Mercedes-Benz E-Class Generation 1 (1996–2006)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Generation 1 (1996–2006) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 1996–2006 | — |
| Generation 2 | 2007–2009 | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the E-Class
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder | 1995–2026 | 23 models | 96 |
| Mercedes Benz 3.5L 6-cylinder | 2005–2016 | 12 models | 59 |
| Mercedes Benz 5.5L 8-cylinder | 1999–2016 | 14 models | 35 |
| Mercedes Benz 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2017–2026 | 16 models | 23 |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class prices by year →
About this generation
The W210 E-Class launched in January 1995. The W210 made major changes compared to the earlier version of the E-class, including four large oval headlights, which gave Mercedes an updated image intended to attract more younger buyers and women. The new E-Class was longer and wider and offered significantly more interior room but was still considered mid-size. In September 1999, the W210 E-class was facelifted. This included visual, mechanical, and quality improvements over the earlier versions.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was Motor Trends Import Car of the Year for 1996. While the W210 sedan was replaced by the W211 in 2002, the wagon version continued to be sold until March 2003 when the S211 wagon returned the S210 wagon.
Source: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz E-Class — Second generation (W210; 1995), CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 48 | Electrical System, Structure, Air Bags |
| 2003 | 0 | 466 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Service Brakes, Fuel System |
| 2004 | 0 | 483 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 2005 | 0 | 532 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 2006 | 0 | 536 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 — $7,999 · 95,750 mi · Landisville, PA
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 — $7,995 · 174,232 mi · Souderton, PA
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 4 MATIC — $8,995 · 65,652 mi · Hanover, PA
- 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4-Matic — $4,095 · 126,755 mi · Hatboro, PA
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 — $9,681 · 83,290 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 — $3,995 · 126,346 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 — $11,999 · 34,252 mi · Upper Darby, PA
- 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 — $7,990 · 51,537 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG — $7,995 · 108,000 mi · Saylorsburg, PA
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 4-Matic — $7,995 · 88,024 mi · New Hope, PA
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 4-Matic — $6,550 · 162,726 mi · Coopersburg, PA
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 4-Matic — $7,385 · 105,790 mi · York, PA