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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 1995 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.3 l/100 km, equal to 265 g CO2 per km.

Power
279 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 279 hp
Power (kW) 205 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,266 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.3 l/100 km
City consumption 16.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 265 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,796 mm
Width 1,798 mm
Height 1,417 mm
Wheelbase 2,832 mm
Ground clearance 142 mm
Cargo volume 521 l
Unladen weight 1,650 kg
Gross weight limit 2,180 kg
Tyre size 215/55 R16 93 W
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class 430 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) compared with 3,112 trims of other cars from the 1992–1998 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 279 hp 144 hp
better than 93%
Torque 400 Nm 219 Nm
better than 93%
Top speed 250 km/h 196 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.6 s 11.3 s
better than 94%
Combined consumption 11.3 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 11%
CO2 emissions 265 g/km 209 g/km
better than 13%
Cargo volume 521 l 449 l
better than 84%
Unladen weight 1,650 kg 1,322 kg
better than 12%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
200 Diesel 5MT RWD (88 HP) Diesel 88 hp 135 Nm 177 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 201 g/km
220 Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP) Diesel 95 hp 150 Nm 17.0 s 180 km/h 7.1 l/100 km 188 g/km
200 CDI 5MT RWD (102 HP) Diesel 102 hp 235 Nm 13.7 s 187 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 166 g/km
250 Diesel 5MT RWD (113 HP) Diesel 113 hp 170 Nm 15.3 s 193 km/h
220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP) Diesel 125 hp 300 Nm 11.2 s 200 km/h 6.3 l/100 km 166 g/km
290 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (129 HP) Diesel 129 hp 300 Nm 11.5 s 195 km/h 6.8 l/100 km 180 g/km
300 Diesel 5MT RWD (136 HP) Diesel 136 hp 210 Nm 12.9 s 204 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 196 g/km
200 5MT RWD (136 HP) Petrol 136 hp 190 Nm 11.4 s 204 km/h 7.5 l/100 km 215 g/km
250 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 280 Nm 10.4 s 206 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 212 g/km
230 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 220 Nm 10.5 s 216 km/h 7.5 l/100 km 219 g/km
240 V6 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 225 Nm 9.6 s 224 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 245 g/km
300 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (177 HP) Diesel 177 hp 210 Nm 8.9 s 220 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 209 g/km