Overview & Reviews
All-wheel drive comes to the Mercedes' E-Class lineup via the E320 sedan and all-new E320 wagon. Like the rest of Mercedes' model lineup, E-Class cars formerly powered by an inline-six engine now receive a more fuel-efficient V6 unit that is also supposed to improve the cars' low-end response. The 1998 E-Class cars receive the benefit of BabySmart airbags which are able to detect the presence of a Mercedes' car seat in the front passenger seat and disable the front passenger airbag. BrakeAssist is also a new feature, which aids drivers' stopping distance in a panic-stop situation.
- Attractive, sporty, and refined, the E-Class cars are some of our favorites. Excellent fuel economy. Decent acceleration.
User Reviews:
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Good Car, many problems - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By kermit780 - December 15 - 2:00 amWe have owned our E300TD for almost five years now. It is overall a good car, but there were so many problems that were unnecessary. At 9,000 the cupholder lid would not stay up and had to be replaced. To this day even the replacement does not work. We have had this vehicle serviced eight times for glowplug related issues, usually them failing. The sunroof stopped operating, the rear window came off track. There are other issues, but not enough time or space. The interior has no perks or electronic gadgets. When you pay that much for a car is a CD player too much to ask for, without paying $800 for the factory CD changer.
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ARE YOU KIDDING - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By MR. OWENS - October 9 - 10:00 amTHIS CAR IS GREAT, RIDES SMOOTH AND LOOKS GREAT.
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UnderRated - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By Phreeze - August 5 - 6:53 pmPlain jane exterior hides an exceptionally well crafted and highly reliable machine. Quick tracking, rapid acceleration, sure grip lay beneath a church choir skin. Lacks the flare of its sizzling sisters and brothers; but, delivers the message of a final destination worth visiting. Currently has 125,000; acts like the day it was born. Wolf in geeks clothing, including the pocket protector.
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The E320 - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By Midkey - May 24 - 2:00 amThis has been a fantastic car. Im considering a new E320 or E500, but I cant bring myself to sell this one. It had a few small problems with bulbs blowing out. The local Benz dealership fixed the problem after several visits. Fortunatley, it was covered under warranty. The ride is exceptional as is everything else about the E320. I think Ill stay with the E class because it is easy to get around in the city yet still has a big car feel.
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Former Lexus owner - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By Mark Burns - May 18 - 10:00 amDrove an LS 400 for 250,000 enjoyable miles, but wanted something with a little more road character. Throughly enjoying this new experience.
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Solid Car - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By Solar Winds - November 9 - 7:03 amI was rear ended at a stop light by a pick up truck going fast and all I heard were screeching tires and then the crash. The e300 took a hard hit and did well. I got out out with whip lash. The seat held me in like a glove and felt if I was driving a lighter tinier car it would have been worse. The insurance company paid me 2300 more then what I paid for it. This diesel engine is great and gets up to 30 city and 36 hwy going 80 mph. I am debating on a new diesel or a 320, 430 e or c class This is a safe car and fuel is cheap knowing your safe...
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This is it for me! - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By Hoops McCann - August 22 - 4:50 pmEverything about this vehicle is wonderful. Mercedes hit a home run with model. I owned a Saab 900 Turbo for 17 yrs. (276K on the clock) and was sad to see it go. Thought Id never find a car with the same reliability. Even though its 8 years old, I still get the looks of "Wow!"
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definitely not a Toyota - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By bdkman - July 28 - 2:00 amNice ride, comfort & decent traction,reliability is lacking.I have had Japanese designed & manufactured cars for the past 10 years or so so I was expecting the Benz to be comparable - not so.The car is plagued with little annoying problems that I wont tolerate.Like an old set of Christmas lights I never know which light will not be out next. Sunroof broke just out of warrany $300, engine gives off a nice blue smoke cloud when it starts, CD changer broke(CDs entombed inside, various unexplained glitches in the stability control electronics & in the electronic throttle control. Low fuel pressure trips Engine Light too!
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AWESOME - GAS GUZZLER - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By SF California - July 27 - 10:00 amAwesome handling around the corners; great acceleration; quiet and smooth yet sporty ride; interior well-designed for ease of operation; looks great (sport package); guzzles gas (about 15MPG combined!). Opt for the 320 if MPG is important.
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Not that bad for a 10 year old car - 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
By K.W. - July 16 - 8:33 amOkay, I read a lot of complaints about this car, but its not really that bad if you take care of it. Maintenance costs are fairly high if you dont know how to do simple maintenance yourself. Its not only the labor that is expensive if you have to bring it in, its also the parts. The best fuel economy Ive gotten on this tank is 27mpg driving from Minneapolis to Chicago in the summer. If youre trying to be frugal, dont buy this car. Otherwise, I pray every day that nothing breaks on it. Meanwhile, I really enjoy driving this E320 4matic. Just take good care of it, do all the maintenance in advance and itll run fine.
