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1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Specifications

 
4 Door Sedan 3.2L Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 217 @ 5500
Displacement 3.2L/195.1
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 232 @ 3850
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas I6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.59
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.07
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16 (1.93 Winter Mode)
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.4 x .4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.3
Steering Type Variable Rate Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.24
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 215/55R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size 215/55R16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Full-Size
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
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