Overview & Reviews

The Mercedes-Benz E300D and E320 receive the driver-adaptable five-speed automatic transmission. The E-Class also has a smart sensor to determine if anyone is sitting in the passenger seat and to determine whether or not to deploy the airbag. The E420 can be had with a Sport Package.

• Beautiful nose, light-hearted design, rock-solid construction, and the panache of owning a Mercedes. What more could you want?

User Reviews:

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  My experience w/ E320 - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Stewmeistr - May 18 - 12:06 am

  I find that finding someone who wont take advantage of you while fixing these cars is a very rare find. My suggestion is to get a code reader and diagnose problems yourself. Goto an online store like Az autohaus to buy parts or ebay and get parts to put on yourself. Most arent tough, but will save you alot of money. Known problems are air mass sensors($), the ac fan relay. Ours has been relatively inexpensive to own, but I can see how you could get taken with one of these cars. The dealerships will charge big $ for simple problems. Good luck, these cars still drive better than new cars. Made with quality, but some bad parts spoil the bunch. Great mileage though and smooth power.

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  Dissapointed - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By George - February 26 - 12:50 pm

  I am very dissapointed with Mercedes and will no longer ever look to buy one in the future. I purchased my 1997 E420 from a reputable local dealer in 2005 with 54,000 original miles.My vehicle only has 66,000 miles to date and I have been forced to make costle repairs the last six months in excess of $4,000. As the vehicle is only worth $7,000 I feel I have been cheated by chosing such an unreliable hunk of junk. If you are looking for reliability and affordability, this is not the car for you! I have had to replace my lifters,a/c blower,seat motor,ignition, and lastly the radiator cracked. This car is easy to fall in love with its looks but has proven to be venomnous to my bank account!

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  97 E320 - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Peter - December 28 - 12:40 am

  Great car so far. Powerful inline 6 that gets high 20s mpg on highway. No problems yet

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  nimble big car - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By W T - September 21 - 11:56 pm

  second MB 1st was a S.The E has much better handling,power.Super strong motor. JUST BOUGHT 2007 E 320. Feels slow heavy. Never had any problems other then false computer reads and expensive headlight replacements[xeon] Best car so far better then the 2007. never buy a V 6 again.

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  Long Legged Tourer - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By JeffG - September 18 - 10:00 am

  Even 5 years and 70k this car looks fresh and feels new - great power and a well-balanced solid chassis are certainly the high points of the car. Im still impressed by its capabilities and the outstanding build quality.

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  My First Benz - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By silverarrow - August 14 - 10:00 am

  I drove a 1977 Buick Regal for 17 years. Put 275000 miles on the original power train. That vehicle allowed me to save enough to purchase the car that I thought was a gorgeous automobile. Love this car. In the 5 years I have owned this automobile, I have lost a left rear window regulator ($100). BUT, if I had it to do over I would seriously look into an A6 (with an 8).

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  Bad car for very high price - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By hollyaben - July 1 - 8:30 pm

  Car had problems all after warantty period. Horn stopped $140. Outside mirror Broke $450. Left rear window fell down for no reason $300. Head gasket blew.(very common on these cars) $1950. Complained to dealer and Mercedes and got nothing. Will never buy another.

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  Great vehicle - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By RT17 - June 15 - 10:00 am

  I have had no major problems with it. It is continuously pleasing to drive and admire. Its hard to get sick of it. The features of this car are great. I personally think this is the greatest sedan made in its price range, a perfect balance of elegance, safety, luxury, reliability, and safety.

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  Still new. - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Richard Marino - June 15 - 10:00 am

  I purchased the car with 26,000 miles and have driven it for 3 1/2 years. It now has 84,000 miles and still runs, drives, and looks like a brand new car. It has been the most reliable car I have ever driven and I am amazed at how a V8 can have so much power on demand and yet still get great gas mileage around town.

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  Ugh-first and last Mercedes for me.... - 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  By Gemini - March 2 - 10:00 am

  Love the power of my 19997 E420, but hate the fact that every little electronic part is failing: the ECU ($2000+), the little fan over the mirror ($200), the seat adjustment working backwards ($???), the ignition key cylinder ($200), the mirror control ($///), the stupid cup holder.... Going on sale this week...