MERCEDES-BENZ E-klasse · E 240 Classic · Sedan · 1999 ‐ 2002

Type of cars E-klasse, modification of E 240 Classic launched production by Mercedes-Benz in 1999 and finished in 2002. In this automobile can fit 5 person including the driver, it has the form of a sedan with four doors, and length 4.8 meters, weight 1.5 tons.

«E-klasse E 240 Classic» is a rear-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The 6-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate power 170 hp at 5900 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the automobile for 10.8 seconds to 100 km/h and obtain peak speed of 222 km/h.

Gas tank volume of this automobile is 65 liters of petrol, therefore when average fuel consumption is 10.3 l per 100 km (7.7 liters on the highway, 14.5 l in the city), what allows drive approximately 632 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 288 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/65VR15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz E-klasse received the many number of stars - four, which indicates that it is a well safe auto. In addition to dynamic safety systems (ABS, EBD, Traction control, ESP, Brake assistant), it is also has passive systems of safety (head/curtain, side, passenger, driver airbags).