reviews has to say about the 1998 E Class: Last fully redesigned 2 years ago in 1996 the E Class was one of the most highly anticipated cars of that year. Now in 1998 the E Class is still a wise choice among the midsize sedan luxury class. In the E Class you will choose between a wide range of powertrain options a 3.2 L V6, 4.3 L V8, or a 3.0 L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel made into a modern 5-Speed Automatic and All wheel Drive is optional. EPA estimates are acceptable for the class, our 3.2 L V6 we tested got about 20 MPG combined. On the interior you will find it to be very Mercedes familiar with the climate controls and radio controls being well labeled and very intuitive to use. Material quality and build quality are also decent. As far as some nice options you can get in the car, these include HID Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, and a Bose Audio Sound System. If you want more room a wagon is also available. Compared to some of it's competitors we really love the Lexus GS we think it's reliability is superb and build quality too and for the 5 Series we really love the BMW too and it's driving dynamics. If you are looking for a comfortable roomy sedan that is a nice highway cruiser but also won't be plain Jane on the road, go with the E Class it may not be as good as the BMW in driving dynamics or as good as Lexus in reliability but it's nice range of powertrains should hold it over for a couple of more years as a decent choice in the midsize Luxury sedan class.