2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic AWD Wagon Wagon Wagon RWD Germany E320 Sedans can now be ordered with the sport package, which includes AMG aerodynamic enhancements, specific fog lights and 17-inch wheels and tires. E-Class sunroofs now feature one-touch opening. Distinctive good looks, lots of standard and optional safety equipment, free maintenance for duration of warranty, available all-wheel drive, refined powertrains, rock-solid engineering. Stately rather than sporty, gimmicky COMAND system option. Thanks to a booming economy and generally healthy stock market, sales of luxury sedans have never been stronger. The very popular E-Class has proven to be a solid home run since its last redesign five years ago. Four different models are available this year. The E320 Sedan and Wagon come equipped with a strong 3.2-liter V6 engine making 221 horsepower and capable of propelling these models from a standstill to 60 mph in 7 to 8 seconds, depending on equipment. The E430 Sedan, available with 4matic all-wheel drive, has a 4.3-liter V8 good for 275 horsepower and runs to 60 mph in the low- to mid-sixes. The ground-tromping E55, discussed in a different review, comes with a massive 349-horsepower 5.5-liter V8. All models have a Touch Shift automanual transmission, which lets the driver select his own gears or leave the slushbox to do the dirty work. Outside, the E wears a familiar face. The CLK-inspired front end is tapered with a lower hoodline, raked-back dual headlamps and seamlessly integrated bumpers. Along the sides, exterior mirrors have integrated turn signals and trim is body-colored. This year, the base E320 Sedan can now be ordered with a sport package previously reserved for the more expensive E430 models. This package includes AMG aerodynamic enhancements, specific fog lights and 17-inch wheels and tires. Inside, the multi-function steering wheel, large instrument cluster and central display screen for the optional (but not recommended) Cockpit Management and Data (COMAND) system provide the E-Class driver with a wealth of information. Side airbags are available in each of the four doors, and E320 Wagons come with inflatable side curtains for increased head protection. TeleAid is also a standard service, and can put you in touch with emergency personnel if your airbags deploy or if you suffer a sudden medical problem. In addition to TeleAid, E-Class comes with a full roster of standard safety equipment. Antilock brakes with Brake Assist, traction control and stability control keep the E-Class going safely and securely in the direction it's been pointed. This year, all E-Class sunroofs feature one-touch opening, giving you even more time to play with COMAND. A BabySmart system automatically deactivates the front passenger airbag when a special dealer-installed child seat is present, but in an E-Class, there's plenty of room in back for the kiddies. Thanks to a long list of safety and luxury features, the E-Class continues to represent the epitome of luxury, giving its owners a technologically magnificent vehicle in a striking package. The Mercedes E-Class cars make a statement. They say, "I'm rich." Then they add, "But I'm also an intelligent buyer who wants a comfortable and safe car, and that's what I'm paying for." Quite talkative, these cars. But they're correct. 450,000 450,000 Unlimited 450,000 NA NA NA 6 3.2 liters V6 221 hp @ 5600 rpm 232 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm 190 in. 70.8 in. 59.3 in. 4043 lbs. 111.5 in. 37.6 in. 37 in. 56.3 in. 57.1 in. 54.9 in. 55.9 in. 41.3 in. 36.5 in. 43.8 cu.ft. Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 18.5 gal. 20 mpg / 27 mpg 370 mi. / 500 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $47,895 $51,500 7.35% $645 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP E320 RWD SEDAN (5A): 3.2L V6 SOHC SMPI 18-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 100 amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode auto-manual transmission; rear-wheel drive, traction control, 3.07 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; electronic stability control, front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 21.1 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with body-colored rub strip, chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/drivinglights; driver's and passenger's body-colored heated folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, driver's power remote auto-dimming outside mirror, passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt down function; 16" x 7.5" silver alloy wheels; P215/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts, residual heat recirculation; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, 8 speakers, theft deterrent, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cell phone pre-wiring, 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener, smokers package, emergency S.O.S.; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperaturegauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's door mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, tracker system, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with front and rear 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers with heated washer nozzles, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats, power adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver and front passenger seats include 8-way power adjustment; rear bench seat with power adjustable headrests, center armrest; front and rear height adjustable seatbelts with front pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert, fullcloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, genuine wood door panel insert, genuine wood console insert; memory on driver's and passenger's seats with 3 memory setting(s) includes settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel, headrests; interior lights include dome light with fade, front reading lights, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel covered bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, refrigerated box, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome doorhandles. E430 RWD SEDAN (5A) (in addition to or instead of E320 RWD SEDAN (5A) equipment): 4.3L V8 SOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 2.82 axle ratio; 17" x 7.5" silver alloy wheels; P235/45WR17 BSW performance A/S tires; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring and 8 premium speakers. E320 RWD WAGON (5A) (in addition to or instead of E320 RWD SEDAN (5A) equipment): Auto-leveling suspension; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; roof rack; 2 power accessory outlets, trunk pull-down; fixed 1/4 vent windows; fixed interval rear wiper with heated jets; seating capacity of 7; 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat 2nd row seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest; full folding 3rd row rear facing bench seat; leatherette door trim insert, genuine wood dashboard insert, cargo cover and cargo net. 4MATIC AWD SEDAN (5A) (in addition to or instead of RWD SEDAN (5A) equipment): Full-time 4-wheel drive. -- Metallic Paint $581 $625 -- Nappa Leather Seat Trim $1,939 $2,085 -- Personalization Program Paint and Trim $0 $0 -- Premium Leather Seat Trim $1,279 $1,375 -- Special Order Personalization Charge $930 $1,000 147 Option Package E1 $1,023 $1,100 148 Option Package E2 $1,497 $1,610 177 Option Package K2 (VPC Installed) $1,038 $1,795 179 Option Package K2a (VPC Installed) $1,355 $2,190 217 Special Order Package ES1 $977 $1,050 352 COMAND Integrated Navigation System $1,893 $2,035 401 Active Ventilated Seats $1,070 $1,150 406 Multi-Contour Driver and Passenger Seats $674 $725 414 Power Tilt/Sliding Tinted Glass Sun Roof $1,079 $1,160 873 Front Heated Seats $577 $620