MERCEDES-BENZ E-klasse · E 280 4Matic Elegance · Sedan · 1999 ‐ 2001

Manufacturing modification E 280 4Matic Elegance of car models E-klasse was launched in 1999 by Mercedes-Benz, and closed in 2001. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.6 tons and is destined to sit 5 men including the driver.

«E-klasse E 280 4Matic Elegance» auto with a 5-speed automatic transmission is fitted to the full-wheels. This car can be accelerated for 9.4 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 223 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 204 hp at 5700 rpm.

Fuel rate is 16.1 liters in the urban driving mode, on the track 8.4 liters, and the mixed fuel consumption is 11.2 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 80 l of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 715 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 290 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 215/55VR16.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz E-klasse received the many quantity of stars - 4, which means that it is a well safe automobile. In addition to active safety features (Traction control, ESP, Brake assistant, EBD, ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (driver, side, head/curtain, passenger airbags).