Year-to-year changes
1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | Discontinued |
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300D 4DR Sedan | E300D 4DR Sedan | 1999 | |||||||
300E 2.6L 4DR Sedan | 300E 2.8L 4DR Sedan | E320 4DR Sedan | 2005 | ||||||
300E 3.0L 4DR Sedan | |||||||||
300TE 4DR Wagon | E320 4DR Wagon | N/A | E320 4DR Wagon | 2005 | |||||
N/A | 400E 4DR Sedan | E420 4DR Sedan | E430 4DR Sedan | 2002 | |||||
N/A | 500E 4DR Sedan | E500 4DR Sedan | N/A | E55 AMG | 2006 | ||||
300CE 2DR Coupe | E320 2DR Coupe | N/A | 1995 | ||||||
N/A | 300CE 2DR Convertible | E320 2DR Convertible |
1991
The E-Series, also known as the W124, started off in the '90s with completely differently named models. The 2-door coupe was called the 300CE, the 4-door sedan consisted of the 300D, 300E (in either 2.6 or 3.0-liter versions), and the 4-door station wagon as the 300TE.
1992
New E400 and E500 models were introduced in 1992.
1993
A new 300CE convertible was added in 1993.
1994
Like arch-rival BMW, Mercedes-Benz often created a broad range of models out of one basic car by bolting in a variety of equipment and drivetrains. The midsize E-Class was the perfect example. Prices ranged from $41,000 to more than twice that for cars that look very similar. In addition, there were sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible versions.
This meant that E-Class cars, depending on how they were equipped, competed with a wide range of models, including the BMW 540i and 740i, Jaguar XJ6, Lexus LS 400, Infiniti Q45 and Audi A6/S6. The coupe and convertible competed with the Lexus SC 300 and SC 400 and Jaguar XJS.
First up in the 1994 lineup was the E320, which used a 3.2-liter gasoline-burning Six, also with dohc and 4-valve heads. The E320 was available not only as a 4-door sedan (replacing the 300E), but also as a station wagon (replacing the 300TE), a sporty coupe, and a convertible (both replacing the 300CE). There were also two E-Class V8s. The E420, which replaced the E400, had a 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc V8. The top-line E500 was a high-performance, limited-production hot rod that could outrun many expensive sports cars. Not only did it have a 315-hp 5.0-liter V8, but flared fenders and heavy-duty suspension, wheels, tires, gearbox and axles. The E500 ceased production in late 1994, but continued selling through Spring 1995.
1995
Other than the lack of any changes for 1995, a new model was introduced after skipping one model year: the E300D, which was powered by a 3.0-liter 24-valve dohc diesel Six, replacing the old 300D. Thanks to innovative Mercedes-Benz technology, it has been emissions-legal in all 50 states. In addition, Mercedes has raised the prices on all of its E-Class models by $1000 to $1700 for 1995.
Retail prices
As of September 22, 1993:
- $40,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D 4DR Sedan)
- $42,500 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Sedan)
- $46,200 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Wagon)
- $51,000 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 4DR Sedan)
- $61,600 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Coupe)
- $77,300 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Convertible)
- $80,800 (1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 4DR Sedan)
As of June 9, 1994:
- $41,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E300D 4DR Sedan)
As of August 18, 1994:
- $43,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Sedan)
- $47,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 4DR Wagon)
- $52,500 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 4DR Sedan)
- $63,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Coupe)
- $79,000 (1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 2DR Convertible)
As of October 11, 1995:
- $39,900 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E300D)
- $43,500 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E320)
- $49,900 (1996 Mercedes-Benz E420)
Specifications
4DR Sedan
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1995 | E300D | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.0L | RWD | 26 City/32 Highway | 134 |
1994 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 19 City/25 Highway | 217 |
1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 20 City/26 Highway | 217 |
1994-1995 | E420 | 4-speed automatic | V8 | 4.2L | RWD | 18 City/24 Highway | 275 |
1994 | E500 | 4-speed automatic | V8 | 5.0L | RWD | 16 City/19 Highway | 315 |
4DR Wagon
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1994-1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 18 City/24 Highway | 217 |
2DR Coupe
Model year | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1994 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 19 City/25 Highway | 217 |
1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 20 City/26 Highway | 217 |
2DR Convertible
Model years | Trim level | Transmission | Cylinders | Engine Size | Drive | MPG | Horsepower |
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1994-1995 | E320 | 4-speed automatic | V6 | 3.2L | RWD | 18 City/23 Highway | 217 |