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2001 Mercedes E Class 4dr Sdn 4.3L

Retail Price	$53200.00
Dealer Invoice	$49476.00
Destination Charge	$645.00

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity:	5
Passenger Volume (cu ft):	95
Base Curb Weight (lb):	3640
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG):	- TBD -
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG):	- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch (lb):	- TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:	- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb):
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load:
Type of Engine:	Gas V8
Displacement:	4.3L/260
Fuel System:	SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower:	275 @ 5750
SAE Net Torque (lb ft):	295 @ 3000-4400
Number of Forward Gears:	5
Transmission Type Description Line 1:	Automatic w/OD
Transmission Type Description Line 2:	Electronic
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):	2.82
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ų F:	- TBD -
Maximum Capacity (amps):	- TBD -
Total System Capacity (qts):	- TBD -
Rear suspension type line 1:	5-Link
Front suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Rear suspension type line 2:	w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm):	- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in):	1.0
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in):	0.67
Rear tire size:	235/45WR17
Spare tire size:	- TBD -
Rear wheel size (in):	16 x 7.5
Spare wheel size (in):	- TBD -
Rear wheel type:	Aluminum
Spare wheel type:	- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns:	3.3
Curb to Curb:	37.2
Wall to Wall:	- TBD -
ABS System:	4 Wheel
Disc:	Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No):	Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):	11.8 x 1.4
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in):	11.4 x 0.4
Drum:
Drum Diam x Width (in):
Capacity, Approx (gal):	21.1
Head Room (in):	37.6
Leg Room (in):	41.3
Shoulder Room (in):	56.3
Hip Room (in):	54.9
Second seat head room (in):	37.2
Second seat leg room (in):	36.1
Second seat shoulder room (in):	57.1
Second seat hip room (in):	55.9
Wheelbase (in):	111.5
Length, Overall (in):	189.4
Height, Overall (in):	56.7
Tread Width (in), Front:	60.2
Rear:	59.9
Min Ground Clearance (in):	- TBD -
Liftover Height (in):	- TBD -
Trunk Volume (cu ft):	15.3

STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL:

17" x 7.5" 5-hole aluminum wheels
235/45WR17 performance tires
4.3L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel pwr disc brakes (front vented)
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Front/rear stabilizer bar, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, coil springs
Full-size spare tire
Independent double wishbone front suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive/anti-lift geometry
Independent five-link rear suspension-inc: anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, alignment control
Rear wheel drive
Variable rate pwr rack & pinion steering

EXTERIOR:

4 free-form halogen headlamps
Auto dimming driver mirror
Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors w/RH mirror reverse tilt down
Front/rear fog lamps
Intermittent single-arm windshield wiper/heated washer system
Wraparound taillamps

INTERIOR:

10-way pwr front bucket seats w/head restraints
3 position memory for driver/front passenger seats/steering column/mirrors/ headrests
8-speaker Bose premium sound system-inc: 4 Bose Middler drivers, phase equalization
Active charcoal climate control filter
Antenna for cellular telephone
Anti-theft alarm system
Auto dimming rearview mirror
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: air/dust filters, sun/smog sensors, engine heat recirculation feature (REST)
Center console-inc: front armrest w/upper & climate controlled lower storage
Compact disc/cellular telephone pre-wiring
Cruise control
Dual front/rear retractable cup holders
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Dual-mode Smartkey system-inc: remote window opening, trunk opener w/valet lockout, doors/trunk/filler cap unlocking & key copy protection
Electrically heated rear window
Entrance lamps
Fiber-optic AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/concealed auto-reverse cassette -inc: seek/scan, multifunction keypad, 4 in 1 control soft keys, CD changer/ phone controls, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
Fold-down second seat armrest w/dual slide-out cup holders
Front courtesy lights w/delay shutoff
Front passenger reading lamp
Front/rear door storage pockets
Genuine burl walnut trim
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges, outside temp display, quartz clock
Leather-covered steering wheel/shift knob
Leather interior-inc: seating surfaces, door trim inserts, head restraints, front seat backs, & map pockets
Manual adjust, remote fold-down rear head restraints
Parking brake on/headlights on audible alert
Pwr-adjustable front headrests
Pwr door locks
Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
Pwr windows w/express down/up
Rear courtesy light
Rear window antenna
Universal garage door opener
Velour floor carpeting/mats
Warning lights-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, headlamps on, brake, ABS, Brake Assist, parking brake on, airbag, traction control, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid, check engine

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS:

City 18/hwy 24 (4.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) (2000)

SAFETY:

3-point rear seat belts
4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractor
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
Child safety door locks
Driver & front passenger front/side airbags supplemental restraint system

NOTE:

**ALL STANDARDS ARE 2001 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**

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